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Andrea Benna

Andrea Benna

TitleAssociate Director of Athletics / Compliance

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Oversees day-to-day operations of the Complaince Office
  • Ensures provision of rules interpretations and management of legislative initiatives
  • Oversight of all aspects of financial aid and playing and practice seasons
  • Rules the education program and onboarding of sport personnel
  • Serves as the primary interpretative and waiver contact for the Compliance Office
  • Member of the leadership team
  • Sport administrator for swimming and diving
  • Member of the National Association for Athletics Compliance 
  • Serves as on the NAAC Education Committee 
  • Mentor for the 2024-25 academic year through NAAC's ACE mentoring program 

WORK EXPERIENCE 

  • 2010-2016: University of Missouri Assistant Director of Compliance for Eligibility and Recruiting 
  • 2007-2010: University of Missouri Compliance Coordinator for Eligibility and Recruiting
  • 2005 - 2007: University of Missouri Law Extern and work study student

HONORS

  • 2014 Columbia Business Times 20 Under 40 class 
  • 2015 Sunrise Southwest Rotarian of the Year 
  • 2007 Missouri Bar Association

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor of Arts in Classical Humanities  - University of Missouri (2004)
  • Juris Doctor - University of Missouri (2007)