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The Stanford University Ombuds Office was established in 1970 and was one of the first offices of its kind among academic institutions in the United States. From its inception, the office was designed to be a neutral, confidential, and informal channel for resolving conflicts within the university.
Staff

Brenda Berlin is the University Ombuds. She joined Stanford in this role in 2018. Brenda is a former civil rights attorney and a trained mediator. Prior to joining Stanford, she was on the faculty at Duke Law School. She is a graduate of Stanford Law School.
Publications

Ombuds Brochure
Articles

BeWell Stanford: Support for returning to campus
August 19, 2024
Employees returning to campus likely have questions on how to figure out their new normal and what that new normal will look like. For employees and managers who are navigating eac