About OACC

The Office of Access, Compliance, and Community serves two key roles in ensuring that George Mason University continues to be a leader in all-inclusive diversity: compliance with Commonwealth and federal laws and policies, and prevention of discriminatory behavior.

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Meet the Team

The Office of Access, Compliance, and Community is a team dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming community for George Mason students, employees, and visitors.

The team investigates allegations of discrimination and prohibited conduct, facilitates workplace accommodations, and manages assistive technologies and other accessibility concerns across the university.


Access, Compliance, and Community Services

Thomas ("Tom") Bluestein - Associate Vice President for OACC & Title IX and ADA Coordinator

Dr. Erikca Brown - Associate Director for Inclusive Education

Rachel Elliott - Deputy ADA Coordinator & Compliance Investigator

Aketa Emptage - Associate Director for Equal Opportunity & Chief Investigator

Jennifer Little Brown -  Assistive Technology Program Coordinator

Dr. Shekila Melchior - Director of Strategic Initiatives, Partnerships, and Outreach

Kristine Neuber - IT Accessibility Coordinator

Hortense Rascoe - Deputy Coordinator for Case Management & Pregnancy and Parenting

Korey Singleton - Deputy ADA Coordinator and Assistive Technology Initiative Manager

Robert Starr - Accessible Media Coordinator

Anna Walsh - Compliance Investigator

Kyle Warfield - Associate Director for Community Engagement and Retention

Vanesa White - Senior Deputy Title IX Coordinator