Ellen Kilgore

Equal Opportunity Investigator

Prior to becoming an Equal Opportunity Investigator in August 2023, Ellen Kilgore joined the Office of Equal Opportunity as the Supportive Measures and Education Officer. Previously, Ellen worked in the Office of Student Conduct within Student Success at the University. Before she joined the UK community, Ellen worked at the College of Charleston, where she held several roles in Student Conduct, Students of Concern, and other administrative functions. Ellen received her BS in Criminal Justice and Psychology from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio, and her Masters in Student Affairs and College Counseling at The Citadel in South Carolina. Ellen is currently working on her Ph.D. in Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation. Ellen’s responsibilities include investigating complaints of discrimination and harassment and conducting trainings.