Leslie Flores
New Braunfels,Texas
Summary
Experienced higher education professional specializing in Title IX compliance, diversity and equity initiatives, and inclusive curriculum development. Demonstrated commitment to fostering supportive learning environments and advancing institutional goals through strategic leadership, advocacy, and community-building. Passionate about research and practice in equity-focused education, and seeking to contribute scholarly insights into the evolving landscape of higher education.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Title IX Services and Equity Compliance
Texas Lutheran University
02.2023 - Current
- Monitor and implement compliance with legal, regulatory, and policy requirements relating to sex and gender discrimination, including Title IX, VAWA, Clery Act, and state and local laws, for students, faculty, staff, third-party vendors, and visitors
- Collaborate with various departments including Human Resources, Academic Affairs, Athletics, Student Conduct, TLU Police Department, and outside counsel on policy creation and revisions, procedures for investigations, hearings, and appeals, and compliance/prevention educational training
- Coordinate and provide training on Title IX compliance and educational prevention programming for faculty, staff, and students
- Manage the Title IX grievance process for students, faculty, and staff in collaboration with campus departments and agencies
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
- Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
Adjunct Professor
Texas Lutheran University
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Developed and delivered engaging lectures and course materials, incorporating current academic trends and relevant research
- Provided mentorship and support to students, promoting academic success through regular office hours and scheduled consultations
- Evaluated student performance through assignments, exams, and projects
- Collaborated with department faculty to ensure alignment with departmental goals
- Taught a course on Gender and Sexuality in Social Institutions with 20 students
- Enriched the learning experience by inviting professionals from relevant institutions to guest lectures, bridging theory and practice for students
- Designed engaging and interactive assessments, such as reimagining problematic advertisements and creating podcast episodes, allowing students to apply course concepts creatively
- Incorporated intersectional perspectives into course readings, featuring works by prominent authors like Gloria Anzaldua, Kimberlé Crenshaw, Alice Walker, bell hooks, and Audre Lorde, broadening students' understanding of gender, race, and other social identities in social institutions
- Taught Gender and Sexuality in Social Institution course, providing instruction to up to 20 undergraduate students.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Enhanced student comprehension by employing diverse teaching methods and incorporating multimedia resources.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
Advocacy Coordinator
Texas Lutheran University
08.2019 - 10.2020
- Coordinate and facilitate sexual violence prevention efforts to reduce sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking on campus
- Oversight of day-to-day grant activities including administration of electronic grant management system, data collection, and reporting
- Write quarterly and biannual reports to federal and state funding agencies
- Implement monthly case review sessions involving conduct, Title IX, and law enforcement with the Campus Counselor and victims’ advocates
- Coordinate and hold quarterly Coordinated Community Response (CCR) Team meetings with internal and external stakeholders
- Design and present customized programs and workshops for diverse students, staff, and faculty
- Evaluated the success of advocacy campaigns using data-driven metrics to guide future initiatives.
- Facilitated coalition-building by identifying common goals among various partner organizations and fostering collaborative work environments.
- Enhanced community outreach by organizing and executing various advocacy events and initiatives.
- Provided logistical support for public events, including securing venues, coordinating speakers, and managing event promotion.
- Strengthened relationships with key stakeholders through regular communication and collaboration efforts.
- Increased public awareness on policy issues by creating compelling content for social media platforms.
- Created accessible resources such as fact sheets, infographics, and blog posts to provide easy-to-understand information on complex policy issues.
- Supported grant-writing efforts by providing information on program outcomes related to advocacy activities.
- Delivered presentations to educate the public on relevant policy issues affecting their communities.
Education
M.A. - Gender Studies
University of Leeds
01.2022
B.A. - Psychology
Texas Lutheran University
Seguin, Texas01.2019
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Strategies and goals
- Negotiation
- Rules and regulations
- Mentorship
- Spanish speaking
- Public Speaking Experience
- Program Budget Management
Certification
- Adult Mental Health First Aid USA, National Council for Mental Wellbeing
- 33.5 Hours NASPA Title IX Training, Coordinators Track
Leadershiproles
- Member, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Texas Lutheran University Committee
- Co-Chair, Marketing Committee, 50th Annual Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education Conference
Awards
- Student Organization Advisor of the Year, 2023-2024
- Impact Leader Award, 2023
Publications
Flores, L., Bollinger, C., Facilitation Practices for Inclusive Teaching, in press, A. Koford, C. Castro, C. Bollinger, Inclusive Pedagogy in Practice: Perspectives from Equity-Minded College Educators, Elon, NC, Center for Engaged Learning
Professionalpresentations
Empathy, Consequential Choices, and Self-Care, 10/22, KROST Symposium–We Need to Talk: Community Conversations About Our Mental Health, Seguin, Texas
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Affiliations
- Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)
- Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education (TACHE)
- Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institutions Educators (AHSIE)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Texas Lutheran University
01.2024 - 05.2024
Director of Title IX Services and Equity Compliance
Texas Lutheran University
02.2023 - Current
Advocacy Coordinator
Texas Lutheran University
08.2019 - 10.2020
B.A. - Psychology
Texas Lutheran University
M.A. - Gender Studies
University of Leeds
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