Staff

As the Director of the Center, Terry’s role is to support Boise State campus members. He assists students navigating on and off campus resources, facilitates programs and the general operations of the Center, as well as provides confidential support services to students. Terry graduated from Boise State with a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work. He is a Navy Veteran, foster alumni and is heavily involved in the greater Boise community with local nonprofits and agencies that focus on empowerment. Terry has 10+ years of advocacy work in areas such as child welfare and family strengthening and expertise in empowering and advocating for LGBTQIA+ youth, particularly foster youth. He is passionate about advocating for positive outcomes for individuals, inclusivity and fair treatment for all.

In his spare time, Terry can be found running and enjoying the various places in nature that the Boise area has to offer, trying to make new dishes and searching the internet for random facts that he finds interesting.

Ask Me About:

• Navigating complex systems while holding multiple marginalized identities
• Places in the Boise area to enjoy nature and wilderness
• Foster care

Adriane Bang is a life-long learner committed to advancing inclusion, demonstrating accountability and fostering growth. She has served in higher education for 15+ years and has experience in crisis intervention, advocacy, community building, violence prevention, event planning, grant writing and supervising. She is particularly interested in coalition building and collaborating to offer inclusive and impactful programs and services. She holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in social work from Boise State University.

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.

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• 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.

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• 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. As the Business Operations Supervisor, Megan makes sure that the Center operates smoothly and provides front desk and administrative support. 

Ask Me About:

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

Giselle is currently pursuing her Masters of Social Work degree. Her deep passion lies in advocating for and assisting individuals living in impoverished areas. Her mission involves guiding them through their life journeys while connecting them with essential resources. In her role as an Operation Assistant, Giselle actively contributes to the daily functioning of the space, extending her support to events and projects. 

Ask Me About:

• Campus Resources 
• Navigating graduate student life 
• Movie recommendations

Mason is a student of Boise State University’s Social Work program. They wish to help students navigate campus, as well as promote 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 Operations Assistant, Mason helps make sure that everyday operations of the Center run smoothly. Mason’s internship is focused on the new Campus Clothing Closet: keeping it stocked, organized, accessible and coordinating volunteers working with the closet. 

Ask Me About:

• Pronoun pins
• 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

Ulises is an undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in graphic design. They are passionate about listening to others and helping others figure out who they are and where they want to be. At the Gender Equity Center and Student Equity Center, she helps out with anything needed whether it’s planning or decorating for an event, taking calls, making flyers and posters or welcoming everyone who comes by.

In his free time, Uli loves doing illustrations, watching VTubers, watching anime, playing video games, planning cosplays and going outside.

Ask Me About:

• What resources the Gender Equity Center has to offer
• Anime, manga and live streamers
• Art