Division of Campus Life

Office of Equity Compliance and Reporting

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Office of Equity Compliance and Reporting

The Office of Equity Compliance and Reporting in the Division of Campus Life serves students, faculty and staff by ensuring compliance with federal and state civil rights laws and supporting those who report incidents of discrimination or harassment.

What We Do

The Office of Equity Compliance and Reporting serves all members of the Brown community, offering consultation and advice, formal and informal processes for resolving complaints of discrimination and harassment, and resources and support. We work with University departments and staff to offer consultation about compliance with civil rights laws and regulations, and we partner with other University offices to investigate concerns and address prohibited conduct.

We provide oversight of policies and procedures to ensure that Brown University is compliant with relevant federal laws, including, but not limited to, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and other applicable state laws and regulations and Brown University policies.

Who We Are

Staff in the Office of Equity Compliance and Reporting support individuals who report situations or concerns about discrimination, harassment, disability discrimination, denial of accessibility accommodations, gender discrimination and sexual violence. Our staff members partner with other University offices to investigate these concerns and address prohibited conduct.

Compliance & Reporting Staff

Affiliated Staff

Staff who support the investigation and adjudication of formal Title IX complaints. 

  • Yolanda Castillo-Appollonio

    Title IX Coordinator For Undergraduate Students, Director of Student Conduct & Community Standards, Senior Associate Dean of Students
    yolanda_castillo-appollonio@brown.edu

  • Lindsay Orchowski, Ph.D

    Title IX Coordinator for The Warren Alpert Medical School, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior (Research)
    lindsay_orchowski@brown.edu

  • Maria E. Suarez

    Title IX Coordinator for Graduate Students, Associate Dean of Student Support
    maria_suarez@brown.edu

  • Anne Windham

    Title IX Coordinator for Faculty, Senior Associate Dean of the Faculty
    anne_windham@brown.edu

Areas of Support

Report an Incident

If you have experienced discrimination, harassment, gender discrimination, or sexual violence, or if you have experienced or witnessed a potential violation of the Code of Student Conduct, Brown has a range of reporting options and resources.

REPORT AN INCIDENT