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 final 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.

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

Kayleigh started working at the WGSC in fall 2024. She is a first generation college student, studying environmental science. Kayleigh plans to graduate in Fall 2025 with her bachelor's degree.

Emma is in her final 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.

Kayla is in her final year at Stockton, majoring in Health Sciences with a minor in Public Health. Future aspirations include attending graduate school and receiving her Masters' in Public Health. She hopes to one day work in public policy focusing on health and welfare issues in underrepresented populations.

Elijah is a second year graduate student at Stockton pursuing a M.S. in Coastal Zone Management while finishing up a B.S. in Sustainability and Minor in Behavioral Science. Prior to working in the WGSC, Elijah served as the Graduate Coordinator for Stockton’s Health Outreach, Promotion, and Education Services (HOPE),  working closely with the Wellness Center Peer Educators to make health education and resources accessible on campus. Elijah has held numerous leadership positions, including President of Active Minds, Graduate Student College Leader of Stockton’s grant partnership with the Truth Initiative, and as Resident Assistant (RA) of First-year Gender-Inclusive Housing (GIH), working closely to provide targeted program to LGBTQIA+ affiliated students on Stockton’s campus. Elijah has a strong passion advocating for the rights of marine mammals, which extends to his advocacy for the LGBTQIA+ community. After his time at Stockton, he plans to pursue a doctorate studying bioacoustics in killer whales. He is excited to provide queer-related events, programs, and resources to a greater breadth of students on campus as he moves into his new role in the WGSC. Education: B.S., Marine Science, Sustainability, Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience, Stockton University, M.S., Coastal Zone Management, Stockton University