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.
Melina Padron
Co-Lead
Information to be added.
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.
Blake Zimmerman (He/Him)
Website Manager
Blake grew up in a mix between the Dallas suburbs and east Texas farm country. He’s a proud nerd who enjoys gaming, reading, and technology.
Blake works as a client system administrator and tries to remain as behind the scenes as he can.
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