The Center for Social Justice Education and LGBT Communities is currently staffed by three full time employees, three graduate assistants, and a group of amazing undergraduate employees and interns. Our staff work closely with LGBT student organizations and collaborate with various units across the Rutgers campus to develop relevant programs that highlight diversity, inclusion, and intersections of identity.
The Center aims to provide a supportive environment for all students while promoting opportunities for social justice, leadership, and personal/professional development.
Keywuan J. Caulk
(He/Him)
Director
Keywuan.Caulk@rutgers.edu
Keywuan J. Caulk is the Director at the Center for Social Justice Education & LGBT Communities. Keywuan joined the Rutgers University—New Brunswick community in 2013. Within the Division of Student Affairs he has held roles with New Student Orientation & Family Programs and the Office of Residence Life — Busch Campus. He is a past chair of the Diversity Council as well as the Regional Excellence in Student Affairs Conference.
He takes great Knight-pride in Fairleigh Dickinson University (Metropolitan Campus), where he obtained his Bachelors of Psychology in 2008. In 2012, he became a Husky-alum of Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, receiving his Masters of Education in Counseling with a dual focus in Student Affairs and Elementary Education.
Keywuan furthers his knowledge for social justice and equity practices in order to combat systematic oppression and eliminate discrimination. He strives to establish inclusive communities that contribute to the betterment of society at large, especially among colleges and universities. He encourages you to ‘aspire to inspire’ achievement in every field of human endeavor!
Paolo Miyashiro Bedoya
(He/Hiim)
Assistant Director of Education
Paolo Miyashiro Bedoya (he/him) is the Assistant Director of Education at SJE. Paolo is a passionate educator and community-centered practitioner dedicated to advancing equitable and inclusive learning environments. In this role, he designs and facilitates transformative learning experiences that deepen awareness across campus around social justice, cross-cultural dialogue, and inclusive excellence. He also oversees the Diversity Peer Educator program. Through request-based workshops and programs, curated learning opportunities, community processing spaces, campus collaborations, and more, Paolo helps call our community into meaningful engagement and growth.
Paolo first joined the Rutgers community as a graduate student in the College Student Affairs master’s program, and graduated in 2025. During his graduate career, he served SJE as a Graduate Program Coordinator. He is an active member and volunteer leader for ACPA and NASPA, two professional associations that support student affairs and higher education professionals. Paolo holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Ramapo College of New Jersey.
Eunisha Tucker
(She/They)
Assistant Director of Campus Engagement
Eunisha is the Assistant Director of Campus Engagement at the Center for Social Justice Education & LGBT Communities. Eunisha joined Rutgers University - New Brunswick in August 2024. They have a master’s in Higher Education Student Affairs from NYU Steinhardt.
They is passionate about creating opportunities for historically marginalized communities, including Black women, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent individuals. They actively engages with relevant literature and discussions to enhance their knowledge and drive. This ongoing learning enables them to develop innovative programs, events, and resources that support and affirm the identities and experiences of historically marginalized students.
Alycia Hinrichsen
(She/Her)
Administrative Coordinator
Alycia Hinrichsen (she/her) is SJE’s Administrative Coordinator. She holds a degree in interior design, through which she pursued interests in intersectional design, data visualization, and the relationship between space and identity. She is an active volunteer within the LGBTQIA2S+ community and serves as the Vice President on the board of the Pride Center of New Jersey (PCNJ). She also has several years of experience in the mental health field, having worked as an Intake Coordinator to help individuals and families learn about and access support resources.
Her goal is to further her education in library science to learn more skills that can help her serve the broader community. Most of her free time is spent adoring her three cats. Outside of that she loves to cook and is often trying new recipes. She also enjoys hand embroidery, gardening, and thrifting.
