Our Team
EWU has a team of individuals who work together to respond to Title IX issues. If we can support you in any way, please don't hesitate to reach out to a member of our team.
For a list of confidential and non-confidential resources, please visit our Resources page.
Annika Scharosch
Title IX Coordinator Associate Vice President of Civil Rights, Compliance and Enterprise Risk Management
Coordinates EWU's Title IX compliance efforts and provides training to the campus community.
Tawanka 211
509.359.6724
ascharosch@ewu.edu
Ray Rector
Director of Equal Opportunity & Investigator; Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Conducts investigations into complaints against students and employees.
Tawanka 211
Dr. Samantha Armstrong Ash
Dean of Students / AVP Student Life
Ensures compliance with the Student Conduct Code and provides guidance on all sexual misconduct allegations involving students. Serves as a presiding officer for student conduct cases.
Pence Union Building 301
509.359.7924
Dr. Heidi Schnebly
Senior Director Student Accommodations and Support Services
Serves as a member of the Student Care Team to provide support to students (Complainants or Respondents) throughout the student conduct process.
Tawanka 121
509.359.7924
hschnebly@ewu.edu
Michelle Helmerick
Student Care Team Manager
Manages the Student Care Team and provides support to students (Complainant or Respondents) throughout the student conduct process.
Tawanka 121
509.359.7924
mhelmerick@ewu.edu
Stacey Reece
Director for Student Rights & Responsibilities
Serves as the primary point of contact for all student conduct hearings.
Showalter 127
509.359.7919
sreece@ewu.edu
Tricia Hughes
Senior Director of Counseling & Wellness Services; Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Assists with the development and implementation of student health and wellness prevention programs.
URC 201
509.359.6287
thughes11@ewu.edu
Catherine Walker
Senior Associate Athletic Director / SWA / Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Assists with Title IX compliance in Athletics.
PEB 207
509.359.2511
cwalker26@ewu.edu
Dr. Nick Franco
Associate Vice President for Student Equity, Belonging & Voice
Creates awareness and provides training regarding LGBTQ+, non-discrimination and equity concerns. Serves as a presiding officer in student conduct cases.
Pence Union Building
509.359.7870
nfranco@ewu.edu
Deborah Danner
Associate Vice President for Human Resources
Serves as a presiding officer for Title IX complaints against EWU employees.
Showalter 314
