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Dr. Martha Rampton, Director
Martha Rampton is a professor of history at Pacific University. She received her Ph.D in medieval history from the University of Virginia in 1998. She teaches courses on the ancient and medieval periods as well as Latin and the history of Islam. She is also co-founder and teacher in the Feminist Studies Program at Pacific University. Dr. Rampton is winner of the Bernadotte Schmitt grant awarded by the American Historical Association, recipient of a research grant from the Western Association of Women Historians and is the author of several articles on medieval subjects. Her book, Magic, Ritual Power, and Women in Early Medieval England, is forthcoming.
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Austyn McPherson, Student Co-Director
My name is Austyn McPherson and I am one of the Student Co-Directors of the Center for Gender Equity! This is my fourth year working for the CGE and it's been amazing to watch the Center grow! I'm a senior majoring in film with a minor in anthropology. I'm also a Student Representative for the Pacific Undergraduate Community Council (PUCC). I love working at the Center because everyone on staff is extremely passionate and talented and knowing that we make such a huge difference at Pacific is really rewarding.


Celeste Goulding, Student Co-Director
My name is Celeste Goulding and I am one of the student co-directors at the Center.  This is my junior year at Pacific as well as my third year working for CGE.  I love working here and would not trade my experiences here for the world, maybe for actualized world peace but that’s another story.  I’m a Social Work major Sociology minor with a passion and focus on international human rights, specifically regarding human trafficking.  I’m a member of Theta Nu Alpha Sorority and am on the Pacific Undergraduate Community Council.


Brad Forkner, Design Coordinator
Brad Forkner originally hails from Missoula, MT. A passionate advocate of diversity education and equality on all fronts, Brad has coordinated, promoted, given, and spoken for many events, workshops, and presentations with a wide range of schools, organizations, and conferences. At Pacific he is double majoring in Sociology and Art with a minor in Art History. Brad also considers himself a dancer and choreographer and most recently worked with the American Dance Festival in Durham, North Carolina. An avid traveler, Brad is motivated by a deep down, earnest love for life.
Stefani Hanson, Project Coordinator
My name is Stefani Hanson, and I'm a new CGE staff member. I'm a sophomore sociology major at Pacific, and I'm from Boise, Idaho. I started work at the CGE because my sociology classes made me realize how prevalent inequality is in our society, and I wanted to be able to do something about it. I hope to study abroad in the Netherlands next fall, and I love animals, chocolate and good music.


Kayla Johnson, Project Coordinator
Hi! My name is Kayla Johnston.  My academic major is History with a minor in Gender and Sexuality Studies I love the opportunities for activism and education that the CGE provides. This semester I will be focusing on youth LGBTQ programming, and I am excited to be able to develop new programs while interacting with my community.  This past summer the CGE sponsored my travel and participation in the 16th Annual International Youth Leadership Conference in Prague, Czech Republic. It was an amazing experience for which I cannot thank the CGE enough, and I have made long lasting connections with like minded students from around the world.  I will travel to India, Nepal, and South Africa for study abroad opportunities, beginning in January of 2009. On campus I am also a member of Rainbow Coalition, the Pacific Progressive Union and the Student Alumni Relations Council and Delta Chi Delta Sorority.


Alex Oletzke, Gender Studies Representative
My name is Alex Oletzke, I am from a small town on the mouth of the Columbia River called Astoria. I am a freshman here at Pacific and this is my first year working for the CGE. I am excited to work on a lot of the projects that we have on campus, however most noticeable I will be  working on Women's History Month in March,  New Dawn as well as the Vagina Monologue.


Sol Ordonez, Project Coordinator
I was born in Seattle, Washington but am considering moving to Oregon after I graduate from law school. This is my third year at Pacific as a double major in Sociology and Politics & Government. I started at the Center during my freshman year and I still love working here. I plan on working with the Center as long as I am at Pacific. So far my projects include (either managing or helping); Guerrilla Girls, Laramie Project, Slam Poetry, Girls Today, Brown Bags: "Body Hair, Embracing the Bush," "Love Your Body," Take Back the Night and Race for the Cure. She is a member of Delta Chi Delta Sorority, Pacific Crew and is a returning resident assistant in McCormick Hall.


Cameron Ousley, Design Coordinator
Cameron Ousley hails from Langlois, OR, a small coastal town you’ve never heard of (don’t blink or you’ll miss it!).  A strapping young lad with a penchant for the visual arts, Cameron is studying in the world of Film.  When he’s not gallivanting across the globe in search of forbidden treasure, one can see him working away as the Graphics Coordinator, whipping up posters left and right.  Cameron well knows that the Center is more than encouraging on his artistic endeavors.  He firmly believes in pushing the envelope, producing images that will for certain turn heads and open minds.  So the next time you see a poster that catches your eye, you’ll know who made it.


Christopher Palmer, Project Coordinator
Chris Palmer is from Portland, Oregon. He graduated from Benson Polytechnic High School in 2007 and is now a sophomore at Pacific University. Chris plans to obtain a degree in Political Science and Philosophy. He also wants to study aboard sometime in the near future in Europe. While at Pacific, he has become an active member of the Politics and Law Forum, Philosophy Club, Ultimate Frisbee Club, and is currently the Hall Council President of Burlingham.


Megan Schaler, Office Manager
Hello!  My name is Megan Schaler and I am a Freshman at Pacific and the new Office Manager for the Center.  I am from Boise, Idaho so the switch to a smaller city has been an interesting change for me as well as the change in climate.  I came to Pacific as a Political Science major but have begun rethinking that but what drew me in most was the colder, rainy weather and the closeness I thought Pacific would offer me.  Good thing I was right about that!  The small community here makes it extremely easy to meet people and have one on one time with the professors.  Having been offered work study, I went to the career fair in search of a job I would enjoy doing because I am a firm believer in doing what you are passionate about and I did not want a job that I didn't look forward to doing, thus I wound up at CGE.  CGE offered me a position I am good at and love doing because my mind works best in order and cleanliness, something the office itself needed some help with.  I also like being a leader behind the scenes so it is nice to have some control.  When I am not studying and not working I enjoy writing, painting, watching movies, relaxing with my friends, and checking out nearby cities.  My friends and I go into Portland almost every weekend and even made a trip to the coast, although the pouring rain made that somewhat unenjoyable.  At the Center I hope to provide a little more structure and order and to contributing to future events.


Monique Vieu, Project Coordinator
My name is Monique Vieu and this is my first year working for CGE. I'm really excited for all of the programs that we are putting together at the center and I hope everyone benefits as much as I know I will. We've got a fabulous staff and I'm thrilled to be working with all of them. I'm only a freshman here at Pacific, so even though there is lots to do at center there will be plenty of time. I'm considering majoring in sociology and perhaps a minor in philosophy. I'm looking forward to the Vagina Monologues in the spring and working with the community on GSA related issues, and I'm happy to be apart of the staff that is making all of this possible.

Christopher Holt, Project Coordinator
My name is Christopher Holt, and though being new to CGE, I'm excited to be working for the center!  My interests lie mainly in LGBTQ activism as well as the local latino community.  I'm currently in my third year of college, majoring in Spanish, with a minor in Studio Art.  Outside of school, my hobbies include singing, playing piano, cooking, traveling, and having fun in my favorite city, Portland!