Staff

Danielle Dempsey-Swopes, J.D., Director

Danielle is a Graduate of Kansas State University and Washburn University School of Law. Danielle has worked in public service for the State of Kansas for the previous 18 years in various positions. From 1996 until 2003 she served as the Associate Director for Equal Opportunity at the University of Kansas main campus. In August 2003, she was appointed by the Governor to serve as the Executive Director of the Kansas African American Affairs Commission.

Most recently, Danielle served as an administrative law judge for the Kansas Department of Labor. She has expertise in the area of employment law, leadership training and diversity issues. Danielle is also an adjunct professor at Washburn University in the Department of Political Science, teaching courses on public service, mediation and administrative law.

Carol Wagner, Equal Opportunity/Disability Specialist

Carol has worked in a variety of departments and positions since coming to KUMC in 1984. Her first several years were spent directing the Human Resource offices in the Facilities Maintenance and Nursing Services departments. She then joined the University's Human Resource department and, in keeping with one of her main interests, began working with employees with disabilities. She became the Equal Opportunity/Disability Specialist in 1998.

Carol has a BA in Sociology/Psychology, and an MPA in Public Administration with emphasis in Health Services Administration and Personnel/Industrial Relations

Her interest in disability services began in the the 1980's. As a rehabilitation counselor, Carol helped her clients focus on their abilities rather than the limitations of their disabilities.

Carol is a member of the Association of Higher Education and Disability, and the American Association of Affirmative Action.

As the Equal Opportunity/Disability Specialist, Carol is responsible for a variety of duties, including:

• Implementing ADA/504 compliance program and overseeing compliance activities
• Managing the disability accommodation process and coordinating provision of accommodations for employees, students and residents
• Assisting with intake and investigation of complaints of discrimination and/or harassment on the basis of a protected class
• Conducting EO/ADA training and orientation programs
• Coordinating development and maintenance of EOO Web site
• Responding to inquiries and providing advice on EO rights and responsibilities

Carol loves the outdoors, and you will find her hiking, biking, camping and gardening when she's not at work. Carol's professional goal is to serve in a leadership position in higher education. Contact Carol if you have questions about disability access, accommodation, nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

Lu Vina Davis, Equal Opportunity/Compliance Specialist

Lu Vina has worked at KUMC since 1996 and has been with the Equal Opportunity Office sine 1998. She has an MBA and is a member of the American Association of Affirmative Action.

In her role as Equal Opportunity/Compliance Specialist, she is responsible for a variety of duties including:

• Preparing workforce profiles, utilization analyses, applicant flow and adverse impact analysis: preparing the annual AA Plan and VETS 100 reports
• Overseeing acquisition, management and compilation of applicant and employee information in regards to recruitment and selection
• Assisting with intake and investigation of complaints of discrimination and/or harassment
• Representing the EOO at employee/student/resident orientations: assisting with training regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action

Lu Vina is the mother of twins. As they enter their teen years; there is never a moment of boredom. She enjoys spending time with family and friends. Please contact her if you have questions regarding equal opportunity, affirmative action, recruitment & selection or a complaint.