Hempstead, NY - Alyssa M. Morales Kelly, who currently serves as Hofstra University's Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance, Diversity, and Inclusion, has added the title of senior woman administrator. Morales Kelly has served in the interim role since last year. 

 "We are thrilled to appoint Alyssa to this incredibly important position," said Hofstra Vice President and Director of Athletics Rick Cole Jr. "Alyssa has been a strong advocate for all of our student-athletes during her tenure and we look forward to her expanding her role here at Hofstra."

Morales Kelly joined the Hofstra Department of Athletics in October 2014 as the assistant director of athletics for NCAA education and compliance services and was promoted to associate director of athletics for NCAA education and compliance services in July 2017. In October 2020 Morales Kelly was elevated to senior associate director of athletics for compliance, diversity, and inclusion. 

Morales Kelly arrived at Hofstra after spending the previous five years at Iona College (now Iona University), including three years in compliance. She started her compliance career as a coordinator from 2011-13 before being promoted to the position of assistant athletic director for compliance.

Before starting her compliance career, Morales Kelly worked as Iona's recreation and intramurals assistant from 2010-11. 

Morales Kelly was a four-year letterwinner for the volleyball team at Iona and was the team's primary setter following her freshman season in 2005. When her playing career ended after the 2008 season, Morales Kelly served as an assistant coach with the Gaels.

Morales Kelly graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Iona's School of Arts and Science in 2009. She received her master's of business administration with a concentration in sports & entertainment management from Hofstra in 2017.

A native of San Diego, California, Morales Kelly and her husband, John, have a daughter, Charlotte, and two sons, John and Jake.