In order to help carry out our mission, Spectra, the association for LGBTQ+ mathematicians, has five standing committees. (See below for a description of each.) This form is an open call to anyone interested in potentially serving as a member of one (or more) of these committees. If you are interested in volunteering for a committee please complete this form. (Response will only be visible to board members of Spectra.)

Descriptions of the five standing committees:

● Membership Committee: The Membership Committee’s primary focus is to promote community amongst LGBTQ+ mathematicians. This can be done via organizing social events, overseeing visibility campaigns like the Out and Ally lists, taking actions to promote membership in the organization in pursuant with the purpose as laid out in Article 1, and through other activities proposed by the Council.

● Profession Committee:The focus of this committee is to support the professional development of LGBTQ+ mathematicians, through panel, workshop, and conference organizing, and through other events and activities proposed by the Council. This committee also supports programs to help all mathematicians become better LGBTQ+ allies.

● Outreach & Communications Committee: The Outreach Committee is tasked with building a more inclusive
mathematical environment for LGBTQ+ mathematicians, via overseeing Spectra’s online presences, showcasing the work of the organization and its members, keeping the membership informed of what work is being done, and through other events and activities proposed by the Council. This committee is also charged with any development and fundraising for Spectra.

● Political Committee: The focus of this committee is to advocate for a just and inclusive community for LGBTQ+ people in the mathematical community, and beyond.

● Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee: Recognizing the importance of intersectionality the focus of this committee shall be to help support mathematicians minoritized along other axes of identity. A key component is also ensuring that Spectra as an organization is mindful of EDI issues in its decisions and communications.