LAKERS TOGETHER: Grand Valley is preparing for successful learning experiences when classes resume on Aug. 31. Learn more about the plan for fall in this handbook.
Our Team
JESSICA JENNRICH, PH.D., DIRECTOR and INCLUSION AND EQUITY SOCIAL JUSTICE PROJECT SPECIALIST
Jessica Jennrich (she/her/hers) works at Grand Valley State University as the Director of the Center for Women and Gender Equity and as an adjunct faculty member in Education. She is currently involved in a number of higher education and feminist organizations and is a reviewer for The Diversity and Higher Education Journal. Jessica is a former grant partner and guest writer for the American Association for University Women policy magazine. Jessica’s writing has been published in the Journal Progressive Policy and Practice, The National Women's Studies Journal, the Journal of the Motherhood Initiative for Research and Community Involvement, Paradigm Magazine, Demeter Press, Contemporary Philosophical Proposals for the University, and College Women’s and Gender Equity Gender Equity Centers”. Jessica earned her bachelor’s degree at Bowling Green State University in English, her master’s degree from Eastern Michigan University in Women’s and Gender Studies, and her doctorate at the University of Missouri in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis.
Full-Time Position: Director, Center for Women & Gender Equity
Office Address: 1201 Kirkhof Center
Phone: 616-331-2748
Email: jennricj@gvsu.edu
To meet with Jessica, click above to send an email or call and request a private appointment.
SHARALLE ARNOLD, M.ED, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Sharalle Arnold (she/her/hers) received her B.A. from California State University, Chico in Liberal Studies and her M.Ed. from Washington State University. She is a California native, who has been in Michigan for several years working and raising her family. Prior to joining the Center for Women & Gender Equity, Sharalle served in a leadership capacity at the GVSU Children’s Enrichment Center for more than 10 years. On campus, Sharalle has served as the chair for the Women's Commission, acts as an Inclusion Advocate, is a member of Positive Black Women and is a NIARA mentor. Her research and personal passion center the experiences of African American/Black females in leadership at PWIs along with food insecurity on campus and pregnant/parenting college student success.
Full-Time Position: Associate Director, Center for Women & Gender Equity
Office Address: 1201 Kirkhof Center
Phone: 616-331-2748
Email: arnoldsh@gvsu.edu
To meet with Sharalle, click above to send an email or call and request a private appointment.
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KRYSTAL DIEL, LMSW-Clinical, VICTIM ADVOCATE
Krystal (she/her/hers) received her Bachelor of Social Work from Central Michigan University and her Master of Social Work at Grand Valley State University. Her role as the Victim Advocate is to support victim/survivors of gender-based violence and connect them to the resources that they may need. She has been a volunteer advocate at the YWCA West Central Michigan in Grand Rapids, MI and Sexual Aggression Peer Advocates in Mount Pleasant, MI and has clinical experience working with children who have experienced sexual abuse.
Full-Time Position: Victim Advocate
Office Address: 1201 Kirkhof Center
Phone: 616-331-2748
Email: dielkrys@gvsu.edu
To meet with Krystal, click above to send an email or call and request a private appointment.
JESSICA R. CAMPBELL (JC), LMSW, PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Jessica Campbell (she/her/hers) is the Independent Living Skills Coach for CWGE’s new Fostering Laker Success Program. She works with youth who have experienced foster care that currently attend Grand Valley State University. She received her bachelors in Nonprofit Management and Public Administration from Grand Valley. She completed her Master in Social Work at Eastern Michigan University. She is a part of several NASPA knowledge communities and serves as a Niara mentor.
Full-Time Position: Program Coordinator
Office Address: 1201 Kirkhof Center
Phone: 616-331-2748
Email: campbej1@gvsu.edu
To meet with Jessica, click above to send an email or call and request a private appointment.
DARRHONDA SCOTT-JONES, OFFICE COORDINATOR
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 Associate Director on Replenish. 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.
Full-Time Position: Administrative Assistant
Office Address: 1201 Kirkhof Center
Phone: 616-331-2748
Email: scottdar@gvsu.edu
To meet with Darrhonda, click above to send an email or call and request a private appointment.
CWGE Graduate Assistants
Kyle Holcomb
Bio and picture coming soon!
Alexis Joseph
Bio and picture coming soon!
Ngozi M. Okelue
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MSW Interns
Amber Petisce
Bio and picture coming soon!