Our Team

Allen Sampson

Program Success Coach

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Allison Greg

Exec Assistant to CEO

Growing up you could find me either in the mud or on the back of my horse.

I love drawing and crafts. Wish I only had more time to do them!

Favorite vacation spot – Jamaica!

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Amber Sale

Development Coordinator

Former NFL cheerleader for Tampa Bay Buccaneers & competitive ballet dancer.

Loves surfing, classic punk rock and backpacking across the globe.

Proud mama to French Bulldog, Suki, who loves being in the water too!

(813) 574-0293

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Angelica Lombrana

Teaching Tools Program Coordinator

Proud mom to a very beautiful, fun & adventurous little girl. Family is everything!

As an Italian girl, I’ll only eat meatballs with pinolis and raisins.

Dogs make the world a better place (Fur mom to 2 mini schnauzers)

(813) 463-4280

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Anna Corman

Director of TSIC Program & Student Services Coordinator

I served in the Peace Corps in Kyrgyzstan from 2010-2012.

Parks and Recreation is one of my favorite TV shows.

I have a black cat named Nora!

(813) 463-4283

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Angie Anthony

Dir. of Scholarships and Grant Programs

I’m a fanatic about dogs and I would love to have a farm with tons of animals.

I love needle crafts and learning new associated techniques.

I love going to the beach. It’s my happy place.

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Celine Palmer

Program Support Assistant

I don’t know how to ride a bicycle, but I have driven a scooter underwater.

My favorite things to do are: hang out with friends, talk & laugh.

I’m from Jamaica, and have never been to any other Caribbean island.

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Danielle Timmons

Tech Connect eLearning Coach

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Denise Becker

Director of Teacher Resource Program

I enjoy physical and mental challenges.

I love to travel and experience new cultures.

Proud momma of a rescue pup from the Humane Society.

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Domonique Davis

Content Creator

As a takeout queen, there are few things I love more than food delivery apps.

I don’t eat orange candy – even if it’s not orange flavored.

I love Harry Potter! I’d definitely be sorted into Ravenclaw.

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Elísabet Rivera

College Success Coach

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.

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Henry Vaden

Warehouse Coordinator

Favorite food is shrimp, love basketball, and I enjoy traveling to different places.

Favorite vacation spot is any place around the world that is warm.

Favorite hobbies are basketball, working out, and eating good foods.

(813) 574-0288

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Jessica Groom

Tech Connect eLearning Coach

I taught 4th grade ELA in Korea for six years and can order Korean BBQ like a pro. 삼겹살주세요

I’m an East Tampa native, first-generation college graduate and recently completed my Master’s in Education.

I love making! I usually have a handful of projects going at one time and even have my own MakerSpace.

813-574-0266

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Joanne Sandoval

College Success Coach

I am a first-generation graduate! I also went on to obtain my master’s degree.

I collect crystals. My favorite is the selenite crystal.

I played the clarinet for 8 years.

(813) 574-0271

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Joe Addison

College Success Coach

I attended college on a Track and Field scholarship.

I consider myself a history/political nerd.

I have seen the Mona Lisa and been to the top of the Eiffel Tower.

(813) 574-0264

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Johanne Castagan

Tech Connect Program Assistant

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Kendra Oestreich

Director of Communications

As a TV News reporter appeared on Nancy Grace, Larry King & Making a Murderer.

Love to dive w/Lemon Sharks, Goliath Grouper, turtles & manatees.

I’ve lived in 10 cities & 6 states (WI, MN, IN, SD, TX, FL).

(813) 574-0265

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Lamine Gueye

Tech Connect eLearning Coach

I’ve written and performed several raps at church services.

My left earlobe is longer than my right.

I have a knack for interior design.

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Laura Grucza

Resource Development Manager

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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Melanie Jimenez

College Success Coach

I have visited 5 countries: Chile, Nicaragua, Mexico, Puerto Rico & Dominican Republic

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.

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Michael Schumacher

Accounting Coordinator

I have walked on a glacier but have never seen snow fall from the sky.

I have been to more countries than states.

I love Asian food.

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Mindy Taylor

Tech Connect Program Coordinator

I love to camp at Disney’s Fort Wilderness with my family.

I have an adorable cockapoo named Ginger.

I love to read and have been in my book club for 25 years.

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Mitzi Castiglione

Controller

In school, I wrote a lot of poetry. Edgar Allen Poe was a big influence on me.

The first and only full marathon I ran, my bib number was #1.

I love all animals, especially cats!

(813) 574-0282

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Sharon O’Connor

Events Coordinator

I served in the Air Force for 28 years.

I’m a diehard New Orleans Saints fan.

I love to collect bears.

(813) 574-0279

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Stephen Ford

Career Development Coordinator

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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Virginia Baker

College & Career Readiness Coordinator

Annie Oakley was born & raised in my hometown & is a really big deal back home.

I have broken my nose twice. Each time I was in a moshpit at a concert.

I have pitched a no-hitter where I had 14 strike outs in 7 innings.

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