Information

Academic Interests and Expertise

Education

  • Master of Arts in Social Work (Wichita State University, 2021)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (Wichita State University, 2020)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Notre Dame College, 2011)

Licensure

  •  Licensed Masters Level Social Worker, State of Kansas, #12872
Publications

Presentations

  •  Santiago, A, (Spring, 2026). Lead From Within. We Are One: Bridging Cultures, Building Leaders High School Conference, Wichita, KS.
  • Santiago, A. (Spring, 2026). Mental Maintenance. First-Generation College Students, Ad Astra Conference, Wichita, KS.
  • Davis, M., Santiago, A. (Spring, 2026). Beyond Burnout: How Sunshine Committees Strengthen Well-Being, Connection, and Retention of Staff. Kansas Higher Education Professionals (KHEP) Conference, Wichita, KS.
  • Santiago, A. & Leonard, C. (Fall 2024). Fostering a sense of belonging in the workplace: Bringing people together through vulnerability and joy. Michael Tilford Conference on Diversity and Multiculturalism, Wichita, KS.
Professional Experience

Recent Conferences Attended

  • Kansas Higher Education Professionals (KHEP) Conference - (2026)
  • Wichita State University Social Work POWER Conference – (2020, 2021, 2026)
  • We Are One: Bridging Cultures, Building Leaders High School Conference - (2026)
  • Ad Astra Conference: For First-Generation College Students - (2026)
  • Higher Education Counseling Centers of Kansas (HECCK) Conference – (2025, 2026)
Clinical Experience

Wichita State University Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

  • Mental Health Counselor (April 2023 – Present)

Graduate Social Work Practicum Intern

  • Wichita State University Counseling and Psychological Services, Wichita, KS (August 2019 - May 2021)
Areas of Service

Committees

  • WSU CARE Team
  • Adelante Juntos: Faculty and Staff Association
  • Hispanic Alumni Association (HAN)
  • Consortium for Adult Autism and Related Disorders (CAARD)
  • Sunshine Committee

Liaisons

  • Liaison to WSU Tech
Additional Information

In her free time, Annette enjoys running or anything related to physical fitness and listening to true-crime podcasts!