Elizabeth Conklin
About Elizabeth Conklin
Elizabeth Conklin serves as the Associate Vice President for Institutional Equity, Accessibility, and Belonging at Yale University, where she focuses on fostering a culture of belonging and preventing discrimination. She has a background in law and has held various roles in institutional equity at the University of Connecticut prior to her current position.
Current Role at Yale University
Elizabeth Conklin serves as the Associate Vice President for Institutional Equity, Accessibility, and Belonging at Yale University. In this role, she oversees the Office of Institutional Equity and Access, Student Accessibility Services, and the Office of LGBTQ Resources. Conklin focuses on fostering a culture of belonging within the university community, aiming to prevent discrimination and harassment. She has been in this position since 2020.
Previous Experience at University of Connecticut
Prior to her current role, Elizabeth Conklin worked at the University of Connecticut for nearly a decade. She served as the Associate Vice President in the Office of Institutional Equity & Title IX Coordinator, ADA Coordinator from 2011 to 2020. Earlier, she was a Case Manager in the Office of Institutional Equity from 2010 to 2011. In these positions, she was involved in ensuring compliance with equity and accessibility standards.
Legal Background and Education
Elizabeth Conklin holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the University of Oregon School of Law, where she studied from 2003 to 2006. She also completed her undergraduate education at the University of Connecticut, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Peace Studies from 1996 to 2000. Additionally, she worked as a Legal Research Law Clerk for the Connecticut Judicial Branch from 2006 to 2007.
Training and Community Engagement
In her current and previous roles, Elizabeth Conklin has been responsible for ensuring that university community members receive training on responding to discrimination and harassment. Her work emphasizes the importance of education and awareness in creating an inclusive environment within academic institutions.