Meet the Staff & Interns
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I have the privilege of coordinating the GLBT Office here on campus. I work with some amazing people, including a group of students who teach and inspire me every day. As I think about what I enjoy most about working in this office, it would be the chance to help students realize their best selves. Year after year I am reminded how gifted today's college students are and with a little support I have the opportunity to encourage them to be honest, to help them with a class project, to advocate for themselves, indeed, to realize their dreams.
My job is varied in that I get to serve as a mentor, an educator, a counselor, and a friend. At times I write the letter of recommendation that helps someone land a job. It is an incredibly satisfying position...much more than a job. I look forward to coming into the office every day and when the day is over, I almost always head home with a deep sense of satisfaction and, often times, a renewed sense of hope.
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Carol Fischer is the Office Supervisor at the IUB GLBTSSS Office. Carol supervises student employees; is responsible for the design & maintenance of the office website; is administrater of QNews and various office listservs; carries out administrative duties such as overseeing budgetary and financial matters; responsible for publicity about the office and and serves as informational liaison in providing information and support to the IU community and beyond. Responsible for both the establishment and maintenance of department procedures and policies as well as Building Supervisor. If you have any questions or concerns you can contact her at cafische@indiana.edu or 812-855-4252.
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Hello! My name is Kate Boeree and I am the Library Coordinator for the GLBTSSS Office. My job entails various responsibilities, but most of all I’m here to connect you with your research and literary entertainment needs. I’m hoping to enhance the library’s visibility and collection accessibility, so that everyone knows about the wonderful educational resources we have here in the library. Feel free to email me at glbtlib@indiana.edu if you have any questions, need help with research, or are simply looking for a good book.
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Jean Capler MSW, LCSW graduated from Indiana University with a Masters Degree in Social Work in 2000, and since then has been employed as a clinical social worker, first at Bloomington Hospital Psychiatric and Counseling Services, and then at Hamilton Center. She is currently in private practice in Bloomington, Indiana, and specializes in providing psychotherapy services to the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender communities, as well as to the wider community, addressing issues of depression, anxiety, grief/loss, aging, brain injury, and caregiver issues. Jean is also an associate professor in the Indiana University School of Social Work, teaching courses including “Developmental Issues for Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual People”, “Developmental Issues for Transgender People”, “Social Work Policy and Practice with Older Adults”, “Understanding Diversity in a Pluralistic Society”, and “Generalist Social Work Practice: Theory and Skills”. In addition, Jean provides clinical supervision for Masters level counseling students and Bachelor level Social Work students in their internships at the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Student Support Services Office on the Indiana University Bloomington campus. She is currently the president of FairTalk, a grassroots education and advocacy organization working for marriage equality in Indiana. Finally, she has provided training to Social Workers through seminars and publications offered through the Indiana chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.
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My name is Chelsea Rood-Emmick MSW, LSW and I will be providing weekly supervision to the Bachelor of Social Work student. This is both an educational and supportive position. I am the Director of Civic Engagement at Ivy Tech – Bloomington. I oversee all the service-learning classes, promote and organize student, faculty, and staff volunteerism, and help community nonprofits connect to our campus.
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Hello! My name is George Brandon Muncy, but you can call me Brandon. I will be the counseling intern this summer and during the coming fall and spring semesters. I’m currently working on my MS in Counseling and hope to earn my Ed.S as well. Over the years I’ve had the privilege of working with people from different cultural backgrounds and worldviews to help promote positive change on a systemic and individual level, first as an anthropologist and now as a counselor. I am honored to use my knowledge and skills for the benefit of the GLBT community. My primary modalities of therapy include person centered and narrative approaches. We’re all born into a world that places challenges before us and I am here to help you navigate them. So whether you’re going through a difficult time or just need a friendly ear to help you de-stress, my door is open.
If you have any questions or would like to explore your options, don’t hesitate to email or call and leave a confidential voicemail for him using the information provided below. glbtcoun@indiana.edu (Confidential) PH: 512-855-0916 (Confidential)
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