Malenah Hunter

Associate Director, Membership and Awards

Malenah is the Associate Director of Membership and Awards. A proud alumna of Morgan State University, Malenah earned her B.S. in Hospitality Management, setting the foundation for her commitment to exceptional service and member engagement. She further honed her skills with a Master's degree in Organizational Sciences from George Washington University, which equipped her with advanced knowledge in managing organizational change and optimizing team performance.

Malenah started with AACRAO as an intern in the Meetings department in 2021, assisting with the planning and execution of AACRAO’s in-person and virtual meetings. In her current role, she oversees the strategic coordination and implementation of membership recruitment, retention, and recognition programs. She would love to better understand how workplaces operate and apply her knowledge towards how they can work better.

Outside of work, Malenah enjoys traveling on long train journeys, listening to podcasts on walks, going to the movies, and feeding the animals in her backyard.