Meet Your Title IX Coordinators

The Title IX Coordinator is the University of New Mexico’s designated Title IX compliance authority. The Title IX Coordinator focuses on systemic policy, process, and prevention topics including assessing campus climate and current program effectiveness; collaboration and cooperation with campus and community partners; and ensuring other members of the Title IX Team have the appropriate knowledge, skills, training, and resources necessary to successfully fulfill their responsibilities.

Institutions must ensure that the designated Title IX Coordinator is:

  • Independent and able to avoid conflicts of interest;
  • Reports to or is a member of the institution’s senior leadership; and
  • Has the institutional; authority to effectively coordinate the institution’s compliance efforts and responsibilities under Title IX.

Title IX Coordinator

 

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Beck Rivera, JD, CCEP

Deputy Chief Compliance Officer & Title IX Coordinator 

As Title IX Coordinator, I help ensure that everyone at the University of New Mexico learns, works, and thrives in a safe and equitable environment. I oversee the university’s response to concerns involving discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and related matters under Title IX. 

With a background in law, compliance, and higher education, I approach this work with both legal expertise and a strong commitment to supporting individuals through what can often be difficult situations. 

My role includes: 

  • Overseeing investigations and resolution processes 
  • Coordinating supportive measures and accommodations 
  • Providing campus-wide training and education 
  • Ensuring compliance with federal regulations 

Beyond Title IX, I serve as UNM’s Deputy Chief Compliance Officer, supporting ethical and regulatory practices across the institution. 

At its core, Title IX work is about people. My goal is to make sure every member of our community feels heard, supported, and empowered. 

Please don’t hesitate to reach out — my office is here to help. 

Associate Title IX Coordinator

Rachel Foster

Rachel serves as Associate Title IX Coordinator, supporting CEEO compliance staff in managing the CEEO grievance process and the University’s response to reports of discrimination, harassment, and related misconduct. She conducts campus-wide trainings on rights and reporting obligations under Title IX and facilitates modifications for students and employees for pregnancy and related conditions. Since joining CEEO in 2023 as a Compliance Specialist, Rachel has applied her expertise in conducting compassionate, trauma-informed, and transparent investigations and alternative resolutions involving Title IX and other civil rights matters.

Deputy Title IX Coordinators

Deputy Title IX Coordinators are individuals designated by the Title IX Coordinator to assist with management and implementation of area-specific compliance strategies and programs. Deputy Title IX Coordinators are identified based on their knowledge of population-specific needs, trends, and issues related to sex or gender-based harassment or discrimination.

  • Amy Beggin – Athletics
  • DeAnna Padilla – Residence Life & Student Housing
  • Megan Chibanga – Residence Life & Student Housing
  • Jennifer Love – Academic Affairs
  • Mei-Lee Palmer – Human Resources