Katie Shirley
About Katie Shirley
Katie Shirley serves as the Deputy Title IX Coordinator at Yale College, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in higher education, having held various roles at the University of Florida and Stetson University College of Law, focusing on student conduct, Title IX compliance, and social justice advocacy.
Work at Yale University
Katie Shirley serves as the Deputy Title IX Coordinator at Yale College, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Title IX, focusing on enhancing campus safety and equity. She collaborates with the University-wide Committee on Sexual Misconduct and the Office of the General Counsel on Title IX matters. Additionally, she provides strategic partnership to senior leadership at Yale College to ensure adherence to Title IX and related policies. Her work includes regular training activities to maintain and develop skills related to Title IX issues.
Education and Expertise
Katie Shirley holds a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from Stetson University College of Law, where she concentrated on Social Justice Advocacy from 2019 to 2021. She also earned a Master of Education (MEd) in Student Personnel in Higher Education from the University of Florida from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, she completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Florida, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology, both from 2013 to 2017. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in legal and educational frameworks related to Title IX.
Professional Background
Katie Shirley has a diverse professional background in higher education and legal support. Before her current role at Yale University, she worked at the University of Florida in various capacities, including Case Coordinator for Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution and Graduate Assistant in the same department. She also served as a Graduate Instructor for First Year Florida and a Legal Extern in the Office for Accessibility & Gender Equity. Additionally, she held positions at Stetson University College of Law as a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant. Her experience spans several areas, including student conduct, conflict resolution, and Title IX compliance.
Previous Roles and Responsibilities
Prior to her current position, Katie Shirley held multiple roles that contributed to her expertise in Title IX and student affairs. She worked as a Teaching Assistant for the Bankruptcy Seminar at Stetson University College of Law and as a Practicum Student in the Office of Title IX Compliance at the University of Florida. Additionally, she was involved with the Florida Law Schools' Consortium on Racial Justice as a Fellow. Her early career included positions such as Brand Ambassador at Serengetee LLC and Student Activities Graduate Intern at Berklee College of Music, providing her with a broad range of experiences in educational and organizational settings.