Accessibility Resources & Disability Services Staff
Rebecca Sime Nagasawa, Director of the Center for Accessibility Resources & Disability Services
Rebecca Sime Nagasawa became the Director of the Center for Accessibility Resources & Disability Services (CARDS) in August of 2021, after serving as the Associate Director from August of 2019 - 2021. She previously served as a Learning Specialist at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. She holds a Master’s of Education in Curriculum & Instruction with an emphasis on Special Education from Arizona State University. She is the CARDS coordinator for the class of 2025 and enjoys establishing relationships with and providing support for students. She is also available to consult with faculty, staff, and the community at large. She spends her free time rolling through beautiful Riverside Park and playing board games early on Sunday mornings with her family at Hex & Co.!
To make an appointment with Rebecca, please use this link: calendly.com/rsimenagasawa.
Bailie Gregory, Accommodations Coordinator
Bailie began working at CARDS in November 2021. She most recently earned her Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and also holds a Master of Science in Education from the University of Pennsylvania. She is the CARDS Coordinator for the class of 2023, and she is excited to provide support and coaching in order to promote better access to classrooms and campus. In her free time, she enjoys reading, exploring new places, and crafting new recipes.
To make an appointment with Bailie, please use this link: https://calendly.com/bailiegregory
Nikki Roderman, Accommodations Coordinator
Nikki Roderman joined Barnard's Center for Accessibility Resources & Disability Services as an Accommodations Coordinator in 2021. Nikki earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology, Elementary and Special Education from Marist College and an M.A. in Special Education with emphasis on High Incidence Intervention from Peabody College at Vanderbilt University. She has previously served as a teacher for students with disabilities in New Jersey and Nashville. Nikki is the CARDS coordinator for the class of 2024. She looks forward to academic coaching and establishing relationships with students and faculty. She spends her free time trying new restaurants and cafes or going for walks throughout the city.
To make an appointment with Nikki, please use this link: https://calendly.com/nroderma
Angelene Prendergast, Assistant to the Director
Angelene Prendergast joined the staff of the Center for Accessibility Resources & Disability Services at the beginning of the Fall 2014 semester as the Assistant to the Director. Angelene is a critical part of the CARDS staff. Angelene manages the office schedule and student worker staff, assists the director with budgetary, finance, and operational department needs, and is the first point of contact for students who have questions about how to set up services through CARDS.
If you have questions about CARDS processes (such as requesting accommodations or scheduling exams), please use this link to schedule with Angelene: https://calendly.com/angelenesantiago
Sohira Idrees, Administrative Assistant for Operations
Sohira Idrees joined the Center for Accessibility Resources and Disability Services as the Administrative Assistant for Operations in Spring of 2022. Sohira earned her bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience and Behavior from Barnard College. She handles all test proctoring and notetaking needs at the office. She is excited to be working in a place she considers home! During her free time, she enjoys binge watching Netflix shows & ordering takeout sushi.
CARDS staff also includes Graduate Assistants, Student Workers and Test Proctors to help serve students registered with the Center.