Dr. Eric Cervini

Dr. Eric Cervini’s debut book, ‘The Deviant’s War: The Homosexual vs. The United States of America,’ published in June 2020, became a New York Times Bestseller and a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2021. This acclaimed work also received the Publishing Triangle’s Randy Shilts Award for Gay Nonfiction in 2021 and led to Cervini being named to Logo30’s list of influential LGBTQ+ figures in 2020.

His scholarly background includes earning a Ph.D. in History from Cambridge University in 2019, where his doctoral research focused on gender and sexuality in ancient society. Prior to his Ph.D., he completed a Master of Philosophy in historical studies from Emmanuel College, Cambridge, in 2015 as the Lionel de Jersey Harvard Scholar. Cervini first pursued higher education at Harvard College, receiving a B.A.

Cervini also lends his expertise and leadership to several significant organizations, serving as a Board of Directors member for the Harvard Gender and Sexuality Caucus. Additionally, he acts as a trusted advisor for the Mattachine Society of Washington, D.C., continually contributing to the advancement of LGBTQ+ historical preservation and advocacy.