Jennifer Bonvallet, Associate AD for Athletic Academic Services & SWA, was hired as the Director of Athletic Academic Services for Nicholls Athletics in August 2021.
Bonvallet started at Nicholls in 2019 as Administrative Coordinator for the MBA & EMBA programs before joining the Athletic Department in the Fall 2021. She was designated as Senior Woman Administrator in July 2022. Bonvallet serves as sport administrator for Indoor Volleyball & Beach Volleyball, as well as SWA Chair for the Southland Conference.
Bonvallet graduated in 2011 with a business degree from Kansas State University where she was a four-year member of the Equestrian Team. After graduation she continued her education at K-State and earned her Master's degree in Counseling and Student Development in 2013. Bonvallet then spent two years working for K-State Athletics' Ahearn Fund; as the Gift Processing Assistant and Assistant Director of Development from 2013-2015.
Bonvallet resides in Thibodaux with her husband, Austin, and son, Henry. They will be welcoming a new member to the family in October 2026.
