Justine Burnett, together with her unborn daughter, Maleah, died on Nov. 26, at the age of 34. A native of Georgetown, Guyana, she is survived by her husband, Michael Burnett, many loving family members and friends. 

Burnett joined the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities in the summer of 2019 as a graduate assistant and transitioned into her current role as assistant director of academic integrity in March 2020.  

She earned her doctorate degree in higher education from West Virginia University in May 2022, her master’s degree in public administration from West Virginia State University in 2017 and her bachelor's degree in public management from the University of Guyana in 2013.