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Maria Luiza Rocha joined the SIUE Athletics facilities team as a Graduate Assistant in August 2026.

She came to SIUE after earning her bachelor’s in sport management from Trevecca Nazarene in Nashville, Tennessee. While at Trevecca, she competed as part of the women’s soccer team, appearing in 31 games over two seasons. She was a 2025 Academic All-District selection by College Sports Communicators and a member of the Dean’s List. She also was a member of the Phi Delta Lambda Honors Society, the highest academic honor bestowed upon undergraduate students.

Rocha was a Facilities Management Associate while at Trevecca and she interned with the Nashville Predators in the Corporate Partners Department.

She is pursuing her MBA at SIUE.