Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Title IX CoordinatorAmanda Jantzi '06 (SHE/HER/HERS)

Email: jantzi@hws.edu

Amanda is Hobart and William Smith Colleges’ Title IX Coordinator. She began working at the Colleges in 2023 and is responsible for all Title IX Programming and Compliance. She provides support for students, faculty, and staff who have experienced prohibited conduct as identified in the Colleges’ Sexual Misconduct Policy. Amanda graduated magna cum laude from the Colleges’ in 2006 with a bachelor of arts in Political Science and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. She holds a JD from Cornell Law School and a Masters in Education in Higher Education Administration from the University at Buffalo. She has worked in higher education for ten years after practicing corporate law at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in London. She returned to HWS after serving as Director of Student Services and Advising for Cornell Law School. Amanda is excited to be back at the Colleges and supporting members of the community and connecting them with resources.

Deputy Title IX Coordinator and Assistant Director of Athletics for Scheduling & Event Management Sean Cunningham ’17 (HE/HIM/HIS)

Phone: (315) 781-3572
Email: cunningham@hws.edu

Sean Cunningham was promoted to Assistant Athletic Director for Scheduling and Event Management in November 2021. He spent the previous three years as the Hobart lacrosse director of operations. In 2023, Cunningham took on additional responsibilities as a deputy Title IX coordinator for the Colleges. As an assistant athletic director, Cunningham coordinates intercollegiate competition schedules, facility scheduling and manages event management and has sport oversight responsibilities. Cunningham graduated in 2017 from Hobart with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics. He was a standout two-sport athlete for the Statesmen, playing defensive midfielder in lacrosse and wide receiver in football.

Deputy Title IX Coordinator & Assistant Vice President of Intercultural Affairs and Programs RENÉE GRANT (SHE/HER/HERS)

Phone: (315) 781-3922
Email: grant@hws.edu

Originally from Brooklyn, N.Y., Renée moved to Geneva with her family to pursue a career in higher education. She joined HWS in April 2016 with a role in Residential Education. In 2019, she moved over to Intercultural Affairs to serve as the associate director. Renée wanted to pursue work that is more direct with students in marginalized groups, and to support the HEOP/AOP program. Therefore, her role in the IC was also split as an HEOP counselor. In 2020, Renee was named the Director of Opportunity Programs, and in 2024 she was named the Assistant Vice President of Intercultural Affairs and Programs. Renée truly has a passion for working with and mentoring college students and enjoys working in the higher education setting. She has worked professionally in higher education for over 10 years. Renée graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business and public policy from Ramapo College of New Jersey and has a master’s degree in higher education administration from Rowan University. Renée loves cooking, spending time with her friends and family, and binge watching her favorite shows.

Deputy Title IX Coordinator and Associate Vice President for Campus Life and Dean of Student Wellness and Support Shelle Basilio-Murray (SHE/HER/HERS)

Phone: (315) 781-3900
Email: basilio@hws.edu