About Us

Mission Statement

The Mission of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Center at Montclair State University is to create a campus environment inclusive and supportive of sexual orientation and gender identity or expression through education, advocacy, and support for students, faculty, and staff. We focus on the unique academic, cultural, and social needs of LGBT students, and strive to enhance these students' learning and engagement in the academic process. Through our services, the LGBT Center presents educational, cultural, and social opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to challenge intolerance and promote acceptance, thus creating an open and affirming environment void of homophobia, heterosexism, and gender bias.

Contact

Location: 1st floor of the Student Center Annex. Room 104L & K
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30pm
Phone: 973-655-7563
Email: lgbt@mail.montclair.edu
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Staff

Amie MacMath
Program Coordinator for the LGBT Center

Amie received her BA in Psychology and her MA in Educational Leadership from Montclair State. As the Program Coordinator for the LGBT Center, she works to create a safe and affirming environment for students, faculty, and staff and educates the campus community about LGBT issues. Amie serves as an advocate for LGBT students and strives to ensure that the LGBT community has a voice at MSU. She is passionate about creating opportunities for the development of allies and works everyday to impact as many individuals as possible. In her spare time, Amie volunteers with a high school drug and alcohol prevention program and spends most of her time entertaining her Cat(Dog).

 

Student Staff: The Justice League

Rashard Caliel Bradshaw
Student LGBT Program Coordinator

Rashard is a sophomore Fashion Studies major at Montclair State University with a minor in Journalism. Being extremely active on campus since the summer of 2009 when he was enrolled into the EOF summer programs, Rashard can be seen all over campus-- a character few can miss. He not only holds the position of Vice President of HRLDA a community service based organization on campus but Rashard is also a CAPS ambassador and founder of Kaleidoscope, MSU’s first ever LGBT open forum targeting people of color. In his spare time Rashard loves to design Menswear and blog online. His future endeavors include working as a senior designer for a department store, having his own line of clothes, or writing overseas for a fashion magazine.

Jackson Daly
MSU student; volun-queer for the LGBT Center

Before he graduated from Old Bridge High School, as part of the Class of '08, but after he began preparing for the zombie apocalypse, Jackson had few defining moments. One of which was the 6th Congressional District 2006 High School Art Competition where he placed second and decided that just wouldn't do. The following year he placed first and his traditional media piece was displayed in our nation's capital. Now Jackson is a sophomore at Montclair State University who holds dual majors: Fine Arts and Psychology. In his spare time he enjoys working at MSU's Office of Financial Aid.

Ebony Jackson
Justice League Member

Ebony Jackson is a junior here at Montclair State University with a major in Linguistics and a minor in dance. She loves it here at Montclair State and is extremely excited to start her volunteer work as a member of the Justice League. As a new member in the LGBT center, she hopes to eliminate all ignorance and to promote equality through educating all that she can about the LGBT community. In her spare time she likes to read, play guitar hero, tweet, blog, dance, meet new people, listen to music, hanging out with friends, watch cartoons, and sleep. She hopes to bring her experiences that she obtains from her volunteer work here at Montclair State back home to the Atlantic City area and to educate her community about LGBT community there.

Andres F. Lara
Justice League Member

Andres is currently a junior at Montclair State University.  He is a Linguistics and French major working towards a double teaching certification in TESL and in French.  As a member of the Sigma Alpha Lambda chapter in Montclair, he strives for academic excellence and works hard towards becoming a well rounded member of society.  During the summer of 2011, Andres worked closely with the HRC campaign in NYC in order to promote marriage equality resulting in the “Marriage Equality Act”.  His stands in the controversial issue of equality have taken him to take a bigger part in the LGBT center at MSU by working as a volunteer advocate.  He is a talented salsa dancer, enjoys oil painting, swimming, and learning new languages.

Monica Lomet
Justice League Member

Monica transferred to Montclair State University this fall and is currently a sophomore. Her major is Psychology and she is going to declare a Justice and Families minor. Monica plans to pursue a Master’s degree and a certification in School Psychology. Advocating on behalf of the LGBT community has been one of her passions for nearly six years. She plans to put that to good use as a member of the Justice League and in her future career. Monica has a strong desire to travel and hopes to spend a semester abroad in London.

Mike Marino
Justice League Member

Mike is currently a freshman at Montclair State University. He is a business administration major, but is intending to change it to psychology in the near future. As a new volunteer at the LGBT center, he wants to promote change and equality, and educate fellow students on LGBT issues that exist in the world today. In his spare time he loves to listen to music, read, and spend time with the people he loves.

Jennifer Oh
Justice League Member

Jennifer is currently a freshman at Montclair State University. She is a Family and Child Studies Major and she hopes to pursue a career in elementary education or special education. As a volunteer at the LGBT center, she hopes to create positive energy and change within LGBT community. In her spare time, she likes going to the gym and blasting house music.

Chris Perez
Justice League Member

Chris is a graduate student pursuing an MA in Health Education. He considers becoming a volunteer at the LGBT center the opportunity of a lifetime! After graduating with his masters, Chris wants to work in a clinic or outreach type of program helping LGBT youth. He is very passionate about LGBT rights, and it is his hope that one day he can truly make a difference. Besides that, Chris loves movies, going to the beach, and his idol is Ms. Britney Jean Spears. 

Nichole Tate
Justice League Member

Nichole is currently a senior at Montclair State University; she is pursuing a B.S. degree in Chemistry. Volunteering in the LGBT Center provides a personal development experience while finding ways to make connections across campus through diversity and equality programs. She is a member of the Students Veterans Association on campus. In her spare time she likes to workout, read books, and listen to loud music. Did you know you could get a hot sandwich in the SC cafeteria?

Lizeth Torres
Student Assistant for the LGBT Center/ Justice League Member

Liz is a Junior, majoring in Philosophy and Women and Gender Studies with two minors in Pre-Law and GLBTQ Studies. She is planning to attend Law School after she is done with her undergrad at Montclair. Liz is a Peer Advocate at the LGBT Center and also the Student Program Coordinator. In her free time, she likes to go hiking, play soccer, edit videos, or just simply going to the beach to read a book. Liz is a crusader for peace, women's rights, LGBT rights, Latin American and African-American rights, and a human-right activist.

Anna C. Verdes-Montenegro
Justice League Member

Anna is a senior undergraduate student double majoring in psychology and food management. She hopes to one day be a clinical sexologist and a caterer. Anna is a very ambitious person and loves trying new things. She is so excited to be volunteering at the LGBT center! Anna hopes she can make a positive impact on the MSU campus about how people feel about the LGBT community. She loves music, hiking, reading and boating. She also loves camping and learning new things!

Nick Weber
Justice League Member

Nick is a sophomore at Montclair State University; he is pursuing a Business Management major and a Theatre minor.  He is very involved on campus and works with many departments including Alexander Kasser Theatre, The Center for Student Involvement, Residential Educations & Services and even serves as Production Manager for Players, a class one organization of the SGA.  As a Justice League member, he looks forward to helping wherever he can and making a difference in at least someone’s life.  In his spare time he enjoys being with friends, dancing and just making people smile.