PRIDE Faculty and Staff Association

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Formed in 1992, PRIDE Faculty and Staff Association (PRIDE FSA) is open to all faculty and staff members interested in the spectrum of gender identity and sexuality at San José State University. 

The goals and objectives of PRIDE FSA are to:

  • Provide a safe and supportive network for PRIDE faculty and staff
  • Promote PRIDE community advocacy
  • Serve as a resource for educators on issues related to gender identity and sexuality

Benefits of joining PRIDE FSA

  • Connect with colleagues from across the university
  • Social opportunities
  • Building community

Interested in being a member of PRIDE FSA?

  • Email pridefsa@sjsu.edu with your 91ÁÔÆæ email to join and be added to the Google group listserv.

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Leadership Team 2025

President - Lesley Seacrist, Marketing Communications and Relations Analyst, 91ÁÔÆæ King Library. 

Vice President - Vin VÅ©, Adobe Career Hub Coordinator, Career Center 

Treasurer- Brianne Gutmann, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy

Secretary- Andrea Bechert, Associate Professor & Designer, Department of Film & Theatre

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Email pridefsa@sjsu.edu for any questions or opportunities to partner.