If you have concerns regarding diversity, equity and inclusion in your department, the preference is that such concerns be taken to a supervisor for immediate resolution. However, we recognize that this option may not always be available. In those circumstances, please feel free to contact the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team or the appropriate contact below. Our team is always happy to talk with you to discuss an appropriate course of action. 

How to make a report if you have experienced or witnessed discrimination

Faculty and Staff
Medical Residents and BJC-employed Fellows
WUSM Employed Clinical Fellows and Postdoctoral Fellows and Scholars
Medical students
DBBS students
  • Supporting a Fair Environment (SAFE) website or Learner Confidential Concern Portal: Raise concerns confidentially that will be reviewed by Human Resources and the SAFE committee for action. Submit a report online at these links or by calling1-844-484-5957Compliance hotline: Office of University Compliance, 314-362-4998
  • Ombuds: Jessica Kutcha-Miller, jkuchta-miller@wustl.edu, 314-379-8110
  • Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: MedDEI@wustl.edu, 314-273-2809 
  • DBBS leadership:
    • Dr. Steven Mennerick, Interim Associate Dean for Graduate Education, menneris@wustl.edu
    • Cami Spampani, Executive Director for DBBS, cjeliti@wustl.edu, 314- 362-7963
    • Joel Dalton, Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion and Student & Alumni Affairs, joeltdalton@wustl.edu, 314-362-7456
  • Discrimination and Harassment Response Coordinator: Apryle Cotton, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Human Resources, 314-362-6774
Occupational therapy students
Physical therapy students
  • Ombuds: Jessica Kutcha-Miller, jkuchta-miller@wustl.edu, 314-379-8110
  • Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: MedDEI@wustl.edu, 314-273-2809
  • Speak directly to:
    • Division Director of Education in Physical Therapy, Dr. Jennifer Stith, stithj@wustl.edu, 314-286-1413
    • Associate Director of Professional Curriculum in Physical Therapy, Dr. Steven Ambler, sambler@wustl.edu, 314-286-1421
    • Associate Director of Clinical Education in Physical Therapy, Dr. Tamara Burlis, burlist@wustl.edu, 314-286-1469

Mental health resources for all students

  • Student Health Services: 314-362-3523, 4525 Scott Ave., Room 3420, East Building
  • Student Mental Health Counseling: 314-362-2404
  • Student Assistance Program (SAP): Provides confidential, professional assistance to full-time students and their family members to help resolve problems affecting their personal life or school performance.