Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Interim Title IX Coordinator 
Nick Stanton was appointed as Director for Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity in 2017.  Prior to this, he served as the Title IX Coordinator and Investigator for AAEO.  Before coming to UVM, Nick practiced law in a variety of settings, focusing on civil rights, employment, and municipal law for Vermont Legal Aid, Disability Rights Vermont, and Monaghan Safar Ducham PLLC. Nick attended Vermont Law School and has a B.A. in Sociology and Anthropology from Johnson State College.

Nick.Stanton@uvm.edu

Investigator
Kate investigates complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, and Title IX violations within the UVM community. Prior to working at UVM, Kate practiced law in a variety of non-profit settings, where she provided legal services to indigent persons experiencing domestic violence or housing insecurity, and investigated human rights violations in the areas of public employment, public accommodations, and housing.  Kate earned a B.A. in French Language and Literature from Barnard College, and and a J.D. from Northeastern School of Law.

Katherine.Spence@uvm.edu

Support Coordinator
Ava Spiegel is a Support Coordinator with the Office of Equal Opportunity and she is available to meet with students and employees who have concerns about discrimination, bias, and harassment, as well as sexual misconduct.   Ava also assists with equal opportunity-related projects and initiatives. 

Ava.Spiegel@uvm.edu

Support Coordinator and Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Jenny Grace is a Support Coordinator with the Office of Equal Opportunity and she is available to meet with students and employees who have concerns or questions about sexual misconduct, as well as other forms of discrimination and harassment.  

Jenny.Grace@uvm.edu