Jonathan Chavez-Baez
Director of Belonging and Engagement
Pronouns: He/Him
Office: Stevenson Union 306
Email: chavezbjo@sou.edu
Phone: (541) 5526478
Sweets Underwood
Belonging and Engagement Coordinator for Gender & Sexuality Justice
Pronouns: Any pronouns offered respectfully
Office: Stevenson Union 306
Email: underwoods@sou.edu
Phone: 541.552.8582
Sweets Underwood is a seasoned higher education professional with over a decade of expertise in gender and sexuality justice. She holds a B.A. in Feminist Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she studied and examined the impacts of systemic oppression on marginalized communities.
Known for her gentle guidance and visionary approach, Sweets excels as a change agent and community builder. Her extensive knowledge includes group facilitation, leadership development, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. With a specialization in trauma-informed practices, restorative justice, and curriculum design, she is committed to creating inclusive environments that both illuminate and honor diversity.
Sweets’ passion for supporting individuals and nurturing human connection drives her work, making her a deeply impactful leader in creating spaces where every person’s humanity is acknowledged and valued. She serves as an advisor, mentor, and advocate to students, clubs, and organizations on campus.
Marvin Woodard
Belonging and Engagement Coordinator for Racial Justice
Pronouns: he/him
Office: Stevenson Union 306
Email: woodardm@sou.edu
Phone: 541.552.8791
Marvin Woodard Jr., Belonging and Engagement Coordinator for Racial Justice, has worked in higher education since 1998 and started with SOU in 2001. He has held multiple positions within the Student Affairs division and is seen as a community connector. His passion for people, supporting the development of diverse communities, and being a lifelong learner has helped him find long-term success in higher education.
Marvin serves as advisor to students, clubs and organizations, speaker and panelist on issues of race & ethnicity, as well as mentor to students from diverse backgrounds both on and off campus.
Jay Sorensen
Belonging and Engagement Coordinator for Clubs and Organizations
Pronouns: He/Him
Office: Stevenson Union 312
Email: sorensenj@sou.edu
Phone: (541) 5528827
Rachel Harris
Belonging and Engagement Office Specialist
Pronouns: She/Her
Office: Stevenson Union 312
Email: harrisr3@sou.edu
Phone: (541) 5527098
Rachel Harris is an SOU graduate with a certification in copyediting and a commitment to accessibility. She acts as a jack-of-many-trades supporting the work of the entire Belonging and Engagement team and assists the student leaders of SOU’s myriad clubs and unions. An avid participant in transformative fandom, Rachel is deeply curious about other people’s passions and passionate about maintaining SOU as a place where students can pursue the things that bring them joy and excitement.



