Stanford
Office of Accessible Education

Accommodations and CTC Team

Retnika Devasher, M.A., M.Sc.
Accommodations & CTC Manager

Retnika Devasher is smiling at the camera. They have long dark brown hair and wearing white blazer. They are standing in from of multiple Stanford archways and green bushes.

Hello! I’m Retnika Devasher (she/her), Accommodations and CTC Manager at the Office of Accessible Education. I earned double Master’s in Hospitality and Tourism Management, one from Canada and another from India. Prior to joining Stanford University, I spent over seven years at the University of Waterloo, Canada where I supported students with academic accommodations and managed the exam center. My journey at Stanford began in the Earth Systems Program at the Doerr School of Sustainability, where I was part of the Student Services team.

I’m passionate about supporting students with disabilities to excel both professionally and personally by developing needed resources and collaborating with campus partners / faculty to ensure these resources meet students’ needs. Outside of work, I enjoy a lazy weekend by the beach, hiking through the forests, or exploring new cities with my husband. I’m always open to recommendations – come say hi.

Sandy Herring
Accommodations Coordinator

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Hi! I’m Sandy Herring (she/her), and I’m an Accommodations Coordinator at the Office of Accessible Education. I coordinate academic accommodations, specializing in recruiting notetakers. I also recruit academic assistants such as visual descriptionists, lab assistants, and other assistants as determined by your Disability Adviser. I’ve worked at Stanford for almost fifteen years at several departments, and recently celebrated my tenth anniversary with the Office of Accessible Education.

I earned my B.A. in Theater at Wichita State University. My first career was theatrical carpentry, and I worked at theaters ranging from the Goodman Theater in Chicago, South Coast Repertory in Orange County, and all over the Bay Area, including San Francisco Opera, Berkeley Repertory Theater, and TheatreWorks (where I met my husband, Bill!). Bill and I live in Sunnyvale and enjoy classic movies, gardening, our cat Calvin and his socially distanced cat friend Hobbes, and bicycling.

Kat Siraji
CTC Coordinator

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Hi there! My name is Kat (she/her). I am the Centralized Testing Center Coordinator at the Office of Accessible Education. My role is to manage and coordinate our new testing center and foster an inclusive environment for our students.

In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, trying new restaurants, traveling, and weightlifting. Recently I have been enjoying making my own matcha lattes at home and reformer pilates. I am happy to chat about anything!

 

Kimberly Lane
CTC Coordinator

Hello, I'm Kimberly Lane, a Centralized Testing Center Coordinator with a passion for service excellence. I am excited to bring my hospitality experience to support our new testing center.

As a proud member of the Office of Accessible Education, I am committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all students.

I grew up in Southern California but have made the Bay Area my home for over 25 years. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family and friends playing cards and board games, relaxing on my kayak, or learning to swing dance.

Colby Burns
Accommodations Coordinator

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Hello! My name is Colby Burns (he/him), and I am an Accommodations Coordinator at the Office of Accessible Education. I coordinate academic accommodations, specifically related to Deaf/Hard of Hearing services, and assist at the Centralized Testing Center. Prior to this role, I worked in Disability Services at the University of San Francisco for 2+ years. My goal is to promote an equitable space for all students to succeed in their educational journey. I have a B.A. in Sociology from the University of San Francisco, with minors in Public Service and Criminal Justice Studies. I grew up in the East Bay Area and am passionate about all things Bay Area sports related. In my free time, I enjoy playing basketball, video games, and spending time with family and friends.