Title IX Staff Contact a staff member immediately at titleIX@yu.edu or (646) 592-6200 Immediate Help Artificial Intelligence Biotechnology Computer Science Cybersecurity Data Analytics and Visualization Digital Marketing and Media Mathematics Occupational Therapy Physician Assistant Physics Speech-Language Pathology Dr. Chaim Nissel Title IX Coordinator Vice Provost & Graduate Dean of Students drnissel@yu.edu (646) 592-4201 Furst Hall, Room 427 Dr. Chaim Nissel is the Vice Provost for Student Affairs, Graduate Dean of Students and Title IX Coordinator at Ó£»¨¶¯Âþ. He has worked at YU since 1996 in various capacities. Dr. Nissel earned his BA in psychology from SUNY Purchase and his MS in school psychology and his PsyD in school-clinical child psychology from Pace University. He is a NYS certified school psychologist and a licensed psychologist. As Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Nissel is responsible for overseeing all aspects of YU’s Title IX compliance, including regular updates to the policy, student education about Title IX and the policy and ensuring that all aspects of YU’s procedures and policies are followed in a caring and compassionate manner, at all times. Ann Todd Deputy Title IX Coordinator Specializing in Sexual Assault and Harassment Ann.todd@yu.edu (646) 592-4624 Ann Todd is the Deputy Title IX Coordinator at Ó£»¨¶¯Âþ and has been at YU since 2022. Ann received her BA at Davidson College and her law degree from the University of Nebraska. Ann has worked in the Title IX field for close to ten years and is frequent speaker on issues of sexual harassment in higher education. She also has a background in investigations of sexual misconduct, serving as an external investigator for colleges and university across the country. At YU, Ann is focused on addressing and responding to reports of sexual harassment, including sexual violence and intimate partner violence. Joe Bednarsh Deputy Title IX Coordinator Specializing in Athletics and cases involving YU students joe.bednarsh@yu.edu (646) 592-4615 Furst Hall 423 Joe Bednarsh is the Associate Dean of Students at Ó£»¨¶¯Âþ and has been at YU since 1991. Joe studied forensic science at John Jay College and received his MBA from Ó£»¨¶¯Âþ. As Associate Dean, Bednarsh oversees the student experience at YU, student success, athletics, and the COVID Team. Dean Bednarsh has been involved with Title IX at YU since 2005. Besides being a Title IX generalist, Joe works with cases involving equity in athletics, student-athletes, and both graduate and undergraduate YU students. Jennifer Kim Deputy Title IX Coordinator Specializing in cases involving Cardozo Law School students jennifer.kim@yu.edu (646) 592-6421 Jenn Kim is the Dean of Students and Associate Dean of Student Services & Advising, Diversity & Inclusion at Cardozo School of Law and has been at Cardozo since 2015. Prior to Cardozo, Dean Kim co-taught at the University of Baltimore School of Law’s Family Law Clinic, where she supervised students in their direct representation of clients subjected to abuse in family law matters. Dean Kim is a graduate of Brandeis University and earned her J.D. from Boston College Law School, where she was actively involved with the Criminal Justice Clinic’s Boston College Defenders. As Dean of Students, Dean Kim oversees the Office of Student Life, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and Office of Academic Success. She has been involved with the Title IX Office at YU since 2020. Dean Kim has received training in conducting investigations and the recent changes to the Title IX regulations, and works on cases involving students from the law school. Renee Coker Deputy Title IX Coordinator Specializing in cases involving employees renee.coker@yu.edu 646.592.4336 Wilf Campus, BH 806 Renee Coker is the Senior Director for Talent Management & Equity Compliance in the office of Human Resources. In her capacity in HR, Renee educates and coaches employees, administrators, managers and supervisors in a variety of areas. She received a BS in finance from SUNY Old Westbury and an MPA in Human Resources Management/Operations Management from CUNY-John Jay College of Criminal Justice. She holds certifications from Cornell University ILR School in EEO and Diversity & Inclusion Management. Renee is focusing on addressing and responding to reports of sexual harassment and sex discrimination involving employees.