All community members are invited to share their perspectives, observations, and feedback anonymously with Gina Maisto Smith and Leslie Gomez of Cozen O’Connor.
Please note: the survey-style platform is hosted by Cozen O’Connor and responses will only be viewable by Cozen O’Connor. No personally-identifying information is captured unless you manually share it at the conclusion of the survey.)
Title IX—part of a 1972 federal education law—prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity. Sexual harassment and sexual violence are forms of sex discrimination. Amherst College is committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, and harassment based upon sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
Laurie Frankl has served as Amherst's first full-time Title IX coordinator since 2013. Laurie is a civil rights attorney. Prior to joining Amherst, she litigated in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. The mother to boy/girl twins who are active in sports, Laurie adores recreational running, cycling, and cross-country skiing.
The Title IX office is located at:
Laurie also works remotely some days. She can be reached every day by email and telephone.
Link to Title IX Training Registration
Reporting a Title IX Concern
Confidential Resource Provider, Amanda Vann, 413-542-5671
Amanda will not share information with others on campus unless you provide her with consent to do so.
Amanda Collings Vann
Director of Health Education
Amherst College
Pronouns: she/Her/Hers
413-542-5671