Meet the Staff

Annie Lewin
Title	Director of Social Equity, Title IX, and Multicultural Student Affairs
Email	alewin@shepherd.edu ( Email )
Phone	304-876-5041
Office	Social Equity, Inclusion, and Title IX
Annie Lewin (she/her/hers) is the Director of Social Equity, Title IX, and Multicultural Student Affairs at Shepherd University. She manages the University response and resolution for complaints of discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct. She works to ensure a safe, healthy, and equitable environment for all members of the campus community. Lewin delivers campus-wide training to promote an inclusive culture of respect and value for human dignity. Ms. Lewin earned a Bachelor’s degree in Women’s and International Studies from West Virginia University, a J.D. from the WVU College of Law, and a Master’s degree in College Student Development and Administration from Shepherd University.

Kiara & Kitanna Rakestraw
Title	Graduate Assistants
Email	Krakes04@shepherd.edu ( Email )
Office	Multicultural Student Affairs & Title IX
Kiara and Kitanna are Graduate Assistants for Title IX, Multicultural Student Affairs, and Counseling Services at Shepherd University. They assist in managing the Multicultural Leadership Team(MLT) and all affinity organizations on Shepherd’s campus. They work alongside Annie Lewin, to ensure a safe, equitable environment for all members of the campus community. Kiara earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Aging Studies from Shepherd University. Whereas, Kitanna earned a Bachelor’s in Social Work from Shepherd University. They both are currently earning their Master’s in College Student Development and Administration here at Shepherd University.

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