Learn more about our why, how to connect, and who empowers The Hilltop Pride.
Mission
Established in 2023, The Hilltop Pride’s mission is to advocate for a culture of respect and to monitor progress toward equality of all persons concerning sexual orientation and gender identity. This unaffiliated group promotes policies and practices that positively affect the health, welfare, and safety of persons who live, visit or work on the Hilltop concerning sexual orientation and gender identity and expression. We seek to identify barriers that inhibit the full inclusion and advancement of persons from our community from forwarding innovation and evidence-informed recommendations that support the creation of an inclusive and welcoming climate on the Hilltop.
Contact Information
Email: heyyy@thehilltoppride.com
Leadership
Dustin Grabsch (He/Him)
Co-Lead
Dustin Grabsch is a higher education academic affairs professional in Dallas, TX, USA. He actively supports and researches underrepresented and marginalized college student communities. He has called Dallas home since 2019, and his philosophy is encapsulated in his belief that a community thrives when each individual is empowered to embrace their authentic self. Dustin enjoys reading, writing, traveling, and boating in his free time.
Beryl Hellinghausen (She/Her)
Co-Lead
Beryl Hellinghausen is a higher education professional living and working in Dallas, TX. She has been actively involved with advocacy for LGBTQ+ and women’s rights since college and continues to champion her community today. Beryl can often be found living her coziest life reading and knitting. To this day she remains an absolute Star Wars fangirl.
Kiel King (He/Him)
Logistics Co-chair
Kiel is a higher education professional living and working in Dallas, TX. Through is work and in his personal life, he enjoys building community and finding meaningful ways connect with others. In his free time Kiel likes to talk all things reality tv and is an avid vinyl collector.
Matt Nadler (He/Him)
Logistics Co-chair
Matt is a Dallas transplant, moving to the area in 2016 to begin work at Southern Methodist University. Originally from New York, Matt received a B.A. in Political Science from Niagara University, followed by a master’s degree in Higher Education Administration from The Pennsylvania State University. Recently, Matt has conducted research and published journal articles examining college students’ sense of belonging and the impact of the co-curricular experience on employability.
In his free time, Matt enjoys watching college football, singing with the Turtle Creek Chorale, eating his way through Dallas, and traveling.
Kolin Goldschmidt (Him/él)
Website Manager
Kolin grew up in Madison, WI, and moved to Dallas in 2021. He holds a B.S. in Spanish and Portuguese, and is currently pursuing a M.S. in computer science, specializing in artificial intelligence. On the Hilltop, he works as a program manager in the Registrar’s Office.
Kolin enjoys photography, visiting new museums in DFW, and traveling.
Nate Faust (He/Him) Advocacy Chair
Nathan Faust (he/him) is student affairs professional dedicated to prioritizing advocacy and support for underrepresented students in higher education. Nate has centered advocacy work throughout his professional and academic experiences, utilizing his passions of education, public policy, and social systems to spread awareness and understanding while cultivating collective change. Outside of work, Nate enjoys listening to and discovering music, hosting dinner parties and game nights with friends, and spending time with his partner and their 2 dogs.
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