Rodrigo Sebastián Torres, M.A
Graduate Coordinator

“I was born and raised in México City and Zamora, Michoacán, México. I received my formal education in México, the United States, and France, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Russian Studies from Hamilton College, a Master’s degree in the Social Sciences from the University of Chicago, and a second Master’s degree in Clinical Child Psychology from DePaul University. I am currently working on my Doctoral degree in Clinical Child Psychology at DePaul University.

I have been the graduate coordinator for the Office of LGBTQA Student Services at DePaul since late October, 2006 and have been enjoying the varied challenges and pleasures of this position. I have particularly enjoyed meeting and working with students who are vested in making DePaul a truly welcoming, validating, and success promoting environment for all, regardless of sexual attraction, orientation and identity, and/or gender expression and identity. In addition to my position as Graduate Coordinator for the office, I am an extern in pediatric neuropsychology at the Neuropsychiatric Institute at the University of Illinois Medical Center and a teaching fellow for the Department of Psychology at DePaul University.”

Porsche S. Rice
Administrative Assistant

“I was born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina. In April 2000, I received an Honorable Discharge from the United States Navy after three years of service with tours in Great Lakes, IL; Camp LeJeune, NC; San Diego, CA). I earned an Associate of Arts Degree, with Honors, in General Education from Harold Washington College in June 2006 and am currently working on my Baccalaureate Degree in Secondary Education, with a concentration in Social Science, at DePaul University.

Once I complete my degree from DePaul University, I hope to work as a Junior High School teacher or as a school social worker. After I gain some work experience, I hope to continue in my education by pursuing a Master’s Degree in Social Science. My ultimate goal is to teach at the college level.

I have been the Administrative Assistant for the Office of LGBTQA Student Services at DePaul since early October, 2007, but have been involved with the LGBTQA community for several years prior. I look forward to bringing more resources to the office, as well as providing a different perspective on issues specific to the LGBTQA community.”