Staff

Adriane is interested in collaborating with others to form a more just and equitable world for all people. She earned both her bachelor and master’s degrees in social work from Boise State and enjoys working at her alma mater.  She provides support for the overall operations of the Center, welcomes LGBT and nontraditional students, offers confidential advocacy to campus members who are in crisis and facilitates workshops on a variety of topics.  Adriane has expertise in providing support to students, staff and faculty who have experienced stalking, sexual assault and relationship violence.

When she is not on campus, Adriane enjoys baking delicious goods, spending time with her family and playing outdoors.

Ask Me About:

• Advocacy and crisis intervention
• Making programs and services more inclusive
• Crafting, board games and Venn diagrams

Hannah received her Bachelor of Science in Public Health and is currently in the Boise State Master of Public Health program studying Prevention and Intervention Programming.  She is passionate about creating communities in which all people can thrive and is excited to work with campus members to improve our response and prevention of stalking, sexual assault and relationship violence. As the project director for violence prevention and response initiatives, Hannah helps to facilitate our coordinated community response team and assess campus needs.

Outside of work, Hannah enjoys reading, spending time outdoors and watching the latest TV shows and movies. 

Ask Me About:

• Violence prevention, intervention and response at Boise State University
• Bystander intervention
• Reality television

Jasper is a Boise State University alum-turned-employee, having graduated in 2021 with a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology. As the program manager of the Gender Equity Center, Jasper collaborates with the Center’s partners to improve the campus experience, oversees the Center’s events and presentations and advocates for people from all walks of life. They are passionate about their campus community and desperately want to see Boise State become a place where every student, faculty and staff member can thrive.

In their free time, Jasper can be found caring for their cat and numerous houseplants, wandering the Boise River Greenbelt or working on their many creative projects.

Ask Me About:

• Upcoming events
• Opportunities to get involved with the Gender Equity Center

Jeff Matsushita is a believer in change, who travels, listens, asks questions and is part of the movement to end violence. Through storytelling and conversations, Jeff facilitates the space for men to share, reflect and ask questions about ways men can show up for our communities in healthy and helpful ways. Since 2004, he has been in spaces with the collegiate and professional athletes, military, law enforcement officers and men from numerous communities. Jeff honors individuals’ stories, connection and a solid pick-up game of basketball.

Ask Me About:

• Engaging men in violence prevention
• Inexpensive food in large quantities
• Healing conversations

Megan is a local organizer, education advocate and life-long student. They join the Boise State University Gender Equity Team after working in both higher education and the non-profit sector. Megan studied for a degree in liberal arts at College of Western Idaho and a bachelor’s degree in communication at Boise State University. They are committed to liberatory social justice practices that center marginalized communities and strive to use frameworks that are accessible for everyone.

Ask Me About:

• What the Gender Equity Center offers
• Community organizations
• Crafting and fiber arts

Mason is a student of Boise State University’s Social Work program. They wish to help students navigate campus, as well as show some resources that the campus has to offer. This campus can be a great place to foster and engage in community and Mason is passionate about helping students find their place of belonging. As the project specialist, Mason helps create and plan events at the Center. 

Ask Me About:

• Student experiences
• Becoming involved on campus
• ASL

Mercury is an undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biology. They are passionate about creating a supportive community at Boise State where people are able to be unapologetically themselves. At the Gender Equity Center, he helps make changes to the Center’s website to keep information and resources accurate and current, as well as helping to facilitate events planned by professional staff members.

In their free time, Mercury enjoys watching anime, reading fantasy novels and playing video games. 

Ask Me About: 

• The Gender Equity Center website 
• Intersections of race, sexuality and gender
• Anime and manga