Profile

Dr. Stacey Malaret is a Lecturer in the School of Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of Central Florida, where she teaches leadership studies courses focused on leadership development, civic engagement, and service-learning. She joined the faculty in 2026 after serving as Director of the LEAD Scholars Academy. She has been working at UCF since 2001.

Throughout her career, Dr. Malaret has been dedicated to helping students develop the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary to lead positive change in their communities. Her expertise includes leadership education, student development, service-learning, civic engagement, experiential learning, and program assessment. Under her leadership, the LEAD Scholars Academy earned national recognition, including multiple NASPA Excellence Awards for innovative practices in leadership development and community engagement.

Dr. Malaret regularly presents at regional and national conferences on leadership education, service-learning, student engagement, and a sense of belonging. Her professional interests include the social change model, high-impact educational practices, service-learning, and the role of service in fostering student growth and social responsibility.

In the classroom, she is committed to creating engaging learning experiences that help students connect leadership theory to practice while developing the skills needed to make meaningful contributions in their organizations, communities, and professions.

Dr. Malaret earned her doctorate in Education Leadership from the University of Central Florida in 2007.

• Hazing
• Leadership
• High-impact practices

• Ed.D. Educational Leadership, UCF
• MA Counselor Education, UCF
• BA Psychology, U. of Southern Mississippi

I have published in various areas including hazing in leadership, high-impact practices, and women in leadership.

• Hazing in leadership
• Women's leadership
• Social change model
• High-impact practices
• Service-learning

As a former Student Affairs Professional, service to the university is part of my DNA. I proudly serve the university in multiple capacities.

• National Society of Leadership and Success student chapter
• Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society student chapter
• Morgridge Student Support Foundation
• Student Conduct Board
• The SCLA National Senior Advisory Board
• NASPA Student Leadership Programs Board

• NAPSA Excellence Gold Award (LEAD Scholars Academy). Civic Learning, Democratic Engagement, Community Service, Service-Learning, and related category (2026)
• NASPA Outstanding Service to SLP KC Award (2025)
• NAPSA Excellence Bronze Award (LEAD Scholars Academy). Fraternity and Sorority Life, Leadership, Student Activities, Student Union and related category (2024)
• NASPA Faculty Council and Faculty Assembly Outstanding Contributions by a Scholar-Practitioner Award (2023)
• NASPA SLPKC Dr. Susan R. Komives Research Award (2023)
• NASPA Outstanding Program Bridging Civic Learning and Leadership Development Award (LEAD Scholars Academy) (2023)
• NASPA-Florida Outstanding Service to Students Award (2018)
• NASPA-Florida Research Award (2017)
• NASPA-Florida Mid-Manager of the Year (2012)
• National Society of Leadership and Success Legacy of Leadership Award (2025)

• LDR 3115 Summer/Fall 2026
• LDR 2001 Summer/Fall 2026
• LDR 2002 Spring 2026
• LDR 3215 Fall 2025
• LDR 3950 Spring 2026
• EDH 7405 Summer 2026