Lehigh Appoints New Title IX Officer
Lehigh has appointed Brigid Benicasa as the new Equal Opportunity and Title IX Officer, starting on Wednesday, as announced by Provost Nathan Urban in an email to the Lehigh community.
Benicasa brings extensive experience, having worked at the U.S. Department of Justice as a Senior Trial Attorney in the Educational Opportunities Section of the Civil Rights Division for six years.
- Previously, she was a Title IX Investigator at the University of Washington.
- She has 10 years of experience in civil rights, education, family and children’s law.
- Her experience also spans public service, higher education, and non-profit sectors.
Benicasa's role will involve adhering to federal policies related to Title IX, Title IV, and other university-related policies.
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Author's summary: Lehigh appoints Brigid Benicasa as new Title IX Officer.