Our Staff

Our staff is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy educational and work environment that is free from sexual harassment and other sexual misconduct. In this effort, we provide assistance and resources to all members of the Harvard community.

Nicole Merhill, J.D.

Nicole Merhill, J.D.

University Title IX Coordinator
Director of the Office for Gender Equity

Nicole is the University Title IX Coordinator and the Director for the Office for Gender Equity. In her role, Nicole oversees Harvard’s overall Title IX system, including direct support and consultation to the University’s 50+ Title IX Resource Coordinators, development and implementation of education programming and prevention efforts, and direct support to community members.... Read more about Nicole Merhill, J.D.

Smith Campus Center, Suite 901
1350 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
Pronouns: she/her
p: (617) 496-0200

Jonathan Barry, LICSW

SHARE Counselor and Restorative Practitioner
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On the SHARE team, Jon (he/him) is a clinician and a restorative practitioner with a focus on accountability work with people who have caused harm. His orientation to accountability work is informed by many experiences – within transformative justice/community accountability processes, men’s group work, racial justice activism, and participation in Circle-based healing spaces.... Read more about Jonathan Barry, LICSW

Smith Campus Center, Suite 624
1350 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
p: (617) 496-5636
Rachel DiBella

Rachel DiBella, MSW, LICSW

Associate Director
Strategic Prevention Initiatives

Rachel DiBella serves as Associate Director for Strategic Prevention Initiatives in the Harvard University Office for Gender Equity. In her role, Rachel oversees strategic efforts to advance gender equity, diversity, and inclusivity across Harvard systems... Read more about Rachel DiBella, MSW, LICSW

Smith Campus Center, Suite 901
1350 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
Pronouns: she/her
p: (617) 496-0200
Claire Geruson

Claire Geruson, LICSW

SHARE Counselor and Prevention Specialist
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Claire (they/them/ella) supports individuals who have been impacted by power-based interpersonal violence including sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, and abusive relationships. Claire provides individual and group counseling, advocacy, and support for any member of the Harvard community affected by harm.... Read more about Claire Geruson, LICSW

Smith Campus Center, Suite 624
1350 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
Hon: None or Mx.
p: (617) 496-5636
Caysie Carter Harvey

Caysie Harvey, EdM

Associate University Title IX Coordinator
Associate Director of the Office for Gender Equity

In her role as Associate University Title IX Coordinator, Caysie supports the University’s network of Title IX Resource Coordinators in responding to disclosures... Read more about Caysie Harvey, EdM

Smith Campus Center, Suite 901
1350 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
p: (617) 496-0200

Sandy North

Associate Director for Administrative Operations
Sandy oversees administration and operations at the Office for Gender Equity. She has more than 15 years of experience in nonprofit finance and management, including work at mission-driven nonprofit organizations and at the University.... Read more about Sandy North
Smith Campus Center, Suite 901
1350 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
p: (617) 496-0200
Olivia Sevey

Olivia Sevey

Education Project Manager
In her role, Olivia contributes to the mission of the Office for Gender Equity by managing University prevention and education initiatives. Prior to joining... Read more about Olivia Sevey
Smith Campus Center, Suite 901
1350 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
Pronouns: she/her
p: (617) 496-0200
Greta Spoering

Greta Spoering, LICSW

Associate Director of SHARE
Greta Spoering (she/her) is the Associate Director and Senior Clinical Services Coordinator within the Office for Gender Equity. In her role, Greta stewards the vision, strategic planning, and programmatic work of SHARE, including advocacy-based counseling to support community members who have been impacted by sexual harassment, sexual assault, stalking, and abusive relationships and discrimination based on gender, as well as restorative practices and supporting prevention education initiatives.... Read more about Greta Spoering, LICSW
Smith Campus Center, Suite 624
1350 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
Pronouns: she/her
p: (617) 496-5636