Events & News
USF at Synapse Summit
February 28, 2024 | Amalie Arena
Synapse Co-founder Andy Hafer, President Rhea Law, Senior Vice President for University Community Partnerships Eric Eisenberg
Thank you for joining USF at Synapse! The conference highlighted the university’s endeavors and collaborative initiatives that are shaping the future of technology in Tampa Bay. USF hosted its first-ever “Bull Zone” dedicated to spotlighting the inventive prowess of USF researchers and entrepreneurs, inviting attendees to engage with the experts and explore groundbreaking ideas firsthand. Read about the event here!
For more information about our programs and how to partner with USF, please connect with us below:
- Elizabeth Nelson, Matching Grants Program Director, Florida High Tech Corridor
- Lauren Golin, Communications and Marketing Manager, Technology Transfer
- Shannon Pastizzo, Program Director, USF CONNECT
- Nazaret Rodriguez, Administrative Specialist USF CONNECT
- Jesus Gogo, Communication & Marketing Specialist USF CONNECT
University Community Partnerships
- Eric Eisenberg, Senior Vice President
- Mónica L. Miranda, Assistant Vice President, Community Engagement
- Cassandra Baker, Director of Operations
- Mark Koulianos, Assistant Vice President, Lifelong Learning
- Mazi Ferguson, Director, Community Engagement
- Magnolia Bicelis Lopez, Office Administrator
- Stephanie Skupien, Creative Director & Project Manager
University Communications and Marketing
- Tre Smith, Director of Marketing and Operations
- Britt Self, Creative Director
- Elizabeth Engasser, Executive Communications Manager
- Janet Jackson, Executive Administrative Specialist
- Dirk Libaers, Director, Nault Center for Entrepreneurship
- Margaret Grigsby, Associate Director of Marketing and Communications
- Norma Alcantar, Professor and Associate Dean for Research
- Carrie O'Brion, Regional Assistant Vice Chancellor of Marketing, Communications and Strategic Initiatives
- Michael Wiemer, Director, Fintech Center
- Kassandra Patatanes, Assistant Program Director, Fintech Center
- C. Jordan Howell, Assistant Professor, Criminology
- Tressa Presley, Interim Director Communications and Marketing
- Kelly Busch, Associate Director, Events Management
Global & National Security Insititute
- Jim Cardoso, Senior Director
- Jessica Fusiek, Administrative Director
- Glenn Beckmann, Communications Manager
- Tad Schnaufer II, Strategy and Research Manager
- David Oakley, Academic Director
- Heather Ward, Analyst / Planner
- Kate Whitaker, Associate Director of Cyber Outreach
- Shannon Ward, Fiscal & Business Specialist
Institute of Applied Engineering
- Taylor Johnston, Chief Operating Officer
- Kenneth Kuebler, Director for Business Development
Pathway to Computing and A.I. Certificate Programs
- Terri Fox, Pathway to Computing and A.I. Certificate Programs Coordinator
USF Bull Zone Ask the Experts
- Kevin Sneed, Senior AVP, USF Health & Dean, Taneja College of Pharmacy
- Michael Weimer, Director USF Fintech
- Taylor Johnston, Chief Operations Officer, Institute of Applied Engineering