Meet the Office
Gender and Sexuality Center
- Phone: (507) 222-5222
- Fax: (507) 222-5613
Staff
I am originally from Annapolis, Maryland and came to Minnesota for college.I have a BA in Philosophy from Gustavus Adolphus College, an MS in Women's Studies from Minnesota State University, Mankato, and an MA in Counseling and Student Personnel Psychology from the University of Minnesota. I am currently pursuing my doctorate in Education Policy and Administration at the University of Minnesota, working on my dissertation on the potential use of restorative justice with cases of sexual misconduct on campus. I have worked at Carleton since 1999 and live in Northfield.
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I love a good conversation over coffee, wandering around a used bookstore, the ocean, and exposed brick in buildings. I am excited to be at Carleton and working with the GSC to promote healthy communities and relationships.
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I'm originally from Nebraska but am enjoying my time in Minnesota. I have a BS in Biology and a MA in Higher Educational Administration with a Specialization in Student Affairs from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. I am beginning my second year at Carleton and, in addition to my work in the Gender and Sexuality Center, currently serve as a Hall Director in our Office of Residential Life. My role in the GSC primarily centers around LGBT programming and events.
Students
Gender and Sexuality Center Associate
Boston, Massachusetts
'14 Majoring in Cognitive Science
Hi, I'm Lauren, and I am a Pottermore-official Slytherin and proud INFJ (my Myers-Briggs personality type). I love running, peanut butter, validating feelings, and wearing toe socks. This year I'm really excited to do work preventing sexual violence, and exploring how gender and sexuality intersect with other identities. Come say hi to me in the GSC or WA (Women's Awareness) House on campus sometime!
Gender and Sexuality Center Associate
White Bear Lake, Minnesota
'14 Majoring in Studio Art and Computer Science
Hi all! I'm Qwill and I love life. It's pretty much the best thing ever! I also love laughing, hugging, swing dancing, Star Trek, and running around in billowy cloaks. I'm really excited to work in the GSC this year and help make it a space everyone feels welcome. In the GSC I work on organizing LGBTQ events on campus as well as revamping the trans/gender resources website and working in the library. Stop by and say hi, or check out a book!
Gender and Sexuality Center Associate
Marblehead, Massachusetts
'14 Majoring in Women's and Gender Studies
Hello! I'm Olivia and I just returned from a semester abroad traveling across Europe. I am a Women's and Gender studies major from MA and in my free time I like to write poetry, play ultimate, and tell really bad jokes. At the GSC I'm working on the sexual assault prevention workshop and LGBTQ issuse. Come find me in the GSC if you ever want to talk about LGBTQ life, feminism, or just hear a really bad joke.
Brit Fryer
Gender and Sexuality Center Associate
Chicago, Illinois
'15 Majoring in Cinema and Media Studies
Oh hey! I'm Brit, and I'm a CAMS major from the Southside of Chicago. I'm really into DJing, music, radio, queer theatre, thrifting, and slam poetry. At the GSC, I work on the H.O.T.S.E.X. workshop, Gender 101, coordinate LGBTQA panels, and help plan all the LGBTQ events on campus. Outside of the GSC, you can catch me on the rugby pitch, with the Carleton Slam Poetry Collective, on KRLX, or in Casa del Sol. I'm super excited to build inclusive queer spaces on campus and make the GSC the coolest hang out on campus, literally for everyone so stop by the GSC and say hey!
Gender and Sexuality Center Associate
Minneapolis, Minnesota
'14 Majoring in Sociology/Anthropology
Gender and Sexuality Center Associate
Billings, Montana
'14 Majoring in History
Gender and Sexuality Center Associate
Perham, Minnesota
'14 Majoring in English
I'm a sophomore from rural Minnesota who likes a lot of things and hates writing about himself but has to. Let's see, I like baking, sewing, quilting, gardening, cleaning, running and other outdoorsy stuff. Take that and combine it with my English major, and I'll make one heck of a stay-at-home dad. The GSC is great. It is such a welcoming place, and the programs it sponsors are engaging, fun, and super informative. I'm looking forward to contributing to such a great office!
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