Our Team

Program Assistant

617.373.2738

k.grunstra@northeastern.edu

Kelsey Grunstra is the Program Assistant in the LGBTQA Resource Center. Before joining the Center in 2017, Kelsey previously worked in Enrollment Management at Northeastern and in the University at Albany's Office of Environmental Sustainability where she was an office assistant and managed the campus's bicycle sharing program. Kelsey earned her BA in History and her MS in Educational Policy and Leadership from UAlbany. Kelsey is a member of the Steering Committee of the Fenway Health Young Leaders Council, is an avid musician, and aspires to be a connoisseur of vegan cheeses.

Assistant Director

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l.west@northeastern.edu

Lee West is the Assistant Director/Coordinator of the LGBTQA Resource Center here at Northeastern University. Prior to joining the Northeastern community in August of 2015, Lee worked in the Milton E. Ford LGBT Resource Center at the Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan for three years. Lee earned their Bachelors of Arts degree in Women's Studies and English Literature from Hope College and their Masters of Education degree from Grand Valley State University. An avid social justice advocate, Lee has a background in community and political organizing, including work with educational access, public policy reform and youth leadership development.

Graduate Assistant

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c.salazar@northeastern.edu

Christine Salazar (pronouns she/her/hers) is the Graduate Assistant for the LGBTQA Resource Center here at Northeastern University. As an undergraduate, Christine attended University of the Pacific in Stockton, California. There she completed a Bachelors of Music degree in Music Performance as well as a minor in Gender Studies while also working as a peer educator to promote awareness around healthy relationships, rape culture, and LGBTQ+ issues. At Northeastern, Christine is pursuing her JD within the School of Law as well as a Masters degree in Law and Public Policy through the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs.

Graduate Practicum Student

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tripsas.z@husky.neu.edu

Zachary Tripsas (pronouns: He/Him/His) hails from Hunter, New York and received his BA from Wells College in Psychology with a double minor in Secondary Education and Theatre. Zach is currently enrolled in the College Student Development and Counseling M.S. Program here at Northeastern and holds an assistantship at Bay State College in their Office of Student Involvement and Leadership. Zach is very excited to join the LGBTQA Resource Center Team this next year for his practicum experience! He looks forward to working closely with Northeastern students and working on events throughout the year. Zach also enjoys staying active, traveling (just traveled to Ghana this past May!), and spending time with family and friends. Please stop by and see Zach throughout the year to say ‘hi’!