Contact Us

To reach the on-call member of our team during regular business hours, please call (816) 235-1771.

We are located at 5115 Oak Street, in the Administrative Center building on UMKC’s Volker Campus.

FAX: 816-235-6537

UMKC’s Equal Opportunity/Title IX Team

KC Atchinson, J.D.
Director of Equity & Title IX
Title IX Coordinator/Equity Officer/ADA Coordinator and Accessibility Specialist
816-235-6705
atchinsonk@umkc.edu

KC Atchinson (she/her) leads both the Office of Equity & Title IX (ETIX) and supervises RISE: Resources, Intervention, Support, & Education. She works to ensure full campus compliance with our Equal Employment/Educational Opportunity and Nondiscrimination and Sexual Harassment under Title IX policies, overseeing the investigation and resolution processes for all complaints made to ETIX. She also works with Athletics to maintain compliance with the NCAA Board of Governors Policy on Campus Sexual Violence. In addition, KC provides regular consultation and training upon request to students, faculty, and staff across campus.

Sabrina Monsees
Equal Opportunity Investigator
816-235-1049
sm537@umkc.edu

Sabrina Monsees (she/her) investigates complaints of discrimination and harassment based on an individual’s protected identity and potential violations of Title IX. Sabrina also provides supportive measures for students, faculty, and staff who work with ETIX, and provides training to UMKC departments and student organizations. Sabrina serves on UMKC’s Partners in Prevention coalition and the UMKC School of Medicine’s Expect Respect Committee.

Chris Roberts
Equal Opportunity Investigator
816-235-6522
crwg4@umkc.edu

Chris Roberts investigates complaints of discrimination and harassment based on an individual’s protected identity and potential violations of Title IX. Chris also provides supportive measures for students, faculty, and staff who work with ETIX, and provides training to UMKC departments and student organizations. Chris serves on UMKC’s CARE Team and as a Student Conduct Hearing Panelist.

Christi Roeder
Compliance Specialist II
Data Administrator
816-235-1323
roederc@umkc.edu

Christi Roeder manages the ETIX database and filing system. Christi tracks and compiles aggregate data for our annual reports, as well as performing numerous administrative tasks in support of ETIX’s mission. Christi also serves on various ad hoc committees supporting data management and annual reporting across UMKC and the UM System.

Brandi Thomas
Equal Opportunity Investigator
816-235-1410
btd9g@umkc.edu

Brandi Thomas investigates complaints of discrimination and harassment based on an individual’s protected identity and potential violations of Title IX. Brandi also provides supportive measures for students, faculty, and staff who work with ETIX, and provides training to UMKC departments and student organizations. Brandi serves on the MOCSA | Metropolitan Organization Countering Sexual Assault Sexual Assault Response Team (SART).

Holly VanOstran
ADA Coordinator and Campus Accessibility Specialist
816-235-6910
hvanostran@umkc.edu

Holly VanOstran oversees UMKC’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), and other laws, regulations, and policies related to ensuring an accessible campus environment for all students, employees, and visitors. Holly manages the interactive process for disability, pregnancy, and religious accommodation requests, and collaborates with departments to implement these accommodations for all employees at UMKC. Holly also addresses barriers to physical and digital accessibility and promotes universal design principles across campus operations. Holly works closely with Campus Facilities, Information Services, Human Resources Partners, and other stakeholders to further UMKC’s commitment to opportunity, collaboration, and equal access.