Meet the Gay-Straight Alliance Officers

Major: Sign Language
Hometown: Houston, TX

• Why did you join this organization? For equality and a place to belong.
• What are your personal goals for the semester? Self-growth, more safe zones, more equality.
• What are your goals for the organization? Equality within builds equality outward.
• What are your career interests? American sign language interpreter.
• What are your hobbies outside of school? American sign language musicals, theater.

I am who am I am. Free to be myself. College is my escape from home. I love to be there for everyone. I was bullied for being different and I want the change. "Be the change you wish to see in the world: -Ghandi. That is my goal for GSA.

"Never be afraid to be yourself." -Mandi Laforet

Janet Gil
Secretary

Major: Psychology
Hometown: Houston, TX

• Why did you join this organization? Because I believe in equality. 
• What are your personal goals for the semester? To maintain an A average in all of my classes. 
• What are your goals for the organization? To add more events and to add more faculty members to our safe zones. 
• What are your career interests? Counseling and teaching. 
• What are your hobbies outside of school? Reading and collecting butterflies. 

"It's a great club to join. It's lots of fun. We plan lots of events, and the member are all very welcoming and accepting." -Janet Gil