Intercultural Center Staff

Laura A. Jones

Laura Jones is the director of the Intercultural Center at Lawrence University. She began her professional career at the Boys and Girls Club as a Scholars on Target to Achieve Results (STAR) Coordinator, focusing on closing the opportunity gap for Black and African American students.

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Venn Peters (they/them)

As the Coordinator at the Intercultural Center, I assist with program and initiative planning and execution, and oversee events taking place in our space. I also manage Blu’s Student Food Pantry and supervise Intercultural Center student staff members.

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Student Staff

Kayla Soto

LEaD Head Coordinator

Major: Chemistry

Hometown: North New Jersey

Organizations: Black Student Union, CODA, LEaD, LU Cheer Team

Favorite Fall Activity: Pumpkin picking

Freddery Ventura

LEaD Coordinator

Major: Psychology

Hometown: Bronx, NY

Organizations: LU Cheer Team, LU Dance Team, Alianza

Favorite Fall Activity: Walks along the river, picnics

Antonia Lagunilla

Center Lead

Major: Government and Ethnic Studies

Hometown: Evanston, IL

Organizations: Beta Psi Nu, Alianza

Favorite Fall Activity: Getting ready for Halloween

Josiah Giggar

Programs Coordinator

Major: History and Theatre, minor in Art History

Hometown: Milwaukee, WI

Organizations: E-Sports team and First Year CA

Favorite Fall Activity: Apple picking & fall festivals

Kris Martinez

Social Media Marketing Coordinator

Major: Psychology, minor in ethnic studies

Hometown: Dallas, TX

Organizations: Alianza, LU Dance Team, LU Cheer Team

Favorite Fall Activity: Pumpkin patch

Ellie VanKirk

Graphic Design Marketing Coordinator

Major: Ethnic Studies

Hometown: Madison, WI

Organizations: Melee Dance Studio, LU Dance Team

Favorite Fall Activity: Nature walk in fall colors