Christine Quemuel, director of the Women’s Center in the Office of Student Affairs, administers programs on student retention and the needs of at-risk women students; single parents; lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students and student on welfare. She established the Sexual Assault Prevention Team through external grants and personally trained dozens of peer educators and spoke to hundreds of students, faculty and staff throughout the UH system. Quemuel also serves as the campus contact for Bridge-to-Hope, a program supporting the successful transition of students from public assistance to a college degree and economic self-sufficiency. Her community leadership includes Women 2000: Creating alternative Futures for Women, V-Day 2001/2002, Vagina Monologues and Showcasing Diversity.

A colleague commented on Quemuel’s exceptional qualities, including her ability to build bridges across departments and agencies, address issues of diversity and inclusion that promote a student oriented campus and address sensitive and controversial issues with fairness and respect for all involved parties. Students recognize her advocacy for underrepresented populations. One student wrote, “Quemuel has helped me advance in my college career. She has helped launch the Bridge-to-Hope program, opened the doors for many students to stay in school and enabled single parents to continue their education.” Quemuel’s work benefits all students. She is an excellent role model and truly a blessing for the students and staff whose lives she enhances daily.