Those Involved in the Title IX Process

Individuals who participate in the Title IX process as administrators, investigators, informal facilitators, and decision-makers are listed below. For information about the training provided to Title IX personnel, please visit our Title IX Training Materials page.

Title IX Coordinator, Deputy Title IX Coordinator, and Assistant Deputy Title IX Coordinators

Elyce C. Morris, Director, Associate Vice President, Compliance and Chief Civil Rights Officer

Ms. Morris is responsible for NAU’s compliance with Title IX and related federal and state law.  She oversees the Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Title IX.

Josh C. Floyd, Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Mr. Floyd leads the Office of Title IX Compliance and Services (TIXCS) and performs delegated Title IX Coordinator functions.  He serves as the Title IX Coordinator in the Title IX Coordinator’s absence.  Floyd facilitates informal resolutions and carries out a host of Title IX compliance-related duties.

Sara Olson, Assistant Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Campus Living

Ms. Olson is Director, Campus Operations and Assistant Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Campus Living.  She collaborates closely with the Title IX Coordinator or designee and Office Title IX Compliance and Services (TIXCS) to promote safety, awareness and Title IX compliance in the context of the campus living experience.

Beth Vechinski, Assistant Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Athletics

Ms. Vechinski is Associate Athletic Director, Senior Woman Administrator, and Assistant Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Athletics.  She collaborates closely with the Title IX Coordinator or designee and Office Title IX Compliance and Services (TIXCS) on multiple compliance-related matters.

Robert M. Zbikowski, Assistant Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Student Initiatives

Mr. Zbikowski is the Senior Associate Dean of Students and Assistant Deputy Title IX Coordinator n for Student Initiatives.  He collaborates closely with the Title IX Coordinator or designee and Office Title IX Compliance and Services (TIXCS) to ensure that student-related matters, especially student supportive measures through the Care Center, run smoothly.

Cassie Luke, Assistant Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Campus Living*

Ms. Luke is Director, Campus Operations and Assistant Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Campus Living.  She collaborates closely with the Title IX Coordinator or designee and Office Title IX Compliance and Services (TIXCS) to promote safety, awareness and Title IX compliance in the context of the campus living experience.

Investigators and Informal Facilitators

Abby D. Bryan, Complaint Resolution Officer

Lara L. Fox, Complaint Resolution Officer

Dan D. Fishel, Director, Civil Rights Compliance Investigations

Stephanie S. Brown, Complaint Resolution Officer*

Stacy H. Butcher, Complaint Resolution Administrative Officer*

Title IX Hearing Panel Members

Bekka Alvarado, Assistant Director, Campus Operations, Campus Living

Heather Ashby, Associate Clinical Professor, Maria and Steve Sanghi College of Nursing

Jamie Axelrod, Director, EO & Affirmative Action, Disability Resources

Yvonne Campbell, Assistant Director, EO & Affirmative Action, Disability Resources

Amerita Hamlet, Assistant Clinical Professor, Maria and Steve Sanghi College of Nursing

Gretchen McAllister, Professor, Department of Teaching and Learning

Christina Mooroian-Pennington, Assistant Clinical Professor, Maria and Steve Sanghi College of Nursing

Fe D. Murray, Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

Pete Yanka, Director, Student Life Experience, Veteran and Military Services

Alisa Badenhorst, Budget Analyst, Senior*

Laurie Cates, Executive Assistant, Advancement*

Timoy Graham, Residence Hall Director, Campus Living*

Helen Bailey Hemmer, Director, Academic Support*

Martin L. Tease, Program Manager, Student Affairs*

Shawntell Thomas, Academic Advisor, Intermediate*

Other Decision-Makers

Megan K. Gavin, Dean of Students

Pamela J. Henionen, Associate Vice President, Equity and Access Office*

Margot Saltonstall, Vice President, Student Affairs

Josh Mackey, Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer*

An asterisk (*) denotes individuals who no longer participate in the Title IX process at NAU.