Office of Graduate Studies
12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.
Tampa, Fl 33612
Office (813) 974-6505
Fax (813) 974-4718
(888-) USF-COPH or (888-) 873-2674 and press 1
Graduate Studies Leadership Team | |
Rita DeBate, PhD, MPH Professor, Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs rdebate@health.usf.edu Dr. Rita DeBate is a Professor in the Department of Community and Family Health at the University of South Florida, College of Public Health. Dr. DeBate’s research interests include adolescent health, positive youth development, women’s health, and secondary prevention of eating disorders. | |
Kate Wolfe-Quintero, PhD Associate Professor and Director, Office Graduate Studies Dr. Wolfe-Quintero is Director of Student Affairs for the Office of Academic and Student Affairs, and an Associate Professor in the Department of Global Health. Dr. Wolfe-Quintero provides courses, programs, and workshops designed to meet the scientific and professional communication needs of faculty, students, and staff in the College of Public Health. |
Admissions Team | |
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Kamala Dontamsetti, MBA BA, Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions | |
Roushine Thomas, Admissions Coordinator | |
Registration and Scheduling Team | |
Lakiecher Murphy, Registration and Scheduling Administrator Course scheduling, reduced rate programs, and registration lmurphy6@health.usf.edu Lakiecher is the Scheduling and Online Programs Administrator for the College of Public Health. She has over 10 years of experience working in higher education. Lakiecher manages the Reduced Rate Program (RRP), formally known as Self-funded. She completed her undergraduate degree at Kentucky State University and is currently working on a Masters in Educational Leadership. Lakiecher enjoys spending time with her daughter, family and friends. | |
LaTonya Davis, Registration and Scheduling Coordinator Permits, registration process, and course schedule latonyaciara@health.usf.edu LaTonya Davis started attending USF in 2010 as a full-time student, ultimately earning a BA in Psychology with a minor in Behavioral Healthcare in 2014. In early 2011 she began working as a Work Study student in the Office of the Registrar. During that time she learned USF academic policies and procedures and was then hired as an Enrollment Management Assistant in 2013. In 2015, she joined the College of Public Health as a Registration and Scheduling Coordinator while pursuing an M.A. in Adult Education. | |
Carletta Hagins-Hughes, Registration and Scheduling Coordinator Permits, registration process, and course schedule chagins@health.usf.edu Carletta Hagins-Hughes is new to the College of Public Health, but not new to the University of South Florida. Carletta has over 9 years of experience through USF Registrar Office in records and registration, training, PDIM, senior citizen registration and change of programs. Carletta is currently working on her degree in Mass Communication. In her spare time she enjoys volunteering with her church, traveling, culture events, music, reading and especially spending time with her family. Carletta is eager to learn and always looking for new challenges. | |
Academic Success Team | |
David Hogeboom, MSPH, Statistical Data Analyst Data Management, Assessment and Reporting; Curriculum Information Management hogeboom@health.usf.edu In 1996 David left his job as a computer consultant at the University of Michigan and moved to Tampa where he was hired by USF's College of Public Health. While at USF David has worked as a network administrator, data manager, and researcher. He earned a Master's of Science in Public Health in 2007 and has co-authored articles on topics such as assessing children's physical activity, parental influences on child behavior, and the internet's association with social networking. He now works in Academic and Student Affairs for COPH performing data management, assessment and reporting for programs and accreditation, and maintaining curriculum information for the College. David also enjoys running, and volunteer work at the Tampa Humane Society. | |
Tara Greer, MBA, Data Management Assist with Data Management, Assessment and Reporting; Curriculum Information Management tscarbor@health.usf.edu Tara first joined Academic and Student affairs in August of 2014. Tara entered the nonprofit realm in 2003 when she started 4 The Future. At the time she was an undergraduate at USF studying for her BSW. Later she would continue her education and receive an MBA. She is currently taking the six sigma black belt course and plans to be certified in 2016. | |
Mathdany Clark, Academic Success Administrator CPH exam, probation, retention, teaching credentialing, and graduation certification mnoel@health.usf.edu Mathdany is very familiar with the USF Tampa campus. In 2004 Mathdany decided to attend the University of South Florida as a full time student. While obtaining her degree in Finance she worked several jobs within the university including the USF Telefund, work study program, and parking services. After earning her degree she joined Academic and Student Affairs in the College of Public Health. Mathdany is currently working on her MBA in Project Management, she hopes to continue working in Higher Education and making a difference within the university system. In her free time, Mathdany enjoys reading, watching TV, traveling, cooking, and hanging out with family and friends. | |
Danielle Reidel, Academic Program Specialist dreidel@health.usf.edu | |
Practice Experience and Professional Development | |
Kristin Moretto, PhD, Director of Practice Experience and Professional Development
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Michelle graduated from the University of South Florida with her bachelor's degree in 2004. She continued her education at USF and earned her master's degree in Public Health (Community and Family Health) in 2006. Immediately after graduating, Michelle was hired as the Graduate Advisor/Recruiter for the college. She was also responsible to plan special events for the college, such as the new student orientations and the graduation celebrations. Michelle currently serves as the Administrator for field experience. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, exercising, traveling and spending quality time with her family. | |
Office Assistants | |
Wanda Martinez, Administrative Specialist Administrative support for the Associate Dean wmartin1@health.usf.edu Wanda is the Administrative Specialist and joined the COPH Academic & Student Affairs Department in 2012. She enjoys serving on various committees throughout the College and is always eager to offer her assistance to staff and students. She enjoys spending time with her children, exercising and reading. | |
Ginny is happy to have joined the COPH Academic & Student Affairs in 2011, as the Office Receptionist. She enjoys helping students achieve their goals. She enjoys spending time with her husband and kids and grandson, going to Disney, Busch Gardens, camping and watching movies. |
Department Administrators | |
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[no photo] | Nolan Kimball, Academic Services Administrator [info blurb]Department of Environmental and Occupational Health nkimball@health.usf.edu |
[no photo] | Jane Lundh, Academic Services Administrator [info blurb]Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics jlundh@health.usf.edu |
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Somer Burke, Academic Administrator [info blurb]Department of Health Policy and Management and Public Health Practice sburke@health.usf.edu |