Sharon Perry Fantini, Ph.D., MBA
Partner
Dr. Sharon Perry Fantini is an experienced administrator with over 20 years of service in higher education and expertise in Title IX, diversity, equity, and inclusion and serves on the Advisory Board for the Association of Title IX Administrators (ATIXA). With her extensive experience in leadership and strategic planning, she has successfully developed campus-wide programs
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W. Scott Lewis, J.D.
Managing Partner;
Chair, NABITA Advisory Board
W. Scott Lewis, J.D. is a Managing Partner with TNG, Chair of the NABITA Advisory Board, and a co-founder and advisory board member of ATIXA. In 2009, Lewis co-founded NABITA and was president of ASCA. Lewis serves frequently as a third-party neutral hearing advisor and decision-maker for TNG clients for sexual misconduct, discrimination, and Title
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Kimberly Pacelli, J.D., M.Ed.
Partner
Kim Pacelli’s practical advice empowers institutions to manage high-risk and day-to-day issues with confidence. Her expertise includes development and consultation on policy and procedure, program review, assessment, compliance consultations, and tailored on-site training programs. She serves in interim management roles for both public and private institutions and is also available to provide third-party neutral hearing
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Makenzie Schiemann, Ph.D., M.S.
Partner;
President, NABITA
Makenzie Schiemann is a Partner at TNG and the President of NABITA. Her expertise includes policy and program development for behavioral intervention teams, case management, victim advocacy, strategies for chairing behavioral intervention teams, research and assessment, and strategic planning for comprehensive educational and awareness programming. Schiemann previously served as the Director for Student Outreach and
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Saundra K. Schuster, J.D., M.S.
Partner;
President, ATIXA
Saundra (Saunie) Schuster is a Partner with TNG and President of ATIXA. A recognized expert in preventive and civil rights law for education, notably in the fields of harassment, discrimination, sexual misconduct and violence, ADA and disability issues, and the First Amendment, Schuster has extensive expertise on the First Amendment and campus access issues, risk
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Brett A. Sokolow, J.D.
Chair: TNG Board of Directors;
TNG Management Committee;
ATIXA Advisory Board
Brett A. Sokolow is recognized for his national leadership on systems-level solutions for safer schools and campuses and is widely considered one of the foremost Title IX experts in the nation. TNG Consulting, LLC (“TNG”) is a national multidisciplinary risk management consulting and law firm with more than 5,000 education-sector clients, 50 executive and support
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Daniel C. Swinton, J.D., Ed.D.
Chief Consulting Officer and Partner
Daniel Swinton is a Partner and Chief Consulting Officer with TNG and is on the Advisory Board of NABITA (National Association for Behavioral Intervention and Threat Assessment). He has also served as both President and Vice President of ATIXA and on the Board of the Association for Student Conduct Administration (ASCA), having served as its President from 2011-2012. Swinton
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Joseph Vincent, M.L.S.
Partner and Vice President for Investigations
Joe Vincent is an impactful leader, trainer, and administrator whose unique insight and valuable expertise is rooted in his work as a Title IX Coordinator and civil rights investigator. Vincent’s expertise includes employment matters, broad policy development and implementation, and specialized experience in the dynamics that bear on healthcare education and power differentials. Vincent’s experience
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Linda Abbott, M.S., LMHC, LPC
Consultant
Linda Abbott’s areas of expertise include behavioral intervention teams, college mental health, case management, and victim advocacy. Abbott has over 15 years of experience in a variety of roles, including administration and student support. Abbott has held various roles at both large state and small private institutions. Most recently, she served as Assistant Dean for
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Erin Agidius, J.D.
Consultant at TNG
Erin Agidius brings over 10 years of comprehensive experience in Title IX, Civil Rights, and Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity compliance and investigations in higher education. Prior to joining TNG, Agidius led the Office of Civil Rights and Investigations at the University of Idaho where she coordinated and monitored institutional federal compliance under Title VI, Title
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Aaron L. Austin, Ed.D., M.Ed.
Consultant
Aaron Austin (he/him) is a father, husband, and educator who has had the opportunity to serve students at multiple colleges and universities in various Student Affairs roles. Throughout his career, Austin has presented to numerous students, employees, families, and community partners on topics ranging from policy implementation to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Prior to joining
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Kayleigh Baker, J.D.
Senior Consultant
Kayleigh Baker has extensive experience overseeing Title IX compliance and Civil Rights investigations for districts, institutions, and organizations. Baker frequently serves in interim management roles for both higher education institutions and K-12 schools and districts and works with clients needing short-term or long-term crisis management services. Baker has trained thousands of Title IX practitioners in
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Amelia Barbadoro, J.D., Ph.D., M.Phil., M.A.
Consultant
Amelia Barbadoro brings over 15 years of experience in civil rights, Title VII and Title IX investigations, ADA compliance, and alternative dispute resolution in K-12 and postsecondary schools. Her passion for equal rights was sparked by a law school internship at the New York City Commission for Human Rights and a second legal internship at
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Patience Bartunek, M.Ed.
Chief of Staff to the Managing Partner
Patience L. Bartunek provides support to clients, engages in direct client consulting work, and serves as the operating coordinator for the TNG Expert Witness Program. Bartunek spent over 20 years working in higher education prior to her arrival at TNG. She has been responsible for student conduct, policy creation and updates, diversity education, leadership development, student
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Natasha Begin, M.Ed.
Director, Content Development at TNG
Natasha Begin is an educator with over thirteen years of progressive responsibility in higher education. Her experience includes residence life, roles in student conduct, behavioral intervention, crisis response, bias response, civil rights resolution, and Title IX compliance. Begin works across TNG, ATIXA, and NABITA as a content developer, creating training curricula and tools to enhance
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Tim Cason, M.Ed.
Senior Consultant;
Vice President, NABITA
Tim Cason is a Consultant for TNG Consulting and the Vice President of the National Association for Behavioral Intervention and Threat Assessment (NABITA). He is a passionate professional who has worked in higher education nationwide, serving high school, college, and adult education populations. He is well-versed in engaging key stakeholders, including executives, faculty, staff, and
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Taylor Cobb, J.D.
Investigator
Taylor Cobb (she/her) has a wide range of experience with Title IX and Civil Rights investigations for both higher education and K-12 institutions. Her passion for equity began as a Resident Assistant at Appalachian State University, where she first engaged in Title IX and Civil Rights investigations as a responsible employee and witness. Before joining
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Dan Fotoples, J.D., M.A.
Consultant;
Director, Content Development
Dan Fotoples, J.D., M.A., has been with TNG since December 2021. Before joining TNG, he served in various roles in different areas of higher education, including Title IX, Enrollment, CARE Team, Case Management, and Residence Life. His focus areas at TNG include thought leadership, curriculum development, training, regulatory analysis, and case law analysis. Fotoples has
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Mandy Hambleton, M.S.
Senior Director, Content Development;
Vice President, ATIXA
Mandy Hambleton is an educator with over fifteen years of progressively responsible behavior management experience, including roles in student conduct and academic integrity, behavioral intervention and case management, and Title IX compliance at multiple higher education institutions. She has extensive experience in informal resolution, restorative practices, and a broad range of policy and process development,
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Alisha Carter Harris, M.S.
Senior Consultant
Alisha Carter Harris is a seasoned education practitioner with extensive experience in civil rights investigations, Title IX compliance, and employee relations. At TNG Consulting, she develops and leads training programs, conducts investigations and hearings, and advises educational institutions, including K-12 schools and districts, on compliance obligations under federal and state civil rights laws. Carter Harris
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Haven Hart, Ph.D., M.Ed.
Vice President for Consulting Operations
Haven L. Hart develops systems to ensure efficiency and effectiveness and oversees the quality review process upon engagement completion. Her areas of expertise include strategic planning, teaching/training, continuous improvement, program and project management, individual and organizational risk management, threat assessment, and student success. Hart is a career higher education professional with more than 30 years of
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Michael Huey
Investigator and Consulting Support Administrator
Michael Huey joined TNG in March 2019, bringing nearly two decades of experience in law enforcement as a coordinator and analyst. Throughout his career, he specialized in forensics, traffic operations, investigations, and prosecution units. Huey worked closely with agencies such as the county crime lab and the district attorney’s office, where he managed an innovative
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Michelle Issadore, M.Ed., CAE
Chief Operating Officer
Michelle Issadore is the Chief Operating Officer for TNG, the former Senior Associate Executive Director for the Association of Title IX Administrators (ATIXA), and the former Executive Director of the School and College Organization for Prevention Educators (SCOPE). She works with the leaders of TNG’s membership associations and training offerings, ATIXA and NABITA, as well
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Mikiba Morehead, Ed.D., M.A.
Senior Supervising Consultant
Mikiba W. Morehead has extensive experience in higher education, student affairs, residence life, and student conduct, specifically in student development, crisis management, and Title IX. Her research focuses on the emerging area of technology-facilitated sexual abuse and its effects on college students and college-aged individuals. Prior to joining TNG, Morehead held key positions as Title
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Rick Olshak, M.S.
Senior Consultant
Rick Olshak is an experienced practitioner in civil rights compliance (Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, ADA, Section 504, etc.) who most recently served as the Director of Title IX and Student Conduct Compliance for The Texas A&M University System. In that role, Olshak worked on behalf of eleven universities, eight state agencies, and system
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Lauren Starnes, J.D.
Consultant at TNG
Lauren Starnes is passionate about solving problems and supporting clients. She has experience with Title IX and Civil Rights investigations and compliance. Her experience is wide-ranging but primarily based on Title IX compliance for both K-12 school districts and higher education institutions. She also has experience navigating the compliance and risk management complexities associated with
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Max Sullivan, Ph.D., M.S.E.
Consultant
Max Sullivan is an educator with over 10 years of progressive experience in higher education, specializing in student conduct, academic integrity, Title IX, and risk management. Throughout his career, Sullivan has worked across multiple institutions, gaining expertise in policy development, investigations, case management, behavioral intervention, and Clery reporting. He is passionate about supporting organizations in
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Joseph Allen, Ed.D.
Manager, Student Services Communications, Systems, and Technology at Palomar College
- Expertise in the needs of online institutions
- Trainer in mitigating and resolving escalated and concenring behavior
- Varied experience across multiple areas of student affairs
Erin Buzuvis, J.D.
Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Western New England University
- Author and researcher on gender and discrimination in education and athletics
- Co-founder and contributor to the Title IX Blog
- Addresses intersections of sexual orientation, race, gender identity, and more
- ATIXA Advisory Board, Member Emeritus
Samantha Dutill
Consulting Support Administrator
With over 15 years of experience in higher education and K-12 consulting, Dutill has established a strong reputation as a leader and innovator. She pioneered the framework for TNG’s Investigation Support practice area, demonstrating a commitment to creating practical and effective solutions for educational institutions. A seasoned project manager, Dutill has extensive expertise in Title
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D. Matthew Gregory, Ph.D.
Associate Vice Provost and Dean of Students at Texas Tech University
- Over 20 years of experience in and around higher education
- Experience with housing and residence life, Greek life, student conduct, campus law enforcement, and students of concern
- Certified Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) instructor
Belinda Guthrie, M.A.
Assistant Vice President for Institutional Equity at Vassar College
- Over two decades of progressive higher education leadership experience
- Prevention, investigation, and response to issues of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and bias
- ATIXA Advisory Board Member
Wendy Hind, J.D., Ph.D.
President at Hind Government and Policy Consulting
- Former director of the Nebraska Supreme Court Office of Dispute Resolution
- Over 20 years of experience in multiple forms of alternative dispute resolution and higher eucation policy
- Former Vice President for University Affairs and associate professor
Claire N. Kaplan, Ph.D.
Consultant and Writer at University of Virginia
- Adjunct Faculty in Women, Gender, and Sexuality
- Writer, teacher, victim advocate, and artist
- Almost 40 years of experience in victim services, prevention, and education in higher education
Jason Laker, Ph.D.
Professor, Counselor Education, Higher Education, Student Affairs, and Community Development at San José State University
- Former Vice President of Student Affairs
- Affiliated Research Faculty with the Center for Research and Education on Gender and Sexuality at San Francisco State University
- Researcher on on sexual consent communication practices among college students
John Wesley Lowery, Ph.D.
Department Chair, Graduate Coordinator, and Professor of Student Affairs in Higher Education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- Expert on legislative issues and student conduct
- Active in professional associations
- Author of numerous articles and book chapters
Bernie Luskin, Ed.D.
President & CEO at Luskin International
- Former CEO of multiple colleges and universities
- Interesection of psychology, education, and technology
- APA Fellow and President Emeritus of the Society for Media Psychology and Technology of the American Psychological Association
Gentry McCreary, Ph.D.
CEO & Managing Partner at Dyad Strategies
- Scholar practitioner
- Serves schools and fraternal organizations with hazing, risk management, investigations, and substance abuse problems
- Award-winning researcher on hazing and moral development
Matt Medeiros, M.A.
Chief Compliance, Diversity & Ethics Officer at National University System
- Higher education regulatory affairs executive
- Certified Title IX Coordinator and Investigator
- Specializes in organizaing, directing, and implementing compliance-related programs, projects, and policies
Jennifer Milo, M.A.
- Master of Arts Degree in College Counseling & Student Affairs (2001, University of San Diego)
- Decorated senior leader with over twenty three years of service in higher education, highlighted by over a decade as Director of Athletics, to also include Head Coach, Associate Athletics Director for Development, and Academic Counselor
- Proven strategist and collaborative team program builder, illustrated by the successful reclassification of Cal State San Marcos Athletics from NAIA to NCAA DII membership and capital projects that include the Sports Center CSUSM Sports Center
- Visionary leader guided by and anchored in integrity, excellence, and innovation
- Program builder of championship culture and excellence, demonstrated by 18 CCAA Championships since 2017, and 1,249 CCAA all-academic honors since 2016.
- Strong relational skills, resulting in revenue generation through corporate partnerships and fundraising
- Champion of student-athlete, coach, and staff development, mental health & wellness, Title IX, diversity, equity and inclusion
Aaron “Chip” Reese, Ed.D.
Vice President for Enrollment Management at Columbus State University
- Expertise in best practices for developing, administering, and evaluating effective behavioral intervention teams
- Past President of NABITA
- Graduate faculty in Curriculum and Leadership
Catherine Spear, J.D.
Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity, and Title IX at University of Southern California
- Managing response to all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation
- Leading related proactive education and outreach programs that promote a safe and inclusive environment
- 19 years with the Office for Civil Rights
Tenielle Tensley, J.D.
General Counsel at Kern High School District
- Employment counsel
- Title IX/Title VII
- Investigations
Ryan Thompson, J.D.
Owner, Attorney at Thompson Esquire, PLLC
- Former Title IX Coordinator
- Sexual misconduct investigator who has worked with OCR and United Educators
- Hearing officer, panel member, and facilitator
- ATIXA Advisory Board Member
Sheilah Vance, J.D.
Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator at University of the District of Columbia
- Former Chief of Staff and Deputy to University President
- Interim University Chief Officer for EEO and Compliance
- Taught, published, and presented on public and legal education
Katherine Weathers, J.D.
Katherine Weathers has extensive experience in Title IX, equal opportunity compliance, and diversity and inclusion initiatives in higher education.
Prior to her arrival as a consultant with TNG, Katherine worked at Auburn University where she served as Assistant Director in the EEO/Title IX Office and Senior Deputy Title IX Coordinator. There she supervised the University’s Title IX investigating officers, served as Auburn’s primary Title IX Office resource on all reports of sexual harassment, sexual assault, stalking, relationship violence, and sexual exploitation, and chaired Auburn’s Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Task Force. Prior to her work at Auburn, Katherine was the Director of Student Conduct at Saint Louis University (SLU). During her tenure at SLU, she directed and oversaw the University’s student conduct process that averaged 1500 cases annually and included violations of Title IX and other civil rights laws. In her roles at SLU and Auburn, Katherine served as a Title IX hearing officer and facilitator for more than 100 cases.
Prior to her almost fifteen years in higher education, Katherine served 22 years on active duty with the United States Coast Guard serving in multiple assignments including marine casualty investigating officer, JAG Officer, and Special Courts Martial Military Judge. Katherine holds a B.S. in Political Science and Philosophy from the University of Missouri and a J.D. from Saint Louis University.
