Justin Mallett

Not many people can say their spouse went into labor while they were taking a final exam at UW-Stevens Point, but Justin Mallett is one of them.

In spite of having to juggle doing well in school and surviving fatherhood, Justin successfully graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communications in 2005, after which he decided to stay on to complete his master’s from 2005 to 2007.

Like many students, he was not always sure what he wanted to major in when he started college. For his  first two years in college he had an undeclared major and it was his advisor who helped steer him towards communications.

He says, “The most valuable lesson I learned at UW-Stevens Point is be yourself and never stop learning about the field you are in.”

In July 2014, Justin landed a new job as the director of diversity at UW-Green Bay and his work “is to make sure all minority and underrepresented populations on a college campus have the necessary items to be successful as students and people.” Additionally, he works hard to ensure all students are aware about issues regarding inclusion and diversity.

Previously, Justin had worked at UW-Stevens Point as an admissions counselor and completed his doctorate in educational leadership and administration at Edgewood College in Madison. In 2012, he was the director of diversity and multicultural affairs at Illinois College in Jacksonville, Ill., where the school managed to retain more minority and international students during his tenure than it had in the past.

Sports play a big role in Justin’s life; he is a big football fan, and while at UW-Stevens Point, he was a member of the men’s basketball program. Basketball still remains a big part of his life as he currently manages a basketball team that travels all over the country participating in tournaments.

Justin grew up in Kosciusko, Miss., but now resides in Green Bay with his wife Dana and children Jayden and Maya. He says, “No matter what field you go into, you must contribute hard work, dedication and commitment to the field you are in if you want to be successful.”

— COMM 320 student Sharolyn Loh

Wednesday, Sept. 24

11:00-11:50 – Room 236 CAC Visiting COMM 440 (Interpersonal and Organizational Communication Capstone)
1:00-1:50 – Room 221 NFAC Visiting ARTM/COMM 100 (Orientation to Communication/Arts Management)
2:00-2:50 – Room 227 CAC Networking Time with Students