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Interim Coordinator

Bridge Gorrow

Volunteer Coordinator

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Bridge Gorrow

The Coordinator of the Women's Resource Center acts as the liaison for the WRC to the PSU community and beyond. She handles administrative duties relating to mission, policy, and budgeting, as well as supervising the WRC staff.

The Volunteer Coordinator oversees the WRC volunteer program, creating the syllabus, connecting volunteers with mentors, and thinking about how student leadership ties into student success.

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

Office Phone: 503-725-2790

Office Email: gorrow@pdx.edu

Interpersonal Violence Program Coordinator

The Interpersonal Violence Education and Advocacy Program (IPVP) is designed to act as a resource for PSU students that find themselves in an interpersonal violence predicament.  Sexual assault (such as unwanted touching, threat of harm, or rape) and domestic violence (whether physical, emotional, economic, or verbal abuse) are both prime examples of interpersonal violence. 

If you need to talk to someone immediately about a sexual assault or domestic violence situation, call the 24 hours Portland Women’s Crisis Line toll free at 888-235-5333.

Office Hours: Mondays 9am-5pm, Wednesdays 9am-1pm, Fridays 12-5pm

Office Phone: 503-725-5605

Office Email: ipv@pdx.edu

Returning Women Students Program Coordinator

Jane Sproul

The Returning Women Student's Coordinator works on a university wide level to advocate for the needs of women returning to school after a break in their education. It is their job to oversee the mentor program by connecting students with mentors, following up, and evaluating success. They also provide one-to-one support for returning women as well facilitating psycho-social/educational groups.

Office Hours: Mondays 2-5pm, Thursdays 9am-5pm

Office Phone: 503-725-9788

Office Email: rwp@pdx.edu

Event Coordinator

Melanie Smith

The Event Coordinator is responsible for supporting students in learning and engaging through event planning.  The Event Coordinator does this by recruiting and supporting students to take a leadership role in planning, executing, and assessing WRC events.

Office Hours: Mondays 8am-12pm, Thursdays 1-5pm, Fridays 9am-5pm

Office Phone: 503-725-5640

Office Email: melanie@pdx.edu

Student Assistant Coordinator

Zena Piccolo

Zena is one of the two student assistant coordinators at the Women’s Resource Center.  She serves as the chair for the WRC Advisory board, and is co-coordinating Portland International Women's Day 2008. She is also the webmaster of the WRC website.

Office Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays 9:45am-12pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:30-2:30pm, Fridays 9:45am-1pm

Office Phone: 503-725-2792

Office Email: zena@pdx.edu

Student Assistant Coordinator

Mae Stephenson

Mae is one of two student assistant coordinators in the WRC. She is largely in charge of the She Sheet which is now online at www.shesheet.com and is always looking for people who want to write articles! She also handles publicity and various design projects like putting together brochures or flyers, etc. In addition, she oversees the She Sheet writing staff, volunteers, and runs the WRC listserv.

Office Hours: Mondays 11am-2pm, Thursdays 12:30-4:30pm, Fridays 12-4pm

Office Phone: 503-725-2791

Office Email: mae@shesheet.com