Nancy Gonzalez Reyes is an EOP STEM Counselor and Academic Success Coach at UC Santa Cruz, where she supports students from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds in navigating their academic journeys. With seven years of experience in both K–12 and higher education, Nancy is passionate about equity, access, and student empowerment. As a first-generation college graduate and daughter of immigrant parents, she is deeply committed to breaking down systemic barriers and fostering inclusive educational environments.

Nancy earned her B.A. in History and Education from UC Santa Cruz and recently completed her M.Ed. in Higher Education with a focus on Student Engagement at Pennsylvania State University. She strives to be a trusted resource and advocate for students, offering guidance and creating supportive spaces where they can thrive.

Jessica Henault, MS (she/her) serves as NASPA’s program coordinator for the Culture of Respect Collective. Prior to joining NASPA, Jessica served as Kansas State University’s first violence prevention specialist, where she worked to develop and employ a university-wide violence prevention plan. Jessica is passionate about improving college campuses’ safety and well-being, earning her master’s degree in Counseling and Student Development with an emphasis in Administration. She is a current doctoral student in the Applied Family Science program at Kansas State, centering her research on prevention sciences.