Jordan Bair

Jordan joined the GLBTSS office in the Fall of 2006.

Still in the beginning of her career at Metro, she intends to double major in Social Work and Political Science following her desire to create change in the U.S. government. In addition to her contributions to GLBTSS, Jordan is the Metro representative on the Student Advisory Committee to the Auraria Board and an active member of the Student Government Assembly.

She is committed to youth issues and passionately loves lip gloss, coffee and Buddha statuettes.

Sable Twilight

Sable joined the GLBTSS office in the Fall of 2006.

She is a Freshman at MSCD double majoring in journalism and psychology. Prior to coming to MSCD, she was a clinical assistant for Arapahoe House, Inc. at one of their outpatient substance abuse and mental health treatment centers. She has also been involved in a number of volunteer and education projects within the Denver area leather scene.

Sable enjoys reading, movies, writing, live journal, dancing, role playing games, listening to music, personal growth, and exploring aspects of her personal spirituality.

Heather Chamberlain

Heather joined the GLBTSS office in the Spring of 2007.

She is a graduate student working toward her M.A. in Counseling Psychology at UCD. She graduated from CU Boulder in 2005 with a B.A. in Psychology and a certificate in GLBT Studies. Heather's intent is to become a Licensed Professional Counselor for the GLBT community, with a particular focus on transgender and gender-fluid issues.

She is an avid reader, writer and researcher, loves to cook and hang out with her dogs, and has a deep and abiding appreciation for the art of drag.

Robert Lopez

Robert joined the GLBTSS office in the Spring of 2007.

Robert is a sophomore attending MSCD and majoring in Accounting. After graduation he intends to become a Certified Public Accountant and earn his Masters of Business Administration while working for the IRS. Robert is a devout pagan, who has been practicing for many years.

Robert enjoys reading, foreign films, coffee, video games, and learning new aspects and philosophy about paganism and esoteric/occult ideology.

A Brief History of Our Office

A variety of factors led to the appointment of a Presidential Task Force on Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Concerns in the summer of 1992. During the summer and fall of 1992, the division of student affairs, the provost's council, and the staff of the office of admissions all participated in an educational seminar on issues facing GLBT students. Amendment 2 and right wing attacks on gay and lesbian rights across the country served to further politicize the campus and community climate. The Auraria Lesbian and Gay Alliance became very active during 1991-1992. With the governor's declaration of human rights, MSCD included "sexual orientation" to its affirmative action policy statement. The Office of Student Activities began to require that student clubs sign a "non-discrimination" policy which included sexual orientation in order to be officially recognized by the college. The efforts by some religious groups to be excluded from this policy led to the need for a response from Dr. Brewer. Although the college supported the "non-discrimination" policy, ROTC and religious organizations were exempted from signing the policy. At that point, ALAGA organized a rally and presented Dr. Brewer with a list of demands which included a request for a task force to review campus climate issues for GLBT students, staff, and faculty. Dr. Brewer appointed and charged the task force in the summer of 1992.

In October of 1992, the task force presented Dr. Brewer a set of recommendations. The number one recommendation of the task force was the creation of an office to serve the needs of GLBT students. Shortly after the recommendations, the Student Affairs Board funded a temporary half-time position for a Coordinator of GLB Student Services. The position eventually grew into a full time task with Karen Bensen as Director.