Annette Santiago, M.S.W.

Academic Interests and Expertise

Education

• Master of Arts in Social Work (Wichita State University, 2021)
• Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (Wichita State University, 2020)
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Notre Dame College, 2011)

Licensure

•  Licensed Masters Level Social Worker, State of Kansas, #12872

Publications

Presentations

•  Santiago, A, (Spring, 2026). Lead From Within. We Are One: Bridging Cultures, Building Leaders High School Conference, Wichita, KS.
• Santiago, A. (Spring, 2026). Mental Maintenance. First-Generation College Students, Ad Astra Conference, Wichita, KS.
• Davis, M., Santiago, A. (Spring, 2026). Beyond Burnout: How Sunshine Committees Strengthen Well-Being, Connection, and Retention of Staff. Kansas Higher Education Professionals (KHEP) Conference, Wichita, KS.
• Santiago, A. & Leonard, C. (Fall 2024). Fostering a sense of belonging in the workplace: Bringing people together through vulnerability and joy. Michael Tilford Conference on Diversity and Multiculturalism, Wichita, KS.

Professional Experience

Recent Conferences Attended

• Kansas Higher Education Professionals (KHEP) Conference – (2026)
• Wichita State University Social Work POWER Conference – (2020, 2021, 2026)
• We Are One: Bridging Cultures, Building Leaders High School Conference – (2026)
• Ad Astra Conference: For First-Generation College Students – (2026)
• Higher Education Counseling Centers of Kansas (HECCK) Conference – (2025, 2026)

Clinical Experience

Wichita State University Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

• Mental Health Counselor (April 2023 – Present)

Graduate Social Work Practicum Intern

• Wichita State University Counseling and Psychological Services, Wichita, KS (August 2019 – May 2021)

Areas of Service

Committees

• Wellness Committee Member at ICTSOS
• Kansas Higher Education Professionals (KHEP)- Coordinator for Culture and Community 
• WSU CARE Team
• Adelante Juntos: Faculty and Staff Association
• Hispanic Alumni Association (HAN)
• Consortium for Adult Autism and Related Disorders (CAARD)
• Sunshine Committee

Liaisons

• Liaison to WSU Tech

Additional Information

In her free time, Annette enjoys running or anything related to physical fitness and listening to true-crime podcasts!