UCLA Prism
University of California - Los Angeles
About UCLA Prism
PRISM is a student-led organization at the University of California - Los Angeles dedicated to building authentic community among LGBTQ+ identifying individuals and allies within the undergraduate population. Rooted in the values of accountability, fairness, and mutual respect, PRISM creates intentional spaces where students can celebrate their identities, develop leadership skills, and engage in meaningful advocacy work.
As an undergraduate organization housed under the Queer Alliance coalition at UCLA in Los Angeles, PRISM benefits from partnership with the university's established LGBTQ Campus Resource Center, which has served as a pioneering model for inclusive higher education support since its founding. The organization operates within a framework of collective care and social responsibility, recognizing that individual and community wellness are interconnected.
PRISM's approach emphasizes conflict resolution, commitment to growth, and learning as core values that guide its interactions and programming. Members engage in community-centered initiatives that challenge systemic inequities while building solidarity among diverse student populations. The organization prioritizes creating representative and transparent spaces where all voices are valued and heard.
Located within UCLA's vibrant campus community in Los Angeles, California, PRISM connects students to comprehensive resources including counseling referrals, educational programming, and access to the extensive Rae Lee Siporin Library and David Bohnett CyberCenter. Through its work, PRISM contributes to UCLA's vision of a campus where everyone has genuine opportunities to thrive, supported by a community committed to inclusive excellence and individual dignity.