Sports and Fitness Administration Alumni Spotlight
Alumni Spotlight: Morgan Janda

Morgan Janda
Assistant Director for Development
University of Houston
Athletics Department
Morgan Janda graduated with a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Sam Houston State University in May of 2022 where she competed on the Volleyball team as well as the Women’s Track and Field team. In the fall of 2022, she transferred to the University of Houston to begin her masters in Sports and Fitness Administration and competed for the Volleyball team as well as Track and Field team. She graduated in May of 2024 with her degree.
Janda joined the Volleyball staff as the Director of Volleyball Operations for the fall 2024 season. In December of 2024, she shifted to Cougar Pride, the fundraising arm of the Athletic Department, where she currently works as the Assistant Director for Development. Currently she handles a portfolio of over 400 donors and season ticket holders. Morgan is responsible for premium ticket sales for both the University of Houston’s Football and Men’s Basketball teams.
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