Cateatra D. Mallard has been named the new director of Student Activities at FAMU. Mallard, who worked for a decade in higher education, at Virginia State University, Radford University, Syracuse University, and most recently, Jackson State University brings a wealth of experience and a passion for student engagement to the role.
Her extensive experience includes overseeing a broad range of student activities such as weeks of welcome, fraternity and sorority life, student government association, campus activities board, royal court, leadership programming, and fundraising.
"I am elated to continue my higher education professional career at the #1 Public HBCU, where I can continue to do the work for which I have a great passion," Mallard said. "To know that I am joining an institution that is known for its culture, tradition, and rich legacy, that has a global impact, gives me an immense sense of pride as an HBCU alumna."
Mallard expressed her commitment to sustaining FAMU's standard of excellence through student engagement, upholding the university's motto: Excellence with Caring. She succeeds Andre Green, who served as the Student Activities director until his untimely death in 2023.
A native of Washington, D.C., Mallard completed her bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in counseling with a concentration in student affairs administration/college student development at Hampton University.
She is recognized for her significant contributions to campus activities and is actively involved in professional associations. Mallard has served as the former Diversity Advisory Group chair and is a member of the National Showcase Selection Committee for the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA).
Vice President for Student Affairs William E. Hudson, Jr., Ph.D., welcomed Mallard to the FAMU team, emphasizing her expertise in student leadership and activities. "Ms. Mallard is a great resource for student leadership and student activities. She has a wealth of experience with student government, student organizations, royal courts, and student leadership training. We welcome her to the FAMUly," Hudson said.