Zoë Gipson Vines

Name: Zoë or Zo

Pronunciation: zo-ee guh-ip-sun v-EYE-nz

Pronouns: they / them / theirs

Salient Identities: trans nonbinary, queer, neurodivergent,

dyslexic, autistic, low SES background

Education: B.A., English Literature and Communications with a Theatre Emphasis from Aquinas College (Grand Rapids, MI)

uniqname: zgvines

Birthday: 8/11

Sun in Leo / Rising Scorpio / Moon in Pisces

Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas

A Lil About Me: I am married to my BFF and we have three furbabies (1 dog and 2 cats). I used to teach preschool and kindergarten before working at UM. I love football and making faerie gardens and my music taste vaires wildly minute to minute.

On Campus I...

am listening to an audiobook or podcast
- Books are currently SciFi and Fantasy (lets talk about SJM!)
- Podcasts are currently Eating For Free, Smoush, and Normal Gossip
am thinking about where I will get my next coffee
- always with oat milk, maybe a chai or something floral
eat snacks almost all day (so stop by if you need something!)

Off Campus I...

am snuggling my dog or one of my cats
might be reading a book or reading tarot
spend time in my garden in the Spring and Summer
am crafting all year long
am playing Stardew Valley or River City Girls on my switch

My Honey

I am incredibly lucky to call my best friend my partner! Darcy (they/them) is the best partner I could ask for. We met in an English Literature class in college and never looked back! They work in LSA as well so we are a true Michigan family.

My Babies

Eleanor is the black and white tabby, she runs the house. Opie is the orange and white tabby, he is afraid. Wasabi is the dog who thinks he is a cat, he is bouncing.

Nails

I always have my nails done, its a requirement and a passion. Here are some of my favorites!

Rainbow Hair

I am always changing my hair up. I have had almost every color in the rainbow on my noggin.

Crafting

I love to crochet and embroider, I always have at least one project going.

Theatre

It's been a minute, but I love acting and helping create plays. I studied Theatre as a mode for Social Change and it changed my life.

Drag Shows

From RuPaul's Drag Race, I have seen Trixie & Katya, Yvie Oddly, Jinkx Monsoon, and Sasha Colby!

I love local drag and am always looking for new shows and artists.

Making Friends

I am really good at making friends wherever I go! They just aren't always human.

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