Academics | 2/11/2025 3:57:00 PM
MIAMI SHORES, Fla. -- Barry University assistant director of athletics for compliance & student services, Lisamar Perez-Santiago, was awarded one of two 2025 Founders' Professional Development Grants for $1,000 by the Minority Opportunities Athletic Association (MOAA).
Perez-Santiago oversees eligibility, CARA, and transfer portal management for 21 sports programs. In this role, she works closely with student-athletes, coaches, and staff to ensure compliance with NCAA regulations while fostering an environment that supports both academic and athletic success. Lisamar's journey at Barry University began in 2017 as a work-study student in the Athletics Department, where she gained experience in operations and facilities management. She later transitioned into a Graduate Assistant role in Athletics Communications in January 2022, before shifting to Academics and Compliance, where she supported academic advising and student-athlete eligibility. In August 2023, she took on the role of Administrative Assistant in the Office of the Dean of Students, before assuming her current position in August 2024. Beyond Barry, Lisamar expands her professional experience by working part-time with the Miami Marlins and Miami Heat, gaining valuable exposure to professional sports operations. She holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Barry University, strengthening her leadership, management, and administration expertise.
About the Minority Opportunities Athletic Association:
Administered by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), the Minority Opportunities Athletic Association promotes equitable employment opportunities for minorities in the athletics industry through the exchange of ideas, the creation of networking opportunities and the avocation of an increase in employment for minorities in athletics administration positions at all levels of the sports industry. The association also promotes cultivating a sports environment that supports the values necessary to accept aspiring professionals from all walks of life. For more information on the Minority Opportunities Athletic Association, please visit www.moaaweb.com.
