A Chat in the Garden with Monique A. J. Smith

Alexis joined Rice Athletics in December 2022. In her role, she assists with the day-to-day operations of the SOAR Student-Athlete Development Office, which supports the holistic development of Rice student-athletes. Additionally, she advances the mission of the "R" Association by spearheading strategic initiatives, organizing annual events, and nurturing relationships to enhance engagement among Rice Letterwinners.

Prior to Rice, Alexis was a Student-Athlete Development Graduate-Assistant at West Virginia University (WVU). Before WVU, she was a DI track and field student-athlete at Troy University where she represented the Sun Belt Conference on DI National SAAC, NCAA DI Council, and MOIC.

Born and raised in Union, SC, Alexis earned her Master's in Sport Management from WVU, building upon her BS in Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management from Troy. Alexis believes in and has experienced the transformative power of sports, which drives her commitment to serving college student-athletes in their personal and professional growth. 

Beyond her professional pursuits, Alexis is active with various organizations including Women Leaders in College Sport, N4A (MRR and Emerging Professionals), and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.

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