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 Caulk
(He/Him/His)
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!
Darnell Thompson
(he/him)
Assistant Director of Education
Darnell Thompson (he/him) is the Assistant Director of Education at the Center for Social Justice Education & LGBT Communities (SJE). Darnell joined Rutgers University – New Brunswick Residence Life in 2017 as the Diversity Education and Outreach Coordinator and SJE in 2021. Within those roles he has committed himself to enhancing the student experience through inclusionary efforts that include facilitated trainings for faculty, staff, and student leaders.
Darnell received his undergraduate degree from Alfred University and his masters degree from Ithaca College. Currently enrolled in the Graduate School of Education (GSE) seeking an Ed.D with a concentration in Education, Culture and Society, Darnell prides himself on using research to advance his work as a scholar practitioner.
AnnMarie Burg
(She/Her/Hers)
Administrative Assistant
aburg@echo.rutgers.edu
AnnMarie Burg comes to the Center with broad secretarial and administrative experience both in industry and university units. Since 2006, AnnMarie has worked at the Rutgers Business School, Linguistics and Engineering Departments.
AnnMarie first joined SJE in the fall semester of 2010. She has seen many positive changes and growth at SJE and has had the privilege and honor to get to know and connect with SJE staff and the many of the students who work and visit the Center. Working at SJE is a labor of love and a sweet passion for AnnMarie.
Paolo Miyashiro Bedoya
(He/Him/His)
CSA Graduate Program Coordinator
pm976@scarletmail.rutgers.edu
Paolo Miyashiro Bedoya is the College Student Affairs (CSA) Graduate Program Coordinator for the Center for Social Justice Education & LGBT Communities. In this role, he supports the SJE staff by assisting with programming, educational initiatives, and student staff supervision. He is passionate about supporting students from historically excluded populations and is excited to dive into the world of Rutgers and further explore social justice work.
Paolo was born in Japan and moved to New Jersey at a young age. As a first-generation college student, he graduated with a Bachelor’s in Management and a Marketing minor from Ramapo College of New Jersey where he also gained work experience in Student Activities, Residence Life, and Admissions. In his free time, he loves to sing, scroll through TikTok, and try new foods with his friends.
