Join CMSS and SOGIE in welcoming Hope Giselle to JMU! Hope Giselle is a national organizer, Diversity & Inclusion specialist, and a Trans Activist. Miami native Hope Giselle got her start in activism and facilitation while in College at Alabama State University. Helping to found and govern the conservative schools FIRST LGBT organization. Giselle graduated with a BFA, and Masters in Fine Arts as the first openly trans woman to do so at her Alma Matter Alabama State University and hit the ground running with her modern social take on trans and black bodies in public spaces. Giselle is definitely a force the world should be aware of.