About OPHD

What We Do

OPHD works to resolve complaints of discrimination and harassment through formal investigation or alternative resolution. We explain and clarify university policies and procedures regarding discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We collaborate with other UC Merced offices in resolving complaints and we offer a variety of training programs and workshops in the prevention of sexual violence, sexual harassment, and all forms of discrimination for students, faculty, and staff.
 
UC Merced is an exciting and vibrant community of individuals dedicated to contributing to the betterment of our local, national, and international communities. Join us in our ongoing commitment to take the individual steps necessary to create a more just, fair, and equitable community.

Our Staff

Kim Overdyck 
(she/her/hers)
Director and Title IX Officer,
Title VI Officer, EEO Officer,
Section 1557 Coordinator
koverdyck@ucmerced.edu
(209) 285-9510
 
 
 
 
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Shasta Behbehelieh 

(she/her/hers)
Deputy Director and Deputy Title IX Officer
sbehbehelieh@ucmerced.edu
(209) 506-0943

 
 
 
 
Lynna Cano (she/her)
Compliant Resolution Officer/Investigator
lcano6@ucmerced.edu
(209) 506-0617
Languages: Spanish - intermediate
            

J.P. Pham (they/them)

Executive Policy Analyst &
Special Projects Coordinator
jppham@ucmerced.edu
(209) 382-5196
Languages:
American Sign Language - fluent,
Vietnamese - conversational