Genevieve “Evie” Bombard is majoring in political science and women’s, gender, and sexuality studies at the University at Albany. Bombard is a member of the Department of Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies Teaching Collective, through which she is conducting research and developing lesson plans based in feminist pedagogical principles. Bombard has worked in food and customer service, where she has developed skills to navigate sensitive situations with empathy and a focus on resolution. Prior to her studies, Bombard was an active member of her hometown community as a member of the Gay Straight Alliance, an organizer for events on gun violence, and an intern at the Schodack Town Hall.