Simpdy Merelan

Title: Associate Director
Email: simples@echo.rutgers.edu

Simpdy Merelan joins Rutgers as the new Associate Director for the Office for Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance.  Throughout Simpdy’s professional career, she has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to fostering safe, equitable, and socially responsible communities. Simpdy has managed numerous grant projects funded by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women, gaining comprehensive expertise in planning, monitoring, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating sexual violence prevention initiatives. Collaborating with grant management specialists, community partners, student leaders, and other stakeholders, Simpdy developed culturally relevant, research-based activities that address critical issues. She is also a two-time, Rutgers University alumna who earned degrees in Women’s and Gender Studies, English and Africana Studies.  Simpdy is excited to serve at her alma mater and advocate for such a diverse student body!