Faculty/Staff

Tina Santoro

Academic Advisor
tinasantoro@usf.edu
Campus: St. Petersburg
Room: DAV 134
Phone: 727-873-4542

Tina Santoro joined the USF Muma College of Business as an academic advisor in April 2014.  She currently works with undergraduate business students and strives to build a culture of trust that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion on the St. Petersburg campus.

With over 18 years of experience in guiding students to achieve their personal, academic, and career goals, Santoro utilizes a holistic advising approach to assist students in evaluating needs, establishing goals, and implementing a plan for success. Individuals who meet with Santoro on a regular basis are able to examine their strengths, interests, and values to optimally align meaningful experiences and aspirations as well as recognize the relevance of available resources and incorporate their use into strategies for lifelong success.

Prior to joining the Muma College of Business, Santoro was associate director for the Office of Academic Advising at Nova Southeastern University.  She managed over 20 academic advisors and over 5,000 undergraduate and graduate business students located throughout Florida, the Bahamas, and Jamaica.

Santoro earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Liberty University and a MBA and completed Ed.D coursework in Organizational Leadership (ABD) from Nova Southeastern University.