Contact Information
Academic and Student Affairs Office
12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.
Tampa, Fl 33612
Office: 813-974-6505
Fax: 813-974-8121
College: 888-USF-COPH or 888-873-2674 and press 1
Faculty & Staff Directories:
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Academic Contacts
Academic and Student AffairsAssociate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs
kperrin@health.usf.edu
Since 1990, Kay M. Perrin, PhD, MPH has held faculty appointments at the University of South Florida, College of Public Health. Prior to obtaining her PhD, she worked as a registered nurse in a variety of public health clinics and hospital settings for over 15 years. Currently, Dr. Perrin is an Associate Professor and Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Studies. She oversees all aspects of the newly approved undergraduate degree: Bachelor's of Science in Public Health.
Dr. Perrin teaches undergraduate and graduate level courses. Her research focuses on adolescent health with a special interest in teen pregnancy. Lastly, she serves on several community boards in the Tampa Bay Area.
Curriculum Specialist
Melanie Wicinski, PhD, Assistant Director, Curriculum Specialist
Curriculum
mwicinsk@health.usf.edu
Melanie earned her PhD in Curriculum and Instruction, Adult Education in 2014 from USF. She started working at USF as a graduate assistant in the College of Education and the Academic Success Center. After graduating, she became the Assistant Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment in the Office of Decision Support. She joined the College of Public Health team in 2017, where she is responsible for the development of curriculum, course peer review process, assessments, and is a part of the accreditation team. When she is not working, she enjoys attending USF football (Go Bulls!) and spending time with her family.
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.
Graduate Admissions Team
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.
Patricia Roque, Admissions Coordinator
Application and admissions
proque@health.usf.edu
Patricia came over to the College of Public Health from the Office of the Registrar with 4 ½ years of experience in higher education. While employed at the Office of the Registrar, she worked as an Enrollment Management Assistant for Client Services and as an Enrollment Management Specialist for Graduation and Records Management. Patricia is also a student here at the University of South Florida seeking a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminology. In her free time Patricia enjoys working-out, cooking, and hanging out with family and friends.
Permits, registration process, and course schedule
chagins@health.usf.edu
Programs and Outcomes Team
Data Management, Assessment and Reporting; Curriculum Information Management
hogeboom@health.usf.edu
Data Management, Assessment and Reporting; Curriculum Information Management
tgreer@health.usf.edu
Experiential Learning Team
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.
Jesse Casanova, MS
Field Experience and International Programs Administrator
jcasanov@health.usf.edu
Jesse Casanova graduated with a bachelor of science degree from Southeastern University in Lakeland, Fla., in 2004. He joined the Peace Corps and served in Togo, West Africa, from 2006-08 as a natural resource management volunteer. He then worked as an English instructor in South Korea from 2008-09.
Upon completing his service in South Korea, he attended Universidad de Deusto in Bilbao, Spain, where he earned an MsC in international humanitarian action in the Network on Humanitarian Assistance in 2011. He then worked in Cameroon as a Peace Corps Response Volunteer and in malaria control at the national level with the Ministry of Health, the Global Fund, the World Health Organization and the U.S. Embassy. He finished that 13-month assignment in 2013, when he accepted his current USF position as director of International Programs in the College of Public Health.
Annette Strzelecki, MS
Assistant Director of Academic Advising
amanson@health.usf.edu
Annette has worked for USF for 10 years. She earned her Masters in Higher Education and Student Affairs from Indiana University. She has a passion for working with college students and supporting them in their college endeavors. In her free time she enjoys exploring new restaurants, traveling, trying new coffee shops, and spending time with her family (including her rescue rottie).
Kelley Graff, MEd
Graduate Academic Advisor
kelleygraff@health.usf.edu
In 2016, Kelley joined the College of Public Health after working at USF in the Development Office at the College of Education and in the Ombuds Office. She obtained a Masters of Education from USF in College Student Affairs. As a life-long learner, Kelley looks forward to helping students discover their passions while working to meet their educational goals. In her spare time, she enjoys attending football games, cooking, and traveling with her family.
Graduate Academic Advisor
lspring@health.usf.edu
Laura was an academic advisor for the University of Wisconsin College for 10 years prior to moving to St. Petersburg in 2016. She enjoys supporting students from diverse backgrounds and helping each of them achieve their personal goals. She enjoys theater, travel, meditation and time with family and friends.
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