“When it comes to transgender people, I am quite ignorant. Not because I don't care or don't agree, I just can't put myself in their shoes. therefore I have a difficult time understanding.

From a student’s feedback essay:
Quoting Madison Machado: Over the past two weeks, we have covered a lot of important material. I think the one topic that has stuck out to me the most was the speaker, Reverend Donnie. She came in with the most positive and upbeat energy. She did not once preach at us or hit us over the head with facts. She truly wanted to teach and inspire. She was so open and understanding, it really was incredible. The way she was able to answer the hard questions really made me feel like she wanted all of us to understand. When it comes to transgender people, I am quite ignorant. Not because I don't care or don't agree, I just can't put myself in their shoes therefore I have a difficult time understanding. I left after that class with a better understanding and more empathy. Now, whenever someone is talking down about transgender people, I find myself stepping in and defending the transgender community. Unquote. (Used by permission.)

“Consistently rated as one of the best classes each semester.

Comments of faculty member in biology
Quoting William Pellicio: Rev. Dr. Anderson has been a guest speaker for several years in my class Human Sexuality (Bio 1040) at the Community College of Rhode Island. A very popular speaker, Dr. Anderson has tackled such topics as Religion and Sexuality (a fascinating history lesson), Gender, Transexuality and Religion (lots of personal sharing), and Politics and Sexuality. Consistently rated as one of the best classes each semester. Unquote. (Used by permission.)