Meet the Staff

Human Resources

Office Manager & HR Liaison

Kokita Wilson (Tampa campus)
Email | Phone: (813) 974-3810

Kokita Dirton Wilson joined the Office of Graduate Studies staff in 2016 as Office Manager and Human Resources Liaison. She received her B.S. degree in Human Services from Springfield College in 2013, M.S. in Organizational Management and Leadership from Springfield College in 2015 and her Ed.D. in Education Program Development, Innovative Education at the University of South Florida in 2022. In addition to her background in human services, organizational management and leadership, nonprofit management, and 22 years of higher education experience, her doctoral research focuses on increasing academic excellence among minority students through youth leadership development and mentoring. With over 29 years of experience in Human Resources, she provides the Office of Graduate Studies with expertise to ensure compliance with State and Federal requirements in recruitment and retention, classification and compensation, FMLA, employee relations, collective bargaining, diversity, and equal opportunity.

 

Office Manager

Lisa Akins (St. Petersburg campus)
Email | Phone: (727) 873-4884

Lisa is a fifth-generation Floridian and has lived throughout the state. Prior to becoming the office manager for the USFSP Office of Graduate Studies, she managed commercial construction operations and software conversions for 11 years. She graduated from Eckerd College with a B.A. in Environmental Studies with a minor in American Studies. She is currently earning her M.L.A. in Florida Studies at the USF St. Petersburg campus. Lisa’s primary responsibilities include balancing the office budgets, managing office staff, serving as human resources liaison for the department, initiating department travel, organizing moves, working with facilities and maintenance, assisting in hiring in the department, handling ordering and scheduling, and updating the website and catalog. She enjoys canoeing, swimming, and good books.

 

Receptionist

Angeline Saint Fleur (Tampa campus)
Email | Phone: (813) 974-2846

Angeline is the receptionist for the Office of Graduate Studies, where she performs general administrative support functions. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) from the University of Florida and has worked as a registered nurse in various specialties. These experiences have pushed her to pursue her Ph.D. from USF's College of Nursing. Currently, her doctoral research is focused on health disparities and women’s health. In her free time, Angeline enjoys traveling, learning about different cultures, and exercising.