Hunter Lacy
ADA specialist
(804) 828-1347 
lacyjh@vcu.edu   

Hunter Lacy (he/him) helps employees navigate the process of seeking reasonable accommodations in their place of work and educates the campus community regarding best practices for individuals with disabilities and compliance with ADA, federal, state, and university policies. He previously worked as a Coordinator of Inclusion and Support Services, where he facilitated the accommodations process and fostered an environment for all individuals to thrive in. Hunter received a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders, with a Minor in Disability Studies, from James Madison University.

Katy Washington, J.D., Ph.D.
Chief accessibility officer, serving as the ADA/Section 504 coordinator
(804) 827-0749
washingtonk8@vcu.edu 

Katy Washington (she/her) ensures the appropriate policies, processes and resources are in place across the university in compliance with laws directly impacting equal access for individuals with disabilities; serves as the University’s ADA/Section 504 Coordinator; and provides guidance, consultation, and collaboration with workgroups and campus partners to provide an innovative approach to proactively removing physical and digital barriers to equal access. She brings more than 18 years of higher education disability services and compliance experience with her. She graduated from the University of Central Arkansas with a Master of Science degree in Counseling Psychology then went on to receive her Juris Doctorate from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and a Ph.D. in Public Policy from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.

Kent Holden
Administrative assistant
(804) 828-1347
holdenkj@vcu.edu 

Kent Holden (he/him) provides support for all staff members within EAS. They previously worked as an Instructional Assistant for VCU's School of World Studies, where they facilitated in-person and online learning spaces for Introduction to World Cinema courses. Kent received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from VCU. 

Sara Roan
EAS senior specialist
(804) 827-9987
sroan@vcu.edu

Sara Roan (she/her) provides compliance project management and operations support for EAS. She has been with EAS since 2015, working extensively with three areas within the unit (Title IX, Equal Opportunity, and ADA). Sara graduated from the Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts at The New School with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts.

Todd Faltin
Equal opportunity case specialist
(804) 828-1347
faltintm@vcu.edu   

Todd Faltin (he/they) contributes to the day-to-day operations of the EO Team by supporting the intake and assessment of potential cases of discrimination. As a public servant, Todd is a two-time AmeriCorps VISTA and a recent Case Manager in the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of External Civil Rights Compliance, with an additional decade-plus in various customer service roles. He graduated from Indiana University of Pa. with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and from Prescott College with a Master of Science degree in Resilient & Sustainable Communities.

Alazzia Hasty, J.D.
Senior civil rights investigator
(804) 828-1347
hastya@vcu.edu

Alazzia Hasty (she/her) serves as a third-party fact finder, investigating allegations of discrimination with neutrality, as they relate to Equal Opportunity and Employment Equity. She previously worked as an Assistant State’s Attorney in the Criminal Appeals Division of the Cook County State's Attorney's Office in Chicago, IL. She has also clerked for the Federal Aviation Administration in the Office of Chief Counsel, Employment and Labor Law Division. Alazzia graduated from East Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications and from North Carolina Central University with a Master of Arts in English Literature. She received her Juris Doctorate from North Carolina Central University’s School of Law.

Jeffrey Turnbull
Civil rights investigator
(804) 828-1347
turnbulljr@vcu.edu 

Jeffrey Turnbull (he/him) investigates allegations of discrimination under applicable university policies. He previously worked as an investigator and then a team leader for the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education. Jeffrey has a Bachelor's degree from Knox College and a Master's degree from DePaul University.

VACANT
Director, EEO and affirmative action programs
(804) 828-1347 
equity@vcu.edu  

Claire Becker, M.A. Ed.
Training and compliance manager
(804) 828-1524
beckerc3@vcu.edu 

Claire Becker (she/her) coordinates compliance of VCU's Safety and Protection of Minors on Campus policy by monitoring registration and compliance of activities involving minors, as well as providing training and technical assistance. She was previously a teacher and coach in Chesterfield County before working at Richard Bland College in Admissions. Claire graduated from William & Mary with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Kinesiology, as well as a Master of Arts in Education.  

India Brown
Civil rights investigator
(804) 828-1347
brownin@vcu.edu 

India Brown (she/her) investigates allegations of prohibited conduct related to VCU's Title IX and Sex-Based Misconduct policies. Prior to joining EAS, she worked in the VCU Police Department for over a decade. India graduated from VCU with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and a Bachelor of Arts degree in African American Studies. 

Dana V. King, MSW
Title IX outreach, support, and informal resolution specialist
(804) 828-1347
vandervelded@vcu.edu

Dana V. King (she/her) supports the intake and informal resolution processes for VCU's Title IX and Sex-Based Misconduct policies. Dana graduated from UNC Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and from Virginia Commonwealth University with a Master of Social Work and a Graduate Gender Violence Intervention Certificate.

Beth Paris, Ph.D.
Senior civil rights investigator
(804) 828-3932
eparis2@vcu.edu 

Beth Paris (she/her) investigates allegations of prohibited conduct related to VCU's Title IX and Sex-Based Misconduct policies. From prior roles in Residence Life and Student Conduct, she brings a decade of experience working with students on university campuses to this role. Beth graduated from University of Central Florida with Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees and earned a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, Policy, and Justice at VCU.

Melanie Pringle
Title IX case coordinator
(804) 828-1347
pringlem@vcu.edu

Melanie Pringle (she/her) manages the life cycle of Title IX and Sex-Based Misconduct cases to ensure statutory compliance. She has previously worked for government and nonprofit agencies that prioritize connecting marginalized populations with supportive resources to advance equity and justice. Melanie graduated from Guilford College with Bachelor of Arts degrees in Music and Spanish and from UNC-Greensboro with a Master of Arts degree in Women's and Gender Studies.

Elizabeth Scott-Francis, Ed.D.
Title IX coordinator and director of outreach and support
(804) 828-1347
scottfranceh@vcu.edu

Elizabeth Scott-Francis (she/her) is responsible for coordinating VCU's efforts to comply with obligations under Title IX, including response to all allegations of prohibited conduct defined in the university’s Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy - Interim and Sex-Based Misconduct Policy - Interim. She brings over a decade of Title IX administration and student affairs experience with her. She graduated from the University of Virginia with a Master of Education degree in Student Affairs Practice in Higher Education then went on to receive her Doctorate in Education in Leadership and Policy in Organizations (Higher Education) from Vanderbilt University.