Malaree Hood

Overview

Malaree oversees our Fraternity & Sorority Life community for Wichita State University as well as provides support to Student Engagement & Belonging. As the Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life, Malaree provides comprehensive leadership to a thriving fraternity and sorority community. In this role, she supervises two Coordinators, offering mentorship and direction to ensure the delivery of high-quality programs and services. Malaree oversees the advising and development of four governing councils. Her work emphasizes both the student and alumni experience building meaningful engagement opportunities for alumni while supporting current members through educational, social, and academic initiatives. She leads efforts to foster academic success and recognition within the community, while also creating intentional programming around leadership, wellness, belonging, and risk prevention. In addition, she also manages organization conduct processes in partnership with campus colleagues. Through these efforts, she advances a holistic fraternity and sorority experience that is values-driven, educational, and aligned with the broader mission of the institution.

Academic Interests and Expertise

Education

Master of Science in Education – Higher Education Student Affairs
Fort Hays State University | Hays, Kansas
May 2020

Bachelor of Science in Communication
Emporia State University | Emporia, Kansas
May 2018

Interests

• Communication Theory
• Student Development
• Community Engagement
• Women’s Study
• Organizational Leadership

Expertise

• Creating experiences for students in which everyone feels welcome and included
• Strategic Communication
• Recruitment
• Teamwork
• Interpersonal Skills
• Safe Space for LGBTQ+

Professional Experience

Professional Experience

Wichita State University | Wichita, KS

• Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life | Wichita State University
  August 2023 – Present
• Fraternity and Sorority Life Coordinator | Wichita State University
  May 2022 – August 2023
• Senior Admissions Counselor | Hesston College
  October 2021 – May 2022
• Transfer Coordinator | Emporia State University
  July 2020 – October 2021
• Fraternity and Sorority Life Graduate Assistant | Fort Hays State University
  August 2018 – May 2020

Awards and Honors

Awards & Honors

• Order of Omega Honor Society

Areas of Service

Areas of Service

Committees

• Prevention Services Advisory Board

Professional Organizations

• Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors (AFA)
• Recruitment Advisor for National Sorority

Professional Conferences

• Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors Annual Meeting 2022

Other Interests

Other Interests

In her free time, Malaree and her partner enjoy movies, traveling, and a good night in!