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 and was selected to be on the National Center for Victims of Crime's Model Federal Stalking Code Advisory Board.

Education: B.A., Economics, Certificate in Asian Studies, University of Pittsburgh, M.A., Counseling Psychology, 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

Tamisha is in her 3rd year of undergraduate studies in the Criminal Justice program and has been a friendly face in the WGSC since January 2023. After graduating from Stockton, Tamisha plans on pursuing law school and wants to become a Civil Rights Attorney.

Nayelis is in her fourth year of undergraduate studies within the psychology program. She’s been with the WGSC since her sophomore year and has completed intensive trainings to also become an active sexual assault prevention peer educator. Nayelis will be graduating this year with her bachelors in Psychology and minor in business. She looks forward to continuing her education after graduation. 

Lisbeth graduated from Stockton with her Bachelors Degree in Psychology and is now in her 2nd year as a graduate student in the Masters in Social Work program. Lisbeth has served in many different capacities at Stockton over the years. On top of her internship duties, she currently serves as the Vice President of the MSW Alliance and also works as a Graduate Hall Director in Atlantic City. Lisbeth will graduate with her MSW in May 2023 and plans on working as a School Social Worker.

Emily has been a student worker in the WGSC since September of 2022 and is in her third year of undergraduate studies in the Criminal Justice program. After graduating Emily plans on pursuing a career in victim services. 

Dakota is in her first year of undergraduate studies as a communications student. They are also minoring in Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies. He is a member of Stockton's Kpop Club dance team called Take X.

Van Nhi is currently in her second 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

Emma is a second year student at Stockton studying Political Science with a concentration in Pre-law. Emma has been a student worker in the WGSC since September of 2022. After her time at Stockton, Emma plans to pursue law school to become a civil rights attorney.

Erlinda is in her fourth (4th) year studying psychology. After she graduates, Erlinda plans on attending graduate school and eventually wants to open up her own private practice.

Imani is in her fourth year of undergraduate studies in the Criminal Justice program. She’s been with the WGSC since her junior year and has completed intensive training to also become an active sexual assault prevention peer educator. Imani will be graduating this year with her bachelor's in Criminal Justice.

Yamirah is a senior majoring in economics with a concentration in policy and a minor in music studies and will be graduating this spring. She is also very active with student clubs and serves as the President of the Coalition for Women's Rights, the external Vice-President of QTPOCS and the Public Relations Chair for the Stockton Socialists.