Advocates

Dris Stephen

I am deeply committed to helping every student reach their academic goals once they make the transition to USF. I believe all students can be successful with the right support, so I will do my best to guide you toward the resources, tools, and strategies that are best suited to address your unique needs. 

As a first-generation college student and U.S. Marine Corps veteran who transferred to USF from a Florida community college, I have personal experience navigating many of the obstacles students sometimes face on the path to graduation. I earned my B.A. in Mass Communications, M.A. in English Education, and M.B.A. with an emphasis on Analytics and Business Intelligence, all from USF.  I have worked as a professional educator and higher education administrator in Florida for about 15 years. Let’s chat!