Constituents

Administrative Advisory Council Members

The Administrative Advisory Council (AAC) serves all USF administrative employees. Our main function is to to consider and make recommendations to the appropriate authorities on matters of interest to the University community.

Below, you will find a list of the current AAC representatives. To learn more about our representatives, scroll to learn about their roles at the university and what their council goals are for their listed term.

 

Current AAC Representatives

 

REPRESENTATIVE INFORMATION

Gabe Albert

Email: galbert@usf.edu
Term: 2025
Area(s): Information Technology

Gabe Albert is the Business Operations Manager within Information Technology. He is responsible for Lead the Business Operations team to support the IT department so they can better service the University. He has been with USF since September 2013. Gabe's goal as a Council representative is to meet and work with other representatives to learn about their departments while building a more comprehensive understanding of university operations & needs to better serve both my department and the University as a whole.

Melissa Armstrong

Email: marmstrong3@usf.edu
Term: 2026
Area(s): University Advancement

Melissa Armstrong is an Assistant Director of Advancement Communications & Marketing within the Advancement division. She has been with USF since April 2013 and is a proud 3 time Bull. Melissa’s goal as a Council representative is to represent the Advancement division's employee interests and goals and continue to have meaningful conversations with her peers about policy and updates at USF.

Krystal Baehr

Email: kbaehr@usf.edu
Term: 2026
Area(s): Academic Affairs

Krystal Baehr is the Enrollment Services Team Administrator within the College of Education Graduate Support Office. She serves as the coordinator of graduate support within the College of Education. She has been with USF since September 2008. Krystal’s goal as a Council representative is to help be a resource for her constitutes and to strengthen the presence of administrative employees at USF.

Glenn Beckmann

Email: beckmanng@usf.edu
Term: 2025
Area(s): Executive Services

Glenn Beckmann is the Communications Manager for the Global and National Security Institute (GNSI), which is part of the new University-Community Partnerships program. GNSI drives USF's strategic focus on global and national security. Glenn joined USF in October 2021. His goal as a Council representative is to be a valuable resource for his constituents, connecting them with the AAC and other university-related issues.

Lani Boothman-Carpenter

Email: lboothma@usf.edu
Term: 2026
Area(s): Information Technology

Lani Boothman-Carpenter is the Associate Director of Resource Management within the Information Technology (IT). She is responsible for employee development and engagement initiatives in IT. She is a USF Alumni and has worked for the university since 2007. Lani is a Certified Gallup Strength’s Coach driven by a fervent commitment to harnessing our innate strengths to attain our objectives. Lani's goal as Council representative is to utilize her strengths to amplify the voices of her constituents, champion their concerns, and act as a conduit of IT-related insights to the AAC.

In her capacity as an AAC representative, Lani is dedicated to championing the AAC's vision and objectives among her constituents. Her approach centers on fostering open lines of communication, encouraging active participation, and nurturing engagement. Through her role, Lani aims to bridge the gap between the AAC's goals and the concerns of her fellow colleagues, cultivating an environment of mutual understanding and collaboration.

Abigail Bradley-Tyler

Email: awbradley@usf.edu
Term: 2026
Area(s): USF St. Petersburg

Abigail Bradley-Tyler is the Assistant Director for Student Involvement within the Department of Student Life and Engagement at the USF St. Petersburg campus. She strives to get students involved on campus and promote school spirit. Abigail has been with USFSP since June 2018. Abigail’s goal as a Council representative is to help be a resource for her constitutes while also relaying information both to and from the Council.

Lerren "Ren" Bradley-Tyler

Email: ltyler@usf.edu
Term: 2026
Area(s): USF Health

Lerren "Ren" Bradley-Tyler is a Student Programs Manager for the Office of Student Affairs within the Department of Medical Education in the Morsani College of Medicine. She has been with USF since November 2018. Ren's goal as a Council representative is to be a voice for the underrepresented and for the downtown population.

Lesley Brooks

Email: lebrooks@usf.edu
Term: 2026
Area(s): Academic Affairs

Lesley Brooks is the Coordinator of Library Operations with the Library Administration within Academic Affairs. She has been with USF since August 2019. Her goal as a Council representative is to bring the concerns of her colleagues to the council and to ensure that their concerns are heard and considered.

Kimberly Brown

Email: brownkm@usf.edu
Term: 2024
Area(s): USF Health

Kimberly Brown is a Contract Administrator within the College of Nursing. She serves as a legal liaison for student educational agreements. She has been with the USF College of Nursing since December 2010. Kimberly's goal as a Council representative is to positively represent USF Health and the College of Nursing as she seeks to increase diversity within the Council.

Jessie Burgess

Email: jessicaburge@usf.edu
Term: 2024
Area(s): USF Health

Jessie Burgess is the Department Administrator/Chief Administrative Officer for the USF Department of Internal Medicine, USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. She is responsible for working alongside the Chair and Department Leaders to direct all administrative activities to fulfill the educational, research, and healthcare missions of the Department. Duties include budgetary, financial management, compliance, contract management and negotiations, research administration, clinical operations, physician practice management, and compensation planning. Jessie has been a council member for the past 5 years and served as Membership & Development Chair, Vice President, and President of the council. Jessie’s goal as a Past President and council member is to increase AAC awareness and participation as the Immediate Past President, encourage Foundation support for AAC initiatives, increase awareness and participation in getting involved with the council, advocate for Administrative professional development and matters of interest; give administrative personnel a voice on USF System strategic initiatives and special task forces and committees, and create host an annual professional development event.

Sarah Carter

Email: smcarter@usf.edu
Term: 2026
Area(s): USF Health

Sarah Carter is the Building Services Coordinator within the USF Health Administration Department. She has been with USF since December 2019. Sarah’s goal as a Council representative is to avail herself to those she represents as well as fellow Councilmembers with enthusiasm and transparency.

Adam Caskie

Email: acaskie@usf.edu
Term: 2025
Area(s): Academic Affairs

Adam Caskie is a Director within the Office of Decision Support and serves as Deputy University Data Administrator, a former part-time Instructor, and a current Ph.D. candidate (Curriculum and Instruction, Higher Education Administration). Adam has been with USF since 2015, and a council member since 2017. Adam’s goal as a council member will be to continue to advance the success of the University's administrative employees.

"He who serves his fellows is, of all his fellows, greatest." E. Urner Goodman.

Wanda Cook

Email: cookw3@usf.edu
Term: 2024
Area(s): Executive Services

Wanda Cook is the HR Business Administrator within the Department of Central Human Resources. She has been with USF since May 2022. Wanda's goal as a Council representative is to help be a resource for her constitutes and provide and relay information both to and from the Council. In addition, she would like to expand networking and relationships building opportunities between administrative areas across USF.

Brian Cullum

Email: bcullum@usf.edu
Term: 2026
Area(s): USF Health

Brian Cullum is the Senior Unit Research Administrator within the College of Nursing.  He serves as the post-award manager for all research activities within the college. He has been with USF since January of 2016. Brian's goal as a Council representative is to expand his knowledge of University-wide activities and initiatives and to be a resource for his constituents within USF Health.

Maggie Denney

Email: denneY1@usf.edu
Term: 2026
Area(s): Executive Services

Maggie Denney is the Director of Title IX-VAWA Compliance in the Office of Compliance & Ethics. She serves as the Title IX Coordinator for the University. Maggie has been with USF since April 2016. Maggie's goal as a Council representative is to advocate for the needs of administrative staff while creating a collaborative environment that enhances the workplace for her constituents.

Eric Douthirt

Email: douthirt@usf.edu
Term: 2025
Area(s): Academic Affairs

Eric Douthirt is the Director, MBA Programs with the Muma College of Business within Academic Affairs. He oversees all MBA student services housed within the college. The USF Muma College of Business (MCOB) MBA portfolio features five programs (Professional Evening MBA, Professional Weekend MBA, Online MBA, Executive MBA and Sport Business MBA) and serves roughly 1000 unduplicated graduate students each academic year. He has been with USF since April 2007. He is a two-time graduate of USF and is currently pursuing his Doctorate in Business Administration at USF. He has been in various full-time roles at the University since April 2007. Eric's goal as a Council representative is to advocate for his colleagues across units and help ensure USF remains one of the best places to work in the region.

Meagan Eastman

Email: meastman@usf.edu
Term: 2025
Area(s): USF Health

Meagan Eastman is the Associate Director of MCOM Graduate Programs at USF Health She is responsible for administrative oversight of the masters and PhD programs, including marketing and recruitment; academic and professional advising; student development; admissions; and alumni engagement. She has been with USF since 2012 and has served on the AAC for 4 years, including 1 year as the Secretary and 2 years as the Vice President on the Executive Committee. Meagan’s goal as the AAC President is to foster consistent communication and engagement with administrative employees and USF leadership.

James Farley

Email: jamesfarley1@usf.edu
Term: 2026
Area(s): Business & Finance

James Farley is a Fiscal & Budget Analyst for Accounts Receivable in the Controllers Department. James has been in the position for 2 years. James's goal is to be connected with USF Administrative employees and liaise between the AAC Committee and AAC constituents.

Debbie Fratus

Email: dfratus@usf.edu
Term: 2024
Area(s): USF Health

Debbie “Deb” Fratus is the Academic Services Administrator within the USF Health, Taneja College of Pharmacy. She serves as the Academic Affairs, Curriculum, and Accreditation Coordinator for the USF Health, Taneja College of Pharmacy. She has been with USF since December 2013.  

Deb's goal as a Council representative is to continue representating her constituents, by attending meetings, relaying information to and from the committee, and participating on subcommittees. She feels the work of the committee is extremely important as it gives Administration level employees a place to learn, develop, and share what is important to those in this employment group.

Jason Gosch

Email: jgosch@usf.edu
Term: 2025
Area(s): Student Affairs; Student Success

Jason Gosch is an Assistant Director within Recreation and Wellness. He oversees the Outdoor Recreation programs. He has been with USF since August 2013. Jason's goal as a Council representative is to be a resource for constituents, network with other administrative professionals, and continue to grow USF as an excellent place to work!

Joy Harris

Email: harris83@usf.edu
Term: 2026
Area(s): Student Affairs; Student Success

Joy Harris is the Director of the office of High Impact Practices and Undergraduate Research (HIPUR). She serves as a liaison both for students looking for high-impact learning opportunities and faculty members interested in incorporating high-impact practices in their courses. She has been with USF since December 2021. Joy's goal as a Council representative is to support the mission and goals of the university through communication, collaboration, and advocacy for her constituents.

Amy Hart

Email: amyhart@usf.edu
Term: 2024
Area(s): USF Health

Amy Hart is the Program Planner Analyst within the Department of Medical Education. She serves as the Program Planner Analyst for the Morsani College of Medicine. She has been with USF since December 2017. Amy's goal as a Council representative is to help be a resource for her constitutes, to provide and relay information both to and from the Council.

Christina Haynes

Email: chaynes1@usf.edu
Term: 2025
Area(s): USF Health

Christina Haynes, MBA is the Assistant Director of Budgets & Analysis within the Finance & Accounting Department (UMSA) / Morsani College of Medicine. Prior to that, she worked in the Department of Internal Medicine in the Chairman’s Office as the head of finance. She held several other roles in Internal Medicine in the clinical operations practice as well as the educational mission. She has been with USF since December 2015. She is a proud USF Muma College of Business graduate.  Being a part of the Administrative Advisory Council allows its members to be part of a team to help advocate for the administrative employees at USF, and she is proud to represent her constituents. Christina also serves on the University Conduct Board.

Jill Hernandez

Email: jdh378@usf.edu
Term: 2026
Area(s): Academic Affairs

Jill Hernandez is the Director of Financial Services for the College of Engineering. She has been with USF since March 2022. Jill's goal as a Council representative is to be an advocate for her peers and serve as a resource for communication of university information and updates.

Steven Jacques

Email: sjacques@usf.edu
Term: 2025
Area(s): Research

Steven Jacques is the Assistant Director, Finance & Operations with the Technology Transfer Office within Research & Innovation. He oversees business services and fulfills the administrative and fiscal requirements for the Technology Transfer Office (TTO) and USF Technology Incubator. The responsibilities include administrative management of purchasing, budgetary planning and monitoring, fiscal and administrative compliance, and human resources administration. In addition to interpreting university and functional policies, and ensuring that administrative activities are in compliance with policies and procedures for the conduct of university business. TTO is responsible for the identification, evaluation, development, protection, and utilization of intellectual property rights that result from USF research activities and from the activities of USF researchers in affiliated hospitals and other off-site facilities. He has been with USF since April, 2014. Steven's goal as a Council representative is to advocate for the best interests of all USF Research and Innovation employees.

Elizabeth "Liz" Jaquez

Email: ejaquez@usf.edu
Term: 2026
Area(s): Business & Finance

Elizabeth Jaquez is the Finance Manager within the department of Auxiliary Services. She serves as the finance professional for Auxiliary Services contract management. She has been with USF since November 2016. Elizabeth's goal as a Council representative is to help be a resource for her constitutes, to provide and relay information both to and from the Council.

Brenda Lyons

Email: brendalyons@usf.edu
Term: 2025
Area(s): St. Petersburg

Brenda Lyons is the Special Assistant to the Regional Chancellor with the Regional Chancellor's Office within USF St. Petersburg. Brenda is responsible for supporting and assisting the Chancellor. She has been with USF since June 2017. Brenda's goal as a Council representative is to represent the Chancellor’s office and the St. Pete campus, to support AAC initiatives and to relay pertinent information to our offices.

Lawrence Mentis

Email: lgmentis@usf.edu
Term: 2025
Area(s): Administrative Services

Lawrence Mentis is the Project Manager within the Department of Design and Construction. He has been with USF since December 2020. Lawrence's goal as a Council representative is to help be a resource for his constituents and to provide and relay information to and from the Council.

Mónica Lee Miranda

Email: mlmiranda@usf.edu
Term: 2024
Area(s): Student Success

Mónica Lee Miranda, Ph.D. is the Assistant Vice President, University Community Partnerships, in the Office of the President. In this role she develops and implements a community partnership strategy for USF reflective of Goal Three in the university's Strategic Plan with a focus on non-profit organizations, schools, neighborhood and advocacy groups, among others, promoting collaborative opportunities between and among them and the university. Dr. Miranda has been with USF since July 2013 and is a co-founder and inaugural President of Alianza Latina Faculty & Staff Association at USF.

Dr. Miranda's goal as a Council representative is to amplify the voices of administration employees and advocate for institutional structures, systems, policies and practices that support and advance their success.

Clara Ohannes

Email: cohannes@usf.edu
Term: 2026
Area(s): Academic Affairs

Clara Ohannes is the Academic Services Administrator within the Department of Medical Engineering. She serves as the main administrative support for the Chair, faculty, and academic programs in Department of Medical Engineering. She has been with USF since June 2005. Clara’s goal as a Council representative is to help provide support for her peers, and to contribute to making USF a better, stronger, more successful institution.

Arjun Patel

Email: aspatel4@usf.edu
Term: 2025
Area(s): USF Health

Arjun Patel is the Department Administrator with the Departments of Dermatology and Pathology within USF Health. He has been with USF since December 2019. Arjun's goal as a Council representative is to help his constituents be informed about USF updates, and to build better connections across the USF system.

Eric Putz

Email: eputz@usf.edu
Term: 2024
Area(s): Academic Affairs

Eric Putz is the USF Writes Application Project Manager with the English department within Academic Affairs. He has been with USF since August, 2020. His goal as a Council representative is to gain a better understanding of USF issues and procedures and liaise with his constituents to ensure their needs are met.

Zulmaly Ramirez

Email: zramirez@usf.edu
Term: 2026
Area(s): Student Success

Zulmaly (Z) Ramirez is the Assistant Director for the First Year Academic Advocacy Team, within the Office of Academic Advocacy. She is also an adjunct instructor with Undergraduate Studies. She has been with USF since December 2015. Z's goal as a Council representative is to be a resource for her constitutes, while supporting USF's mission.

Amber Ratz

Email: aratz@usf.edu
Term: 2026
Area(s): University Advancement

Amber Ratz is a Human Resources Business Partner at University Advancement. She is a graduate of USF and has worked here since 2015. Amber’s goal as a Council representative is to be a resource for her Advancement constitutes, and to provide guidance relating to HR questions.

Beth Reid

Email: bethreid@usf.edu
Term: 2024
Area(s): Information Technology

Beth Reid is a Resource Manager for 4 teams within Information Technology. A Resource Manager handles a multitude of responsibilities related to human resources and coaching. Beth manages about 40 people directly and coaches an additional 10 people.  After doing a variety of roles at USF since 2010, and this is by far the role that fits the best.

Beth completed both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in the past 5 years at USF.

Anamarie Root

Email: anamarie1@usf.edu
Term: 2025
Area(s): Executive Services

Anamarie Root is a Benefits Coordinator within Central Human Resources. She is responsible for providing employees with consultative services, administration, and technical support for benefit-related services and programs offered by USF. She has been with USF since June 2017. Anamarie's goals as a Council representative include serving the Council and its constituents through activities that build relationships and encourage open dialogue; providing creative and innovative ideas which support and enhance the Council, and expanding the network of administrative colleagues across areas and departments.

Evan Rosenthal

Email: erosenthal@usf.edu
Term: 2025
Area(s): Academic Affairs

Evan Rosenthal is the Assistant Director, Operational Reporting (Sr. ERP Analyst) with the Office of Decision Support within Academic Affairs. He is responsible for providing SIS reporting support to the USF community, matching business requirements provided by senior-level directors and end-users. He has been with USF since March 2007. Evan's goal as a Council representative is to serve as an exemplary advocate on behalf of all administrative employees.  He offers over a decade and a half of USF administrative experience spanning the University Registrar’s Office, INTO USF, and the Office of Decision Support.

Jen Schaefer

Email: jenniferschaefer@usf.edu
Term: 2026
Area(s): Academic Affairs

Jen is the Web Content Administrator for the College of Arts and Sciences. In addition to managing all CAS websites, Jen serves as the lead Content Manager for CAS, training all new CMS users and hosting monthly workshops and trainings. She has been with USF since March 2020. Jen’s goal as a Council representative is to be a strong advocate for CAS at the University level.

Ashley Sowell

Email: asowell@usf.edu
Term: 2024
Area(s): Academic Affairs

Andre Spitzer

Email: andrespitzer@usf.edu
Term: 2024
Area(s): USF Health

Andre Spitzer is the Director within the Department of USF Health / UMSA. He serves as the Strategic Planning, Business Development  & Analytics for the USF Health / UMSA. He has been with USF since July 2016. Andre's goal as a Council representative is to help be a resource and to provide and relay information both to and from the Council.

Wendy Stoneman-Shelby

Email: wendys1@usf.edu
Term: 2024
Area(s): Academic Affairs

Wendy Stoneman-Shelby is the Assistant Director-HR for the College of Behavioral & Community Sciences. She is responsible for supervision of four (4) employees and oversight of HR actions, Recruiting, Payroll, Leave, Policy & Procedure, EEO Liaison and Employee Relations. She has been with USF since August 2014.

Wendy's goal as a Council representative is to contribute her experience with USF and her career, while learning more about AAC, to better advocate, impart knowledge, support AAC initiatives and communicate AAC goals and initiatives with her peers.

Jimmy Surin

Email: jsurin@usf.edu
Term: 2026
Area(s): Student Affairs; Student Success

Jimmy Surin is the Assistant Director within Student Conduct and Ethical Development. He is responsible for adjudicating student conduct within the residence halls. He has been with USF since February 3, 2023. Jimmy's goal as a Council representative is to get involved and be a conduit for positive impact at University of South Florida.  I want to also be a resource to my colleagues and share valuable information about the great things happening at this university.

Mariela Tassone

Email: marielatassone@usf.edu
Term: 2026
Area(s): Executive Services

Mariela Tassone is an Associate General Counsel within the Office of General Counsel. She has been with USF since August of 2021. Mariela's goal as a Council representative is to become more involved with the university and be a helpful resource for her constituents.

Jonathan "JT" Taylor

Email: taylorj2@usf.edu
Term: 2026
Area(s): Administrative Services; Business & Finance; USF St. Petersburg

JT is the Campus Postal Manager within the Department of Facilities Services. I came to USF St. Pete in 2016. As for my goals as a Council Representative is to learn more about what USF is as a whole and be the go between for my constitutes and the council.

Clara Villanueva

Email: clarav1@usf.edu
Term: 2024
Area(s): USF Sarasota-Manatee

Clara Villanueva is the Director of Development Sarasota-Manatee campus and Latino Scholarship Program. She is responsible for advancing the mission through fundraising, securing major gifts, and facilitating special events. She has been with USF since July 2019.

Clara's goal as a Council representative would be to advocate for the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus constituents by ensuring our needs are prioritized. Conversely, she would communicate initiatives at one USF in order to ensure participation by our campus.

Jessica Wilson

Email: normanj@usf.edu
Term: 2025
Area(s): Academic Affairs

Jessica Wilson is the Unit Research Administrator within the Department of Integrative Biology. She serves as the liaison between faculty in Integrative Biology and USF Sponsored Research in pre- and post-award administration of sponsored projects. Jessica has been with USF since September 2015. Her goal as a Council representative is to promote the engagement of administrative employees in university governance and provide her constituents with the opportunity to learn more about how our university functions and the role administrative employees play in achieving USF’s successes.

Tom Woolf

Email: twoolf@usf.edu
Term: 2026
Area(s): University Communication Marketing

Thomas “Tom” Woolf is a content editor/writer within the University Communications & Marketing Department. Tom serves as a contributor for the president's written communications and speeches, provides written communications for internal and external audiences, maintains style/grammar guide, and assists with editing of news releases and other communications for his department and others across the university. Tom has been with USF since July 2017. Tom’s goal as a Council representative is to share constituents' concerns with the council, facilitate flow of information from the council to colleagues, engage with and learn from more members of the diverse USF community, and contribute more broadly to the university.

Meghan Yacinthe

Email: myacinthe@usf.edu
Term: 2025
Area(s): Student Affairs; Student Success

Meghan Yacinthe is the Sports Programs Coordinator with the Recreation & Wellness within SASS (Student Services). She is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Intramural Sports and the Sports Clubs Programs at Recreation & Wellness. She meets with the leadership teams of each of the 52 sport clubs to make sure they are able to give their participants the best experience in their respective clubs! She assists her program assistants in training new and returning officials so intramurals can occur safely! She has been with USF since August 2019.

Meghan's goal as a Council representative is to communicate the issues and successes of her constituents to the overall USF community. Her goal is to emphasize that we are one USF Community that provides excellent care and compassion to not only our students but our faculty and staff!