Student Clubs
A great way to get involved at Brightpoint is by joining a club, interest group, or an intramural sports team! If you are interested in joining a club or organization, please feel free to email a club leader or sponsor. Check the weekly Student Activities newsletter for updated meeting times.
Want to start your own organization? Learn more about the process of starting a new campus club.
Student Clubs
Anime Club
Advisor: Richard Hoeser
Student Leader: Alexis Nunez
In the past, the Anime Club has attended Comicon conventions.
Art Club
Advisors: Colin Ferguson and Paula Winn
Student Leader: TBA
Provides students in the visual arts program as well as students, faculty, staff and the greater community exposure to the arts in all forms.
Chess Club
Advisors: Scott Meredith and Herman West
Come enjoy the game of chess whether you're a beginner or an expert player.
Gaming Club
Advisor: Richard Hoeser
Student Leader: Aspen Beasley
Brings together gamers of all types to share their gaming hobbies and participate in gaming activities such as multiplayer game sessions.
Gay-Straight Alliance
Advisor: Jamie Mergliano and Sushma Popli-Aibara
Brightpoint’s student-led organization intended to nurture a safe and supportive environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning individuals as well as cisgender heterosexual allies.
History Club
Advisor: Greg Hansard
Student Leader: Arthur Rogers
Brings history awareness to Brightpoint students.
Honor & Distinction: Black Student Alliance
Advisor: Ben Rogers
Instagram: @bsajtcc
Provides leadership opportunities, social gatherings, mentoring and community services opportunities.
Movie Club
Advisor: Andrew Bryce
Student Leader: Edgar Hernandez
Programming Club
Advisor: TBA
Student Leader: Jason Thomas
Brings like-minded individuals together to complete various programming projects and gain computer-science related experience.
Rotaract Club
Advisor: Che Boisseau
Student Leader: Megan Snellings
Meets the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month and focuess on volunteering to make a difference, together, in our communities.
S.T.E.M.–H Club
Advisors: Dr. Pascal Renault
Student Leader: Miranda Beaudry
Meets on a regular basis for students interested in science, technology, engineering, math and health-related fields and activities.
Student Government Association (SGA)
Advisor: Che Boisseau
SGA Email
Instagram: @jtccsga
The SGA was established to encourage an active role in college life and activities. SGA provides each student with a voice in student affairs. Elections are held at the beginning of the academic year in September.
Student Nurses Association
Advisor: Therese Willoughby
Student Veteran’s Organization
Advisors: Michael Murphy
Facebook: facebook.com/jtccsvo
Brightpoint’s SVO is part of the Virginia Student Veteran’s of America Chapter
Theatre Club
Advisor: Kerrigan Sullivan
Promotes theatre and theatrical performances at Brightpoint.
THRIVE
Advisor: TBA
Student Leader: Abigail Wilda
Brightpoint’s non-denominational student-led ministry, holding worship nights, open mic nights, retreats, community service events, bible study and more.
Women in STEM
Advisor: Jennifer Pettyjohn
Student Leader: Obehi
Instagram: @jtccwomeninstem
Works to increase awareness of the challenges faced by minorities in STEM and encourages and supports underrepresented groups in STEM fields.
Yarn Club
Advisor: Suzanne Sherry
Instagram: @jtccyarnclub
Brings together like-minded individuals to imbue joy and hope in the world with fiber, one stitch at a time. The group supports local charities near the Brightpoint campus.
Sports Clubs
Flag Football
Sponsor: Che Boisseau
Soccer
Sponsor: Ebenezer Emos
Volleyball
Sponsor: Wanda Davis
Interest Groups
Dental Careers Club
Advisor: Paula Inserra
Student Leader: Keria Coleman
Massage Therapy Club
Advisor: Sara Rennie
Student Leader: Amber Marlowe
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Club
Student Leader: Victoria Parham
Honorary Organizations- recognizing academic achievement
Tau Rho Chapter (Chester)
Advisor: Dr. Nikki Hicks
Beta Omicron Omicron (Midlothian)
Advisor: Margaret “Peggy” Parrish