Shannon Lynch, J.D. (she/her), serves as Mount Holyoke College’s inaugural Assistant Vice President of Compliance. Seated within the Human Resources department, Shannon oversees the College’s compliance with Title IX, Title VI, VAWA, and other state and federal laws. Shannon serves as the Title IX Coordinator, as well as the 504 Coordinator for the College. In her role as the Assistant Vice President for Compliance, she works closely with administration, faculty, staff, and students to ensure compliance College-wide. Prior to joining the College, Shannon was the Title IX Coordinator at Trinity College. Shannon’s focus on campus-wide training and community awareness resulted in a significant increase in Title IX reporting at both institutions. Shannon is a certified Title IX Coordinator, 504 Coordinator, and Informal Resolution Facilitator. She is an active member of the Association of Title IX Administrators (ATIXA) and serves on the May Institute’s Human Rights Committee.