Associate Director of Equal Opportunity
Megan Bishop
The Associate Director of Equal Opportunity is responsible for oversight of the EO procedures, University report and response processes in compliance with applicable federal and state law, and UNC system and campus policies. The Associate Director of Equal Opportunity also serves as the Deputy Equal Employment Opportunity Officer and Deputy Title IX Coordinator.
Associate Director of EO Investigations & Operations
Rachel Blackburn
The Associate Director of EO Investigations & Operations is responsible for administrative oversight of EO, procedures related to investigation, and Clery Compliance in accordance with applicable federal, state, system, and campus laws and policies. The Associate Director of EO Investigations & Operations also serves as the Deputy Clery Compliance Officer.
Equal Opportunity Associates
Equal Opportunity Associate performs a variety of investigatory, administrative, and compliance-related duties in support of University policy and applicable laws. They are responsible for conducting initial consultations, assisting in the facilitation of restorative resolutions, and investigating reports of discrimination, harassment, related retaliation, and workplace violence. EO Associates also provides education and outreach to the campus community. Each Associate is available for in-person meetings at their designated campus location and can also be reached through online platforms such as Zoom.
Kaylyn Dollar (Hickory Campus)
Grayson Kaiser (Boone Campus)
Jack Booth (Boone Campus)
Compliance Coordinator & Office Manager
Elvis Kennison
The Compliance Coordinator & Office Manager assists EO staff with high-level administrative support to ensure compliance with University Policy and applicable state and federal laws. The Compliance Coordinator & Office Manager oversees NCAA Student-Athlete Attestations, office management, case file management, and the office budget. The Compliance Coordinator & Office Manager also works with parties to navigate formal resolution options and serves as a hearing administrator for EO hearings.
Administrative Support Associate
Pamela McFadden-Mejia
The Administrative Support Associate serves as the primary triage point for all in-person and telephone communications, manages daily office operations, and provides essential support for compliance-related administrative tasks.