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

 

The Associate Title IX Coordinator is a new role established in 2023 to expand UNM’s Title IX programming and prevention efforts. The Associate Title IX Coordinator portfolio has an emphasis on training and development and process improvement of the Title IX grievance procedures.

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