Welcome to the Equity & Title IX Office

American University Campus

The Office of Equity and Title IX oversees all of our efforts to prevent and respond to discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct and serves all faculty, staff, and students. Its responsibilities include formal and informal complaint resolution, the provision of interim and/or supportive measures, education and training, and outreach and engagement.

Office of Equity & Title IX Staff

Leslie Annexstein AVP for Equity & Title IX Coordinator

annexstein@american.edu

Laura Buchs Director for Equity & Deputy Title IX Coordinator

lbuchs@american.edu

Brelynn Thomas Equity & Title IX Training Manager

brelynn@american.edu

Yeabsera Mengistu Equity & Title IX Administrative Coordinator

yeabsera@american.edu

Lauren Stocks-Smith Equity and Title IX Investigator

laurenss@american.edu

Marissa Abraham Equity & Title IX Investigator

mabraham@american.edu

Nicole Fauster Equity & Title IX Investigator

nfauster@american.edu

Selena Benitez-Cuffee Equity & Title IX Case Manager & Hearing Admin

selenabc@american.edu