University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Staff Directory

Amanda Henderson
- Title:
- Executive Assistant to Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics
- Email:
- Phone:
- (337) 482-1082
A member of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s staff for eight years and counting, Amanda Henderson has spent the past five years within the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Department of Athletics.
In her present role, she serves as the Administrative Assistant for the Director of Athletics, Deputy Directors of Athletics, RCAF and Compliance.
Henderson manages the day-to-day operations of the Director of Athletics office and also provides advanced level administrative support to the Executive Leadership Team.
A May 2013 graduate of the University with a degree in business management, Henderson’s service to her alma mater began as a student worker in the Registrar’s Office where she was mentored by current Vice President of Enrollment Dr. Dewayne Bowie. Upon graduation, she was offered an administrative position with the Registrar’s Office, which started her present tenure in the University’s community.
Henderson transitioned to the Department of Athletics in July 2015 working under the Director of Athletics and Sr. Associate Director of Athletics before being elevated to her current role.
The Lafayette native currently resides in Maurice, La., with her husband, Christopher Henderson, and children, Cole and Aubrey Henderson.
In her present role, she serves as the Administrative Assistant for the Director of Athletics, Deputy Directors of Athletics, RCAF and Compliance.
Henderson manages the day-to-day operations of the Director of Athletics office and also provides advanced level administrative support to the Executive Leadership Team.
A May 2013 graduate of the University with a degree in business management, Henderson’s service to her alma mater began as a student worker in the Registrar’s Office where she was mentored by current Vice President of Enrollment Dr. Dewayne Bowie. Upon graduation, she was offered an administrative position with the Registrar’s Office, which started her present tenure in the University’s community.
Henderson transitioned to the Department of Athletics in July 2015 working under the Director of Athletics and Sr. Associate Director of Athletics before being elevated to her current role.
The Lafayette native currently resides in Maurice, La., with her husband, Christopher Henderson, and children, Cole and Aubrey Henderson.
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