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Meet the Staff

Kay

Kay Wong, M.A.

Director

Pronouns: they/them/theirs

Kay Wong (they/them) is a queer, mixed race, passionate, and genuine individual born and raised in Southern California. They attended Colorado State University for their Bachelors in Communication Studies and the University of Connecticut for their Masters in Higher Education and Student Affairs. Using an anti-racist, queer, intersectional feminist lens, they have a variety of professional experiences, including serving as the San Diego State University Pride Center Coordinator and Assistant Director prior to their current role. Outside of work, Kay can be seen laughing outdoors, engaging in joyful movement such as hiking, yoga, rollerblading, and dancing. Kay also competitively runs and paddles on a dragon boat team. To slow down, Kay enjoys cooking, reading, writing, playing bananagrams, caring for their plants, and talking about pink iguanas.

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Amanda Beardsley, Ph.D.

Cayleff & Sakai Faculty Scholar

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Dr. Beardsley received her Ph.D. in Art History from Binghamton University in 2019 and is a lecturer in Women’s Studies at San Diego State University. Her interdisciplinary research, alongside her passion for teaching and mentorship, has led her to develop courses on gender, science, and religion; the art of medicine; feminist media theory and activism; sound studies; and art history. She has published articles in Technology and Culture and Nineteenth Century Studies that address the gendered implications of architectural acoustics and visual media within American religion, and is in the process of co-editing a forthcoming anthology on Latter-Day Saint art with Oxford University Press. Amanda is a fan of cats, sci-fi, and the beach.

Morgan

Morgan Phillips

Assistant Director

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Originally from the Bay Area, Morgan earned her Bachelors in Sociology with a Gender Studies minor from UCLA and made San Diego home in 2022. She has worked in various student-focused roles and is passionate about creating a safe and inclusive environment for students while striving to be the queer representation she wished that she had when she was younger. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities with her dog Parker, getting lost in a good book, and being in community with her chosen family. 

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Allison, M.S., PPS

Assistant Coordinator

Pronouns: they/them/theirs

Allison appreciates meaningful time spent with chosen family, including their two cats Marceline and Peridot. They also enjoy hiking, any kind of body of water, playing games, rollerblading, traveling, exploring new places, cooking and eating food, and watching TV shows. Allison graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a B.S. in Psychology and minors in Child Development, Women’s & Gender Studies, and Ethnic Studies, and from SDSU with an M.S. in Counseling and an emphasis in School Counseling. They have a number of passions, including advocating for the rights of K-12 students, making the high school to college transition more accessible, breaking down the sex binary, educating about comprehensive sexual health education, and drawing attention to the long history of queerness prior to colonization.

Meet the Student Staff Members

Amia

Amia

Pronouns: they/she
Position: Pride Center Educator

Amia is an autistic non-binary lesbian and a third-year LGBTQ+ Studies major. This is their second year working as a Pride Center Educator. They are excited to keep fostering a safe space and community for 2SLGBTQIA+ students at The Pride Center, as well as to meet more queer people. Outside of work, they enjoy cosplaying, drawing, gyaru fashion and makeup, listening to Kenshi Yonezu, and rewatching Cowboy Bebop.

Bianca

Bianca Ibarra-Olalde

Pronouns: she/her
Position: Pride House Mentor
Bianca is a third year Theatre major with a performance emphasis. This will be her second year working both as a Pride House Mentor and at The Pride Center. She is looking forward to continuing the Pride Center’s goal of creating an inclusive and safe space for 2SLGBTQIA+ students from all walks of life as well as meeting new people within the community. Bianca is a huge Chappell Roan, Muna, and Kpop fan as well as a Dimension20 and Dr. Who watcher.
Emilia

Emilia

Pronouns: she/they
Position: Pride Center Educator

Emilia is a third year Psychology and LGBTQ+ Studies major studying to become an LGBT-affirming therapist. She is very passionate about women's rights and LGBTQ rights. She is a proud lesbian and enjoys connecting with her community. Outside of studies, she loves meeting fellow queer people and talking about identity as well as interest/fandoms people are in.

Erin

Erin

Pronouns: she/her
Position: Pride Center Educator

Erin is a transfer student to SDSU, double majoring in Anthropology and Sociology. This is her last year at SDSU, but her first year working as a Pride Center Educator. She hopes to create more opportunities for commuter students and transfer students to get involved on campus, both at The Pride Center and as the President of both the Association of Anthropology Students and Sociology Club. She is also very passionate about undergraduate research, especially on queerness. Outside of that, Erin loves to bake, hang out at Ocean Beach, read manga, watch horror movies, and play video games; she’s currently trying to 100% Bloodborne!

Grim

Grim

Pronouns: they/she/he
Position: Pride House Mentor

Grim is a recent Sociology and Anthropology transfer to SDSU. They intend to pursue a career in research, focusing on international and cross-cultural studies within their fields of interest. As of fall 2025, they will be one of the fellows within the Mundt Peace Scholarship program, associated with the Peace Corps Program on campus. Their research and coursework thus far has focused on issues pertaining to public health, gender and sexuality, race and ethnicity, immigration, and addiction.

Jasmine

Jasmine

Pronouns: any pronouns
Position: Pride Center Educator
Jasmine is a queer Vietnamese and Irish American student at SDSU in their sophomore year. They are currently completing their Bachelor's of Science in Chemistry, and double minoring in Television, Film and New Media, as well as Honors Interdisciplinary Studies under the Weber Honors College. They are interested in potentially triple majoring in Mechanical Engineering and Psychology, and are completing prerequisites. Outside of school and their work at The Pride Center, they can be found at the rides at SeaWorld San Diego (both as a staff member and a guest), volunteering somewhere, reading young adult fiction novels, or playing video games.
Miles

Miles

Pronouns: they/them
Position: Pride House Mentor
Miles is a third year Art major with an emphasis in Graphic Design. This will be their second year working with The Price Center as a Mentor. They are passionate about creating a safe space for Queer People of Color and Trans People of Color. In their free time, Miles enjoys playing video games, hanging out with friends, listening to music, and binge-watching shows.
Wren

Wren

Pronouns: he/they
Position: Pride House Mentor
Wren is a second year Mechanical Engineering major, and this is his first year working with The Pride Center. They are passionate about supporting and welcoming new 2SLGBTQIA+ students, especially if they are in majors that are historically not inclusive. He's involved in theatre, including costume designing for student clubs, and he's a member of the Alpha Omega Epsilon sorority. Their interests include sewing, jewelry making, photography, graphic design, and math.
Yezi

Yezi

Prounouns: they/she
Position: Pride House Mentor
Yezi is a second year Spanish and Linguistics major. Originally born in Los Angeles, CA but raised in Tijuana, B.C., Yezi has grown passionate about fostering positive environments for all 2SLGBTQIA+ and ethnic minorities to be able to express their identities. Though this will be their first year working at The Pride Center, it will be their second year under the Pride House Program. As a Pride House Mentor, Yezi hopes to be able to help others navigate through college just as they have helped her.

 

 

Harper

Harper Rowan

Pronouns: she/her
Position: Graduate Student: Pride House Lead
Harper Rowan is a second-year graduate student in the Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies department. After receiving a Bachelor's in Secondary Education, English and a minor in Queer Studies from Northern Arizona University, she worked as a middle school English teacher for two years. In and out of the classroom, she is always dedicated to education and community. In her free time, she is likely reading, spending time with loved ones or engrossed in languages.
Jordyn

Jordyn

Pronouns: she/her
Position: Graduate Student: SafeZones Lead
Jordyn is a 2nd year graduate student in the School Counseling program at San Diego State University and this will be her first year working at The Pride Center on campus. She consistently celebrates intersectional identities and is looking forward to facilitating a safe and welcoming space for all 2SLGBTQIA+ students and allies. Her passion resides in human rights, especially when providing resources and support for students both at the K-12 level as well as the university level. She has a new kitten named Moonee, named after a character from one of her favorite movies - The Florida Project. In her free time, Jordyn enjoys spending intentional time with friends, going to concerts, traveling, and being in nature.
Spencer

Spencer

Prounouns: he/him
Position: Pride House Mentor
Spencer is a third year Theater Arts Design and Technology major who is so happy to be here! This is his first year working for The Pride Center as a Pride House Mentor. He loves supporting and educating young members of the queer community. His hope is to make a safe space where 2SLGBTQIA+ students can feel at home and make friends. In his off time, Spencer also loves hiking, playing video games, and painting.
Wren

Wren

Pronouns: he/him
Position: Pride Center Educator
Wren is a fourth year student double majoring in Television, Film, and New Media: Production and LGBTQ+ Studies. This is his third year working at The Pride Center, and his first in the role as a Pride Center Educator. In his work, Wren is very passionate about providing support and community for queer and trans folks on campus. In his free time, Wren enjoys crafting, crocheting, drawing, and playing guitar!