Hi, my name is Gina Burns and I will be an incoming freshman this fall at BSU. I had been part of my high school GSA for all the years it ran and am a proud and supportive ally. I'm currently undecided but am looking to pursue a major in which I can help people because it's something I live to do. I am a terrific confidant and am hear to listen and support anybody that drops by the pride center, or just sees me around! I enjoy photography, watching movies and cats.

Corey is a freshman at Bridgewater State University, where he is a Theatre Education major. Starting in the Fall of 2011, Corey is a new worker at the Pride Center and excited for the upcoming year. No stranger the the stage, Corey has been a part of numerous local and professional theatrical productions; performing, directing, and choreographing. He also performed his one man show, "I Hope I Get It: The Trial and Tribulations of the Actor at Large", to local rave reviews. His hobbies (beside performing) include baking, social networking, and watching Glee.

Sara is a freshman at BSU this year and just graduated from Cardinal Spellman High School, in Brockton. She's beyond excited to be joining the Pride Center staff this year. She is an English major, hoping to become a high school educator. In addition to the Pride Center, Sara works at Timeout Sportswear in Whitman, as well as performing as the choir director's aid back at Spellman. In any extra time she finds, Sara loves reading (especially Stephen King), writing (especially horror-packed prose), singing, listening to music, and spending time with her friends.

Hi, my name is Julianna DeVasto and I'm a sophomore this year at BSU. I was a longtime member of the GSA in my hometown of Brockton and I'm an ally and proud! I am majoring in English with a minor in secondary education and my goal is to eventually become a teacher. I care deeply about making a positive impact on those around me and I'm glad to have the opportunity to do so. In my spare time I like to read, write, wander around, and hang out with friends. So become one of them by dropping by the GLBTA Pride Center!

Sarah will be a freshman at Bridgewater State University and a new member of the Pride Center team as of fall 2011. At Bridgewater she will be majoring in Psychology, hoping that one day she will be able to work with children who have autism or special needs. Sarah is looking forward to making new friends and working in the Pride Center this up coming year! In her spare time she enjoys playing, soccer, acting, and singing.

Hello my name is Ken Gomes. I am a first generation Cape Verdean American and the second one in my family to go to University after my older sister. I am a social work major and I love it. I love how it is a profession that is dedicated to helping others, especially the underprivileged and those at risk. My work at the Pride Center greatly influenced my decision to become a social worker. I learned so much about the GLBT population which is a population that is underprivileged in our society.  People often say I won't make money in social work, but it depends on where you go in that profession. I don't really care much about money, I just hope to have my own house one day with kids and a few pets. My aim is to have a family and to kick butt on the behalf of those who cannot kick butt for themselves.

Kristina is a Senior at BSU majoring in Criminal Justice. She has her high school degree in Computer Aided Drafting and Design. Kristina is extremely passionate about GLBT rights and is greatly involved with them in her home community as well as on campus. She sometimes goes home on the weekends to her home town in Lynn. In her free time she likes to play softball, create computer graphics on Photoshop, play guitar, and spend time with her friends.

Lou is a super senior studying Fine Arts here at BSU. Zie has worked at the Pride Center since 2008 and has been an Ambassador since 2009. Zie has worked to make BSU a more trans-friendly campus. In the future, zie hopes to find a job making puppets. In hir spare time, Lou is a complete geek and a huge sci-fi fan.

Hello! My name is Brittany and I just began working here at the Pride Center in Fall 2011. I am a sophomore at BSU and I'm majoring in Communications with a concentration in media studies. I am originally from Mansfield, MA, but I would definitely consider Bridgewater to be my second home. I also DJ on WBIM, the student run radio station on campus, every Tuesday night from 9-11 PM. My favorite thing to do is to take photos, especially portraits, and my dream job would be to travel the world and photograph all the beautiful things in it. I hope to be with the Pride Center for as long as I can!

Diana is a Junior majoring in Political Science and Philosophy, and hopes to pursue a career in saving the world. Needless to say she is enthusiastic about all things pertaining to environmental and social justice. She has also been a tutor and academic coach for the school and is always willing to help other students who may struggle in their studies. In the little spare time she has she bakes and decorates cakes.

Kimberley Von Iderstein
Student Worker
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Hey my name is Kimberley Von Iderstein. I am an art major with a concentration in graphic design. I spent June-December of last year in Boston for school before I transferred out to Bridgewater State University. So far I really love it here. On my down time I enjoy going for walks, reading till my brain hurts and the words blur together and drawing when the urge strikes.  Fun fact: I have a twin.

Rochelle Walbridge
Student Worker
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Rochelle will be a senior this fall majoring in accounting with a minor in actuarial science. She began working at the Pride Center in Fall 2008 and is proud to be an ally of the GLBTA community. Rochelle hopes to complete a master's program and to sit for the CPA exam in the future. Rochelle loves animals and has a cat named Mr. Sprinkles and a dog named Chico. In her spare time she likes to spend time with friends and family, watch movies, and play video games.