QPOCA – Queer People of Color Association
OPOC Association (OPOCA) is a student run organization consisting of QPOC and other allies committed to fostering a community and safe space by and for all queer students of color. This organization is dedicated to celebrating the diverse experiences and unique culture (s) of QPOC and aims to emphasize and bring awareness to how different intersecting identities can affect students' positionalities and experiences both on and off Santa Clara University campus. We achieve this by serving, educating, and building a supportive community through open discussions, activism, and bonding.
Co-Chairs
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Malia Gibbs
Co-Chair
Hi! I'm one of the co-chairs for QPOCA! I helped establish QPOCA in 2021, and we have been growing ever since! I'm so excited for our QPOCALYPSE, Queer Quince, and Culture Gala this year!!
egibbs@scu.edu
Executive board
MCC representative
Arran Kooner
Culture Show Coordinator
Erin Wu
Community Development Coordinator
Julie Huerta
Secretary
Maya Vasudev
PR Coordinator
Jonah Zhang
Treasurer
Angela Zhou
Community Outreach Coordinator
Rachel Stattion
Events Coordinator
Eli Thangam
First Year Representative
Robert Bolival
QPOCA’s Events
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Cultural Gala - QPOCA culture show to showcase queer culture across diverse cultures
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Qpocalypse - A queer market and resource fair highlighting local community organizations, vendors, and performers at SCU