Hi, there! My name is Colleen Lucas and I am a new student assistant at the Women’s Center. I graduated from UMKC with a Bachelor’s of Art in Studio Art with an emphasis in Photography in 2012.
My interest in gender equality really began while learning about the underrepresentation of women in the art world in art history classes during my undergraduate career. Since then I haven’t been able to turn away from the issues women and minorities encounter. I am interested in pursuing a career in Social Work or in Middle School Education- maybe both, why not? Positively influencing young women (and men, too) as a means to (hopefully) prevent violence is my ultimate goal. I am excited to be involved with the Women’s Center in bringing events that raise awareness to our campus and community, and also to offer support to my campus peers.