Academic and Student Affairs Office
12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.
Tampa, Fl 33612
Office 813-974-6505
Fax 813-974-8121
888-USF-COPH or 888-873-2674 and press 1
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COPH Academic and Student Affairs Contacts
 | Katherine Cunningham, MA, Staff Assistant Reception and administrative support kresto@health.usf.edu Katherine is originally from New Jersey and holds a Master of Arts degree in Theology from Southeastern University. Katherine moved to Lakeland, FL in 2009 to attend Southeastern University, where she earned a Bachelors degree and Masters. While obtaining her Masters, she worked as a Graduate Assistant in the Advancement Department at SEU. In addition, she has worked at Florida Southern College as the Administrative Assistant to the ROTC program and at Geico as a Customer service representative. Katherine recently moved to Brandon, FL. In her spare time, Katherine loves working out, shopping and reading. Also, Katherine likes go out to different adventures and traveling with her family and friends. | ||||||||
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| Kamala Dontamsetti, MBA, MA, Assistant Director, Graduate Admissions Admissions kamalad@health.usf.edu Kamala holds a Master of Arts in Public Administration and Master’s in Business Administration, worked as the Associate Director of Admissions and Recruitment at Schiller International University, and as the Director of International Recruitment and Admissions at Ball State University. Kamala has traveled in China, India, Brazil, Turkey, the Middle East and Europe, and loves to experience and learn about new cultures, as well as read and exercise in her spare time. | ||||||||
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 | Lakiecher Hall, Assistant Director, Registration and Scheduling Course scheduling, reduced rate programs, and registration lakiecher@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. | ||||||||
 | Carletta Hagins-Hughes, BGS, Registration and Scheduling Coordinator Certifying Officer, Permits, registration process, and course scheduling chagins@health.usf.edu Carletta Hagins-Hughes joined the Registration team at the College of Public Health in 2015, after working at USF for over 10 years in the Office of the Registrar. She completed her undergraduate studies here at University of South Florida, graduating with a BA in General Studies, Information Technology with a minor in Communications. She will pursue her Master’s in Career & Technical Education in the near future. Carletta loves volunteering with her church and various non-profit organizations. She also loves traveling with family, attending cultural events, and finds pleasure in a good book. Carletta is always eager to learn and constantly looks for ways to challenge herself in order to continue prospering to new heights. |  | Bunana Wakil bunanawakil@health.usf.edu | ||||||
Programs and Outcomes Team | |||||||||
 | David Hogeboom, MSPH, Assistant Director, Programs and Outcomes Data Management, Assessment and Reporting; Curriculum Information Management hogeboom@health.usf.edu David came to the College of Public Health in 1996 and has worked as a network administrator, data manager, researcher and admissions administrator. 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. | ||||||||
Rebecca Wood, MS, Academic Services Administrator Works with COPH curriculum, student and alumni surveys, and collection and reporting of student data. | |||||||||
Experiential Learning Team | |||||||||
 | Somer Burke, MPH, CHES, CPH, Assistant Director, Experiential Learning sburke@health.usf.edu Somer has worked at the College of Public Health for nearly 17 years including positions in research, undergraduate teaching, and academic administration. She is also an alumna of the College having earned her MPH in Public Health Education. Currently Somer works with the Office of Experiential Learning focusing on applied practice experiences, integrated learning experience, career and professional development, and interprofessional education. She spends her free time enjoying her family, friends, travel, and food. | ||||||||
| Patricia Roque, Academic Services Administrator | Ellen Kent, Academic Services Administrator Helps students find health-related service opportunities, collaborates closely with university and community partners by matching their requests for volunteers. Assists Sunshine ERC with interdisciplinary student recruitment and outreach initiatives. Assists with COPH major events, such as Flu Shot Drive, NPHW and Give Life Day. Serves as liaison to COPH student organizations. | |||||||
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 | Annette Strzelecki, MS | ||||||||
 | Kelley Graff, MEd | | Jane Lundh Graduate Concentration Advisor jlundh@health.usf.edu Jane Lundh has over 20 years of experience working at USF. In the College of Medicine and College of Engineering she managed research laboratories and trained students in analytical and technical processes while completing a Master’s in the College of Education. She served as Academic Services Administrator for 2 Departments in Public Health before becoming part of the advising team in August of 2018. She enjoys the diversity of the students she works with and looks forward to supporting their success.
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| Miranda Sloan, Ed.S., M.S. Miranda Sloan has worked with graduate students at USF for over 15 years, recently joining the College of Public Health from the College of Education. She earned an Educational Specialist degree in Higher Education Administration from USF and a M.S. in College Student Personnel from Western Illinois University. In her free time, she enjoys reading, watching movies, and attending live theatre productions. | ||||||
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