Marissa Whorton

Assistant Director of Fraternity & Sorority Programs

Phone
504-865-6377
Office Address
6823 St. Charles Avenue, LBC Suite G04
Marissa Abernathy

Education & Affiliations

Bachelor of Science in Sociology, East Texas A&M University
Masters of Science in Higher Education Administration, East Texas A&M University

Biography

Marissa brings a variety of experiences to our team, and we’re excited for their future contributions. Marissa began her career as the Graduate Assistant for Fraternity and Sorority Life at Texas A&M University - Commerce, where she served as the Primary Advisor for both the Interfraternity Council and Multicultural Greek Council and the Order of Omega Advisor. While there, they focused on community education and leadership development of the members as well as large-scale programs for the community. After graduating, Marissa served as the Coordinator of Greek Life at Louisiana State University, where they served as the Primary Advisor for the Panhellenic Council and developed ongoing curriculum design, facilitation, and assessment for Greek Life programs. Most recently, Marissa served as a College Navigator at Baton Rouge Community College, where she assisted students in identifying the best options for graduation and matriculation. 

 

Marissa is a proud member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority. She has served as a volunteer for Phi Gamma Delta, Delta Delta Delta, the Association of Fraternity and Sorority Advisors, and American College Personnel Association. Her Top 5 CliftonStrengths include: Input, Achiever, Futuristic, Learner, and Communication. 

Contributions

  • Panhellenic Council Information
  • Order of Omega
  • Leadership Development Initiatives
  • New Member Education Programs
  • Officer Training
  • Undergraduate Student Workers