New Staff Spotlight: Toria Jones Joins the Women and Gender Resource Center as Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Program Manager

DSA News
January 06, 2025

The Women and Gender Resource Center (WGRC) at the University of Houston is excited to welcome Toria Jones as the new Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Program Manager. In this vital role, Toria will spearhead initiatives to empower and educate students on key issues, including consent, healthy relationships, and violence prevention. Her passion for advocacy and commitment to fostering a safer campus community make her an outstanding fit for this promotion in WGRC.

Toria is no stranger to the UH community, having served at the university for the past three years. She is also currently pursuing her master’s degree at the Graduate College of Social Work, further deepening her knowledge and dedication to supporting others. Previously, she excelled as the Sexual Misconduct Support Services Manager, where she provided compassionate support to individuals impacted by sexual assault, harassment, dating/domestic violence, and stalking. In her new position, Toria brings a wealth of experience, empathy, and fresh ideas to advance the WGRC’s mission.

Laura Zavala-Membreno, director of the Women and Gender Resource Center, expressed her enthusiasm for Toria’s transition into this role:

"I am beyond excited for Toria to take on this new role. Her dedication to empowering students and her commitment to creating meaningful, impactful programming make her an exceptional fit for this position. I have no doubt she will continue to be a driving force in fostering positive change and supporting our campus community."

Reflecting on her new opportunity, Toria shared her excitement, "I am thrilled to step into my new role as Program Manager! The Women and Gender Resource Center holds a special place in my heart, and I am so grateful to continue working towards creating a safer campus community. I look forward to introducing creative programming ideas and seeing how students engage with our future events."

Toria’s leadership comes at a time when education, awareness, and support for healthy relationships and violence prevention are more important than ever. The programs she will develop and lead will provide UH students with tools to build stronger, healthier connections while promoting a culture of safety and respect across campus.

Please join the Women and Gender Resource Center in congratulating Toria Jones on her new role and in supporting her continued efforts to make a meaningful impact on our community. We are excited to see all she will accomplish!

Written By Dhivyadharshini Selvaraj – Marketing and Communications Coordinator- Student Affairs