Last updated on October 28, 2025
May 25 — Marilu Gamboa joined Hampshire College on March 20th as the new Director of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX Coordinator.
Gamboa will ensure the college’s compliance with various civil rights laws, including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as well as serving as the college’s Title IX Coordinator, responsible for handling and investigating sex-based harassment as defined by Hampshire College policy, and more narrowly defined Title IX Sexual Harassment defined by federal and state law.
Gamboa previously worked in the University of Southern California’s Office of Equity, Equal Opportunity, and Title IX. Gamboa holds a BA from Smith College with a major in sociology and a minor in anthropology.
Marilu told Leapfrog “I am honored to be at Hampshire College! It has been so rewarding meeting with students-–the care, thoughtfulness, and intentionality that our students demonstrate toward one another and our community leaves me in awe,” and said “I am passionate about cultivating a supportive and thriving campus environment. I believe that, together, we can cultivate lasting institutional excellence that not only protects, but also strengthens our community.
Gamboa replaces the interim Title IX Coordinator, Amy Fabiano.
In announcing Gamboa’s hiring, Senior Vice President for Justice, Equity, and Antiracism Dr. Sheila Lloyd thanked the members of the search committee that hired Gamboa: Verne Gulley, F23, Professor Kenneth Mulder, Director of Accessibility Resources & Services Teal Van Dyck, and President Ed Wingenbach.
REVIEWED BY: Kenzie Doherty, Ryan Nivus, Phe O’Leary
