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

 

 

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.

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.