Shane Mendez Windmeyer

"Shane Windmeyer has been a trusted leader and advocate in higher education and DEI strategy for over two decades. His ability to create thoughtful, impactful programs is matched only by his commitment to fostering safer, more inclusive spaces. I’ve always been grateful for the opportunity to work with Shane. He is someone I deeply respect and admire.”

Rep. Brian Sims (Ret.), Pennsylvania House of Representatives

CEO, Agenda PAC

Former Board Member, Campus Pride

January 2025

"By starting Campus Pride and developing the Campus Pride Index, Shane has probably had more of a direct, positive effect on the lives of LGBTQIA+ college students than any other individual."

Genny Beemyn, Ph.D., 

Director, The Stonewall Center, University of Massachusetts, Amherst 

National LGBTQ+ Educator, Author & Trans Advocate

December 2024

"For over 30 years, I have had the privilege of working alongside Shane and witnessing his unwavering dedication to fostering safe and inclusive spaces for LGBTQIA+ communities in campuses and workplaces. His tireless advocacy for those marginalized by their sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions is truly inspiring. What sets Shane's work apart is his profound understanding of the nuances and complexities of intersectionality and intersecting identities. As the movement for justice and inclusion evolves, Shane is uniquely equipped to help your campus, nonprofit organization, or business fully embody its values of inclusion and belonging."

Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington

President and CEO, The Washington Consulting Group

President and Founder, The Social Justice Training Institute

Past-President, The American College Personnel Association (ACPA)

Former Executive Board Member, Campus Pride

December 2024

"Shane Windmeyer is a courageous and passionate LGBTQ+ activist who has dedicated his life’s work to helping institutions of higher education create a more inclusive space for LGBTQ+ students and staff."

Greg Miraglia, Dean Emeritus & Professor of LGBT Studies, Napa Valley College

January 2025

I had the privilege of working with Shane Windmeyer during his graduate school years at Indiana University. I was serving as the Coordinator of the LGBTQ+ Center beginning in 1994. Shane was at the center of a variety of efforts by our Center to establish our identity. It came as no surprise that soon after graduation, Shane had organized a national organization called Campus Pride. I worked with Shane over the years updating IU’s policies, programs and resources. 

On the 25th anniversary of the establishment of IU’s center, Shane was invited back to IU to deliver the keynote address to a gala celebration honoring one of the historic queer student services in the nation. Shane’s support of the award-winning efforts of Indiana University’s LGBTQ+ Center, from his graduate years on, has been nothing short of phenomenal.

Doug Bauder, Director (Ret. 1994-2019), LGBTQ+ Culture Center, Indiana University 

January 2025