University of South Florida

Staff

Keri Riegler

Director of New Student Connections & Mentoring Programs

keririegler@sa.usf.edu
Phone: 813-974-9693

Biography/Overview Keri K. Riegler was named the Director of New Student Programs at the University of South Florida in January 2006. She represents the Division of Student Affairs in its partnership with Academic Affairs to design and implement initiatives that support a new student’s successful transition to college. Keri has served as an instructor for USF’s University Experience class since 2002. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Tampa in Biochemistry and a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of South Florida in College Student Affairs.

Jessy Rosenberg

Associate Director of New Student Connections

jrosenberg@usf.edu
Phone: 813-974-0934

Biography/Overview Jessy Rosenberg was named the Associate Director of New Student Connections at the University of South Florida in December 2008. She works on designing and implementing initiatives that support a new student’s successful transition to college, specifically focusing on the transfer student experience and the Week of Welcome program. Jessy is also an instructor for USF’s University Experience course. She has her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies from the University of North Carolina – Charlotte and her Master’s Degree in Education from the James Madison University College Student Personnel Administration program.

Graduate Advisor

Ashlea Coulter

Graduate Advisor

coulter2@sa.usf.edu
Phone: 813-974-2896

Biography/Overview Ashlea is a Graduate Assistant for New Student Connections. She is a second year student in the College Student Affairs program, where she will earn a Masters in Education. She is excited to return to the institution where she obtained her Bachelors in Communications and served as a student leader to such organizations as Campus Activities Board, Orientation Team Leader, Omicron Delta Kappa, Homecoming, and Black Student Union. Ashlea is originally from Kissimmee, FL.

Corey Bates

cbates3@usf.edu
Phone: 813-974-2896

Biography/Overview Corey Bates is a Graduate Assistant with New Student Connections. He is a first-year student in the College Student Affairs Masters program at USF. He recently received his Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Media Studies from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ.

Though Corey grew up in Southern New Jersey, he is no stranger to Tampa as he was born here some time ago. He is excited to come full circle and make USF his new home.

Greg Bowers

Phone: 813-974-2896

Biography/Overview Greg is a Graduate Advisor with New Student Connections. He earned his B.S. in Marketing from Plymouth State University in Plymouth, New Hampshire. Having worked two years in the field of student affairs, he is now serving NSC as a second-year graduate student in the College Student Affairs program.

Jessica Hare

jessicahare@usf.edu
Phone: 813-974-2896

Biography/Overview Jessica is the summer intern in New Student Connections. She is currently studying for her Master of Community Counseling degree in College Student Development at Northern Kentucky University. This is where she also obtained her Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management. Jessica is only visiting Tampa for the summer as she is originally from Louisville, Kentucky.

PAL - Peer Advisor Leader

Aurian Shervington

Programming PAL

ashervin@usf.edu
Phone: 813.974.2896

Biography/Overview Aurian Shervington is currently a Sophomore at the University of South Florida majoring in Political Science. She is the Programming PAL for New Student Connections. Her favorite dessert is Apple Pie and she enjoys listening to music in her down time.

Darrell Coleman

Marketing PAL

dcolema2@usf.edu
Phone: 813-974-2896

Biography/Overview Darrell Coleman is currently a Sophomore at the University of South Florida majoring as an Engineering major. He is the Marketing PAL for New Student Connections. His favorite dessert is Krispy Crème donuts and he enjoys playing basketball and lifting weights.

Kirsten Calandra

Promotions PAL

kcalandr@usf.edu
Phone: 813-974-2896

Biography/Overview Kirsten Calandra is currently a sophomore at the University of South Florida with a major in Mass Communications (Public Relations). She is the Promotions PAL for New Student Connections. Her favorite dessert is Chocolate covered Strawberries and she enjoys sleeping and lounging on the beach.

Nicole John

Week of Welcome PAL

njohn@usf.edu
Phone: 813-974-2896

Biography/Overview Nicole John is currently a sophomore at the University of South Florida as an International Studies major. She is the WOW PAL for New Student Connections. Her favorite dessert is Chocolate chip paradise pie and she enjoys reading and shopping.

Pooja Desai

Transfer PAL

pkdesai@usf.edu
Phone: 813-974-2896

Biography/Overview Pooja Desai is currently a junior at the University of South Florida with a major in Biology. She is the Transfer PAL for New Student Connections. Her favorite dessert is Mint chocolate ice cream and she enjoys dancing and playing the piano.

Ryan Smith

New Student Network PAL

rbsmith3@usf.edu
Phone: 813-974-2896

Biography/Overview Ryan Smith is currently a sophomore at the University of South Florida as Computer Engineering major. He is the New Student Network PAL for New Student Connections. His favorite dessert is Red velvet cake and he enjoys playing video games, his Xbox 360 & the trombone.