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Title IX and Violence Prevention

Meet Our Team


All members of the Title IX team are passionate about preventing and responding to incidents of sex based discrimination.  Please contact us for information, resources, support, or to file a report.

Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Title IX Coordinators

The College has appointed a Title IX Coordinator as well as Deputy Title IX Coordinators to oversee its response to all reports of sexual misconduct and harassment, conduct training, and coordinate compliance with the requirements of Title IX. 

 The Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Title IX Coordinators are knowledgeable and trained in the College’s policies and procedures, and state and federal laws, that apply to sexual misconduct and harassment, and the dynamics of sexual misconduct and harassment.  The Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Title IX Coordinators are available to meet with any individual to discuss the options for resolving a report under this policy.

Sarah Laake, M.S.

Sarah Laake, M.S.

Director, Title IX | Title IX Coordinator

170 W. Fairbanks

(407) 691-1773

Matt Hawks, M.A.

Matt Hawks, M.A.

Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Troutman Bldg, second floor

(407) 646-2104

Pennie Parker, B.A.

Pennie Parker, B.A.

Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Gender Equity in Athletics

Alfond Sports Center, second floor

(407) 646-2636

Prevention, Education, and Outreach

Heather Surrency

Prevention Educator

(407) 691-1796