Christian Laspada
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer
MEM ’23, Nicholas School of the Environment

Christian is a second year Master of Environmental Management Student in the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University. Prior to coming to Duke, Christian worked in energy and sustainability project management for the University of California, Office of the President. While there, they created a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) advisory group within the Energy and Sustainability office and drafted the first DEI language for the University of California’s sustainability policy. Christian currently works as a Graduate Student Assistant for Duke University’s Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity (CSGD) where they advocate for LGBTQ+ rights on campus and create a safe space for LGBTQ+ graduate students. Outside of work, Christian is an LGBTQ+ rights activist, amateur drag artist, and cat parent.