For Students

Meet Our Advocates

LEADERSHIP

Our leadership team is both experienced and passionate about undergraduate student success. They work diligently on creating the structure and data support for the team of Academic Advocates and Intake staff.

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Leslie Tod
Director
She/Her/Hers
tod@usf.edu

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Kim Williams
Data Manager
She/Her/Hers
kimwilliams@usf.edu

FIRST YEAR ADVOCATES

Your First Year Persistence Advocates are committed to your successful transition through your first year at USF. They work collaboratively across the institution to ensure they can offer the best options for your individual needs.

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Dr. Ashley Dees
Lead Advocate
She/Her/Hers
dees@usf.edu

 

 


PROGRESSION ADVOCATES

Your Progression to Graduation Advocates provide support from your second spring semester to graduation at USF. They collaborate with other offices on campus to help you overcome challenges that may impact your path to graduation and identify resources for your overall success.

TRANSFER ADVOCATES

Your Transfer Student Transitions Advocates are specialists in the unique needs of our USF transfer students. They are here to support you from Orientation to Graduation and work collaboratively on creating a culture of support specific to the needs of transfer students.


Graduate Assistant

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Emily Jakubisin
Intake Facilitator
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