Associate Director of Equal Opportunity
Shelley Leder
As the Associate Director, Shelley assists in providing leadership and oversight within the office. Shelley serves as the Senior Title IX Coordinator and Deputy EEO Officer. Shelley is responsible for assisting in developing and maintaining the University's Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, providing oversight for the interactive process for religious, pregnancy, and disability-related requests for employees, and compliance requirements related to equal opportunity for the institution and its lab schools.
Assistant Director of Equal Opportunity
Megan Bishop
The Assistant Director of Equal Opportunity is responsible for oversight of the day-to-day report and response processes in compliance with applicable federal and state law and UNC System and campus policies. The Assistant Director of Equal Opportunity also serves as the Deputy Title IX Coordinator.
Assistant Director of Investigations & Clery Compliance
Rachel Blackburn
The Assistant Director of Investigations & Clery Compliance is in charge of overseeing the institution's compliance with Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, as well as the daily formal resolution procedures and investigation processes, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and UNC System policies. Rachel ensures equitable and impartial treatment during the investigative process and oversees the Equal Opportunity Associates.
Equal Opportunity Associates
Equal Opportunity Associate performs a variety of investigatory, administrative, and compliance-related duties in support of University policy and applicable laws pertaining to civil rights, compliance, and equity. EO Associates are responsible for conducting intital consultations, assisting in the facilitation of restorative resolutions, and investigating reports of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, sex-based misconduct, and workplace violence. EO Associates also provide education and outreach to the campus community at large.
Kaylyn Dollar (Hickory)
Grayson Kaiser (Boone)
Jack Booth (Boone)
Compliance Coordinator & Office Manager
Elvis Kennison
The Compliance Coordinator & Office Manager Assist EO staff with high-level administrative support to ensure compliance with University Policy and civil rights laws including, Title IX, Title VII, the ADA, and the Clery Act. Elvis oversees NCAA Student-Athlete Attestations. Oversees office management, case file management, and the office budget. Elvis also works with parties navigating formal resolution options and serves as a Hearing Facilitators for EO hearings.
Administrative Support Associate
Bailey Murray
Bailey serves as the Administrative Support Associate and serves as primary triage point for all inital communications and provides primary office management functions for office staff. Bailey assists individuals by providing accurate information related to EO procedures and University policies.