Meet the Equity Team

  • Headshot of Candice Carrington.
    Candice Carrington
    Deputy for Equity and Title IX Investigations

    As the deputy for equity and Title IX investigations, Candice Carrington is committed to conducting fair, thorough, and impartial investigations.

  • Amanda Bedford
    Deputy for Equity and Title IX Intake and Support

    Amanda Bedford can help identify resources on an equity matter, outline the equity and Title IX policies and processes, and provide support options, regardless of whether you're participating in a formal process.

  • Headshot of Kristen Beck.
    Kristen Beck
    Deputy Title IX Coordinator

    As deputy Title IX coordinator, Kristen Beck coordinates prevention education and training initiatives to ensure Berklee remains a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning and working environment for all.

Assistant Vice President, Chief Equity and Conduct Officer

Michelle Quiñones Palmarin
617-747-2849
mquinones@berklee.edu 

Interim Director of Equity and Title IX/Title IX and Title VI Coordinator

Moriah Silver
617-747-6780
msilver1@berklee.edu 

Deputy for Appeals: Students

Michelle Quiñones Palmarin, Assistant Vice President, Chief Equity and Conduct Officer
617-747-2849
mquinones@berklee.ed

Deputy for Appeals: Student Pregnancy and Parenting Adjustments

Chris Reade, Vice President for Student and Community Life
617-747-2231
creade@berklee.edu

Deputy for Appeals: Staff and Faculty

Eileen Alviti, Vice President of Human Resources
617-747-2305
ealviti@berklee.edu

Deputy for Berklee NYC

Betsie Becker, Executive Director, Berklee NYC
bbecker4@berklee.edu

Deputy for Berklee's Valencia, Spain, Campus

Clara Barberá, Director for Student Affairs, Diversity and Inclusion
+34 963 332 802, extension 3403
cbarbera@berklee.edu

Deputy for Appeals: Valencia Campus

Begoña de Torres, HR Senior Manager
bdetorres@berklee.edu

Deputy for Berklee Online 

Costas Spirou, Associate Director of Student Success and Accessibility Resources 
617-747-6277
cspirou@berklee.edu