Meet the Equity Team

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    Sarah Onori
    Assistant Vice President for Equity and Title IX/ Title IX Coordinator

    Sarah Onori started at Berklee as a deputy for equity and Title IX investigations in July 2022. In April 2023, she became the assistant vice president for equity and Title IX.

    You may email her at sonori@berklee.edu.

  • Headshot of Xotchil Martinex.
    Xotchil Martínez
    Administrative and Project Coordinator

    Xotchil Martínez is the friendly face you'll meet first at the office. 

  • Headshot of Candice Carrington.
    Candice Carrington
    Deputy for Equity and Title IX Investigations

    As the Deputy for Equity and Title IX Investigations, Candice Carrington is committed to conducting fair, thorough, and impartial investigations.

  • Amanda Bedford
    Deputy for Equity and Title IX Intake and Support

    Amanda Bedford is your first stop as a part of the Equity and Title IX team. She can go over your support options regardless of whether you're participating in a formal process. Email her at abedford@berklee.edu.

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    Kristen Beck
    Deputy Title IX Coordinator

    Kristen Beck is excited to join the Equity and Title IX team at the Berklee College of Music in September 2024.

    You can email her at kbeck2@berklee.edu

Assistant Vice President for Equity and Title IX/Title IX Coordinator

Sarah Onori 
617-747-6671
sonori@berklee.edu

Deputy for Equity and Title IX Intake and Support

Amanda Bedford
617-747-6450
abedford@berklee.edu

Deputy for Appeals: Students

Michelle Quiñones Palmarin, Director of Community Standards and Conflict Resolution
617-747-2849
mquinones@berklee.ed

Deputy for Appeals: Student Pregnancy and Parenting Adjustments

Eileen Alviti, Vice President of Human Resources
617-747-2305
ealviti@berklee.edu

Deputy for Appeals: Staff and Faculty

Chris Reade, Associate Vice President and Dean of Student Life
617-747-2231
creade@berklee.edu

Deputy for Berklee NYC

Betsie Becker, Interim Executive Director, Berklee NYC
bbecker4@berklee.edu

Deputy for Berklee's Valencia, Spain, Campus

Clara Barberá, Director for Student Affairs, Diversity and Inclusion
+34 963 332 802, extension 3403
cbarbera@berklee.edu

Deputy for Appeals: Valencia Campus

Begoña de Torres
HR Senior Manager
bdetorres@berklee.edu