Staff
Juli Parker, PhD
Assistant Dean of Students / Director
Now in her 30th year at UMass Dartmouth, Juli has a BA in Theatre/Dance from the University of Maine, an MA in Women's Studies from the University of Alabama, and a PhD in Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences with a focus in Theatre and Women's Studies from the Union Institute & University. She is the recipient of the 2012-2014 UMass President's Office Roy J. Zuckerberg $100,000 Leadership Prize, the 2016 National Women's Studies Association Women's Center Committe Outstanding Service to Women's Centers, and the Yvonne Drayton Woman of Distinction Award, YWCA of Southeastern MA. She is a founding board member of WomensWork Theatre Collaborative in RI. She lives in Swansea, MA with two dogs, two cats and her spouse of 28 years. In her free time, she likes to act and direct at local theatres and re-hab vintage trailers.
Beth-Anne Guthrie, MPH
Associate Director/Victim Advocate
Now entering her 20th year at UMass Dartmouth, Beth-Anne has a BA in Journalism/English/Women's Studies from Lehigh University and an MPH in Social and Behavioral Health and Epidemiology and Biostatistics from Boston University. Prior to working at CWGS, Beth-Anne served as UMass Dartmouth's Director of Health Promotion and Director of Student Care & Advocacy. She lives in Dartmouth, MA with her two children and two cats. In her free time, she likes to read, bake, and look for her dream home.
Lisa Ayotte
Administrative Assistant
Now in her 15th year at UMass Dartmouth, Lisa joined the Center for Women, Gender, & Sexuality in the fall of 2024. She has worked in various offices around campus and is grateful for the chance to contribute to CWGS. Lisa enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and cooking. In the summer, you will most likely find her at the beach under an umbrella with a good book.