Laurie has been the Director of the Women's, Gender & Sexuality Center at Stockton University since 2015, but has worked in the field since 1997, first as a domestic violence prevention advocate and then as a mental health counselor. She is currently licensed in the state of New Jersey as a Professional Counselor, a Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor and an Approved Clinical Supervisor. She has lectured across the country on issues related to power based personal violence and stalking. In 2003, she was asked by the National Center for Victims of Crime to be on their Model Federal Stalking Code Advisory Board.

Education: B.A. University of Pittsburgh, M.A. Marymount University

Teresa Barone has been working in various student support areas at Stockton University since 2013 and moved into the role of Assistant Director for the Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Center in September 2021. Prior to working in the WGSC, Teresa served as a non-clinical case manager for students in crisis or who need additional support to reach their full potential at Stockton. Teresa served as an Osprey Advocate from 2015-2019, providing confidential resources to students who experienced acts of power based personal violence. She is excited to return to her passion for supporting student survivors through her role in the WGSC.

 

Education: B.A. Arcadia University, M.Ed. Northeastern University

 

 

Van Nhi is currently in her first year of graduate studies within the Counseling Program. In May 2022, she graduated Magna Cum Laude from Stockton University with a BA in Psychology and a double minor of Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies and Political Science.

Education: B.A. Psychology Stockton University

Tierra is in her senior year at Stockton. She is a Psychology major with a concentration in Forensics and a minor in Disability Studies. She loves to smile and make others feel warm and comfortable. Music is her therapy. She also is great at Just Dance and Super Mario Bros.Tierra's warm smile and caring personality helps to relate to others, especially the students who come to the WGSC. She is always eager to listen and show care and concern.

Education: B.A. Psychology Stockton University (Anticipated May 2023)