Hampshire College

The department of community advocacy at Hampshire College promotes the well-being of the entire campus community, fosters connections across social identities and ideas, and engages in passionate and compassionate dialogue and programs.  We support and provide resources for the holistic development of students with the goals of nourishing student initiatives; increasing awareness and appreciation of different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives; encouraging understanding and mutual respect as we actively work towards social change. 

The department incorporates the following organizations: the Lebron-Wiggins-Pran Cultural Center; the Center for Feminisms; the Queer Community Alliance Center; Spiritual Life; and the Community Health Collaborative.

Cultural Center
Melissa Scheid Frantz, director of Multicultural and International Student Services
Mail Code: SA
Phone: 559.5415

Francisco Mendoza, Cultural Center intern
Mail Code: SA
Phone: 559.5779

Center for Feminisms and Queer Community Alliance Center
Emily Rimmer, director of Queer and Women's Services
Mail Code: SA
Phone: 559.5320

Spiritual Life
Liza Neal, director of Spiritual Life
Mail Code: SA
Phone: 559.5282

Steven Nathan, campus rabbi
Mail Code: SA
Phone: 559.5282

Anraku Hondorp, Contemplative Life coordinator
Mail Code: SA
Phone: 559.5282

Syma Sheikh, Intercultural Spiritual advisor
Mail Code: SA
Phone: 559.5282

Community Health Collaborative
Jessica Gifford, director of Community Health and Wellness
Mail Code: SA
Phone: 559.5743