Our Team

Aimee Beechum

Program Support Assistant

I went to the University of Florida and I’m a die hard fan of the orange and blue.

I belong to Grace O’Malley, the 1st all women Gasparilla krewe.

I am the President of a whiskey club and traveled to Kentucky in 2020.

(813) 574-0260

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Amari Smith

College & Career Center Coordinator

I studied abroad in Peru during my undergrad at San Diego State.

I was born and raised in California.

I love biking around town and spotting gators!

(813) 574-0264

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Amber Sale

Stewardship & Database Specialist

I am a second generation Tampa native.

I’ve been a ballet dancer for 20 years.

The top countries I’d like to visit include Nepal, Japan and Cambodia.

(813) 574-0293

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Angie Anthony

Director of Scholarships and Grant Programs

I have 2 adorable dogs & love taking them to the beach-our happy place!

I‘m Greek & Irish. I love cooking traditional Greek foods & visiting Greece.

Love my job & helping students on their path to success!

(813) 574-0273

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Colin Higgins

Director of Communications

Stanley Kubrick, Ridley Scott, and David Fincher are my favorite movie directors.

I can build a computer from the ground up, but I can’t work on a car to save my life.

I was at Super Bowl 50 in San Francisco and cheered as the Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers.

813-525-0522

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Cory Hutchinson

Accounting Manager

I am a huge Miami Dolphins fan!

My wife and I love to visit the mountains.

I have a wonderful dog named Buttons.

813-574-0282

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Dan Grucza

Warehouse & Facilities Coordinator

I enjoy helping my kids with their house projects.

My favorite food is pizza. I could eat it every day.

Watching TV puts me to sleep, unless it is football.

(813) 574-0288

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Danielle Bangsil

Development Manager

I’m a dog mom to two Australian Shepherds, Nellie and Kylo.

My favorite places to visit are Hawaii and the Philippines.

I was born and raised in Buffalo, NY. Go Bills!

(813) 574-0275

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Deja Wilson

College & Career Center Coordinator

I love R&B music and dance.

I graduated from FAMU. #GORATTLUHS

Coraline is one of my favorite movies.

(813) 444-3836

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Elísabet Rivera

Mentor Coordinator

According to Myers Briggs, my personality type is ISFJ-A aka “The Defender.”

The beach (& any place near a body of water) is my happy place!

I served with AmeriCorps for 2 years after graduating from USF.

(813) 574-0272

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Gustavo Perez

Digital Navigator

I have 2 cats: Sirius and Severus. Of Course, I am a Potterhead!

I’m Colombian and I like dancing and drinking coffee.

I love mystery, sci-fi and fantasy books, movies and TV series.

(813) 574-0270

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Hannah Coto

Executive Assistant to the CEO

I was born and raised in Florida and love to be near the water.

I am a cat mom to two, Moe and Mae.

I graduated from USF but am a Miami Hurricanes football fan.

(813) 574-0262

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Johanne Castagan

Tech Connect Program Assistant

(813) 574-0268

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Kayla Gleason

Communications Coordinator

I have a black standard poodle named Frankie (short for Frankenstein).

I studied abroad in the UK and want to revisit Scotland.

I love to paint (animals & people are my favorite subjects)!

(941) 661-9406

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Kayla Zambito

Director of Take Stock in Children & Student Services Coordinator

Love podcasts, Taylor Swift and reading (Favorite author is Taylor Jenkins Reid).

I share a birthday with two of my three sisters.

Bunny mom to a house rabbit, named Maggie.

(813) 574-0267

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Kristen Hendrickson

Teaching Tools Program Coordinator

Hockey is my go to sport and have had my photo taken twice with the Stanley Cup. Go Bolts!

I love 70’s and 80’s music with two of my favorite genres being Yacht Rock and New Wave.

I have a passion for gardening and am cultivating a beautiful butterfly garden.

(813) 574-0288

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Laura Grucza

Director of Development

I am a New York girl at heart.

I was a roadie for the halftime show at Super Bowl XLIII.

My glass is half full, always!

(813) 574-0274

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Liz Butler

Digital Navigator

I have two daughters who are 6 & 9 and two doodles: Gus & Daisy. 

I love spending time with my family. The zoo & boating are our favorite activities.

I love shopping and traveling.

(813) 574-0280

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Lynne Mantz

Grants Manager

I’ve lived in Florida for 25 years & take advantage of the active lifestyle.

My husband says the internet was invented for me – I love to discover new things!

My favorite vacation spot is anywhere on or near the water.

(813) 463-4284

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Melanie Jimenez

College Success Coach

I love going salsa dancing.

My favorite food is Sushi. I can eat it every day!

I love collecting magnets from different cities and countries, I have 55 in total.

(813) 574-0269

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Natalie Doig

Director of Teacher Resource Program

#BoyMom to a high school senior.

As a Formula 1 racing fan, I’ve traveled from England to Austin, Texas to see races.

I love everything Christmas!

(813) 574-0287

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Pablo Gonzalez

Accountant

Proud dad to my four pets. Two dogs Bentley & Spicy and two cats Luna & Snow.

I love Italian food and hope to enjoy it in Italy some day!

NYC is at my core but am excited to embrace my move to Florida.

(813) 574-0284

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Patricia Alin

Digital Navigator

Born in Perth Amboy, NJ to a Peruvian mother and an Argentinian father.

Food is my love language.

My favorite soccer player calls me “mom.”

(813) 574-0266

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Stephen Ford

Director of Digital Equity Initiatives

University of Tampa – National Champion (Baseball ’93)

Hobbies – Coaching Baseball, Golf, and spending time with family

Tampa Bay Sports Fan (Rays, Bucs, Lightning)

(813) 574-0283

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Zarna Martinez

Events & Engagement Manager

A big fan of Taylor Swift, mac and cheese, karaoke and themed parties.

I avidly listen to a pop culture podcast called The Morning Toast.

Tik Tok addict – I sometimes even speak in Tik Tok references!

(813) 574-0279

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