Director

Holly Jasinski, MS, RYT (she/her/hers) is the Director of the Center for Women & Gender Equity, bringing over two decades of leadership in nonprofit management, social justice advocacy, and community engagement. Throughout her career, Holly has held prominent leadership roles—including more than ten years at Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence—and has contributed to national and local initiatives in both Lansing and Chicago.

Holly holds a master’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Michigan State University, complemented by an expertise in talent development and organizational leadership from the Eli Broad College of Business. Her work is defined by a commitment to equity, inclusion, and systems change, and she is widely recognized for her ability to foster collaborative environments that drive meaningful social change.

A lifelong learner and compassionate changemaker, Holly also integrates wellness into her advocacy. As a registered yoga teacher, she specializes in addressing compassion fatigue and promotes radical self-care as a vital component of sustainable justice work. Her passion lies in illuminating the connections between secondary trauma, social justice, and holistic healing practices.

Full-Time Position: Director of the Center for Women and Gender Equity 
Office Address: 1201 Kirkhof Center 
Phone: (616) 331-2748
Email: [email protected]

Administrative Assistant

Darrhonda received her B.S. in Business Administration from Ferris State University and has worked in the Center for Women and Gender Equity since 2004. In her role as the Administrative Assistant, she oversees all the daily functions of the Center for Women and Gender Equity and supervises the student staff. She also serves as the assistant to the director of the Center for Women and Gender Equity and works closely with the CWGE staff on various programs and projects. One of the things that Darrhonda loves most about her job is working with such an amazing staff and experiencing the compassion that they have for the work they all do for the students.

Make an appointment with Darrhonda HERE

Full-Time Position: Administrative Assistant
Office Address: 1201 Kirkhof Center 
Phone: (616) 331-2748
Email: [email protected]

Center for Women & Gender Equity Graduate Assistant

Benjamin Ohene (he/him/his) is a graduate student in the school of community leadership and development pursuing a Master of Public Administration degree. He is passionate about social justice and advocacy. Ohene coordinates Replenish, the on- campus basic needs resource center, and assists with programming at the Center for Women and Gender Equity.

Ohene earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Ghana, Legon, in Ghana, West Africa, where he majored in political science and minored in English.  In his home country, he led various fundraising efforts for members of his local community. He served as Vice President of the National Union of Presbyterian students Ghana (NUPS-G) at the University of Ghana.

As a Public Administration student and graduate assistant, Ohene leads meaningful activities on campus and in the community to address food insecurity and broader social justice issues. Through his work with the Center for Women and Gender Equity, he advocates for the equitable distribution of food and other resources at GVSU, ensuring that all students feel supported and share a sense of belonging.