For Students
Meet Our Advocates
LEADERSHIP
Our leadership team is both experienced and passionate about undergraduate student success. They work diligently on creating the structure and data support for the team of Academic Advocates and Intake staff.
Leslie Tod
Director
She/Her/Hers
tod@usf.edu
FIRST YEAR ADVOCATES
Your First Year Advocates are committed to your successful transition through your first year at USF. They work collaboratively across the institution to ensure they can offer the best options for your individual needs.
Zulmaly Ramírez
Assistant Director
She/Her/Hers
zramirez@usf.edu
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Academic Advocate
Brenna Whitton
Academic Advocate
She/Her/Hers
brennawhitton@usf.edu
PROGRESSION ADVOCATES
Your Progression to Graduation Advocates provide support from your second spring semester to graduation at USF. They collaborate with other offices on campus to help you overcome challenges that may impact your path to graduation and identify resources for your overall success.
Sarah Wray Marshall
Assistant Director
She/Her/Hers
swray@usf.edu
Adrienne Pollard
Senior Academic Advocate
She/Her/Hers
apollard@usf.edu
TRANSFER ADVOCATES
Your Transfer Advocates are located in the Office of Transfer Student Success. They are here to support you from Orientation to Graduation and work collaboratively on creating a culture of support specific to the needs of transfer students.
Graduate Assistant
Emily Jakubisin
Intake Facilitator
She/Her/Hers