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

jessyr@sa.usf.edu
Phone: 813-974-0934

Biography/Overview Jessy Rosenberg was named the Associate Director of New Student Programs at the University of South Florida in December 2008. She assists Keri in designing and implementing initiatives that support a new student’s successful transition to college, specifically focusing on the transfer student experience. Jessy plans to become an instructor for USF’s University Experience class and a trained facilitator for USF’s low and high ropes 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

Joey Monahan

Graduate Advisor

Jmonahan@sa.usf.edu
Phone: 813-974-8013

Biography/Overview Joey Monahan is a Graduate Assistant for New Student Connections. He is currently studying for his Master of Education degree in College Student Affairs from the University of South Florida. Joey is originally from Virginia Beach, Virginia. He is a 2004 graduate of Florida State University, where he majored in Music Education and was the assistant drum major for the Florida State Marching Chiefs. Prior to his arrival at USF, Joey was a middle school music teacher in the Orlando area and is now proud to call USF home. GO BULLS!!

Ashlea Coulter

Graduate Advisor

coulter2@sa.usf.edu
Phone: 813-974-8013

Biography/Overview Ashlea is a Graduate Assistant for New Student Connections. She is a first-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 , and enjoys playing Rock Band, singing karaoke, shopping at the mall and watching USF Bulls football games.

PAL - Peer Advisor Leader

Devin Ambron

Transfer PAL

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

Biography/Overview Devin Ambron is an undergraduate student earning a B.S. in Biomedical Sciences at USF. He is originally from California and plans to pursue a career as a surgeon by completing medical school to earn his M.D. Devin enjoys going to the beach in his spare time, playing the piano, and meeting new people. He encourages you to introduce yourself to two new people every day, work hard, and be a USF BULL. Go Bulls!

Mandy Torsey

UConnect PAL

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

Biography/Overview Mandy Torsey is in her third year at the University of South Florida. She is pursuing a degree in Interdisciplinary Social Science with a minor in Leadership Studies. Since entering the university in Fall of 2007 she has been involved in Greek Life, Emerging Leaders Institute and also worked as an Orientation Team Leader in 2009. In her spare time she loves listening to live music, practicing yoga and swimming. Her passion is in helping others, especially college students, and her future plans are to attend Graduate school for College Student Affairs. If she could give one piece of advice to USF Bulls it would be don’t waste your time here, make the most of every opportunity because while it will be the best four years of your life it is going to determine how amazing the rest of your days are. GO BULLS!

Mentor PALS

Natalie Concepcion

nconcepc@sa.usf.edu

Biography/Overview Natalie Concepcion is in her third year here at the University of South Florida. She is a Biomedical Sciences major in pursuit of a degree in Pharmacy. Natalie began her journey here in the Summer of 2007 where she was a participant of the Freshman Summer Institute Program (FSI). Since then she has become a very involved student where she has participated as a WOW Ambassador/ Leader, FSI Peer Counselor/Ambassador, USF Green and Gold Guide, Orientation Team Leader, volunteered for Stampede of Service along with many other service projects and is now a Mentoring Peer Advisor Leader for the Office of New Student Connections. In her spare time she likes to work out, play sports, listen to music, hang out with friends,watch movies and go to various campus events. Natalie has a passion for her school and is always trying to find ways to give back. She has been a residential student for the past three years. Best advice that she has to offer is try find out something new about yourself by constantly setting up challenges in efforts to better yourself. Always put priorities first (academics) and everything else will fall in its place.

Chelsea Hayes

cehayes@sa.usf.edu
Phone: 813.974.2896

Biography/Overview Chelsea Hayes is a Mentoring Peer Advisor Leader for New Student Connections. She is currently a senior at the University of South Florida and is a double major in Criminology and Religious Studies. Chelsea is an Orientation Team Leader for USF and a member of Kappa Delta Sorority. Chelsea is originally from Philadelphia. Pennsylvania. She lived on campus for her first three years of college and now is a commuter student. Some of her favorite activities include watching movies, playing intramurals through Campus Recreation, and going to USF football games. Chelsea’s main piece of advice for college students is to live each day to the fullest and get involved because these next fours are going to go by fast!

Kristopher Stephens

kstephe5@sa.usf.edu
Phone: 813.974.2896

Biography/Overview I am a Mentor Peer Advisor Leader for the Office of New Student Connections. I am currently a Sophomore majoring in Management Information Systems in the College of Business. Since entering into the university in Fall of 2008, I have been involved in many community service projects with the office of civic engagement and volunteerism and a Orientation Team Leader in 2009. I love listening to music, going out with friends, and cooking in my spare time. As a commuter student, I was worried about finding my place on campus and getting involved. But when I found a good group of friends and attended more events, I got the same experience as students who lived on campus. My advice is to stay on campus as much as possible and get involved. Break out of your confort zone and attend as many events as possible.

Eunique Noel

enoel@sa.usf.edu
Phone: 813.974.2896

Biography/Overview Eunique Noel is in her second year at the University of South Florida. I am pursuing a degree in Psychology. Since entering the university in Fall of 2008 I have been involved in the Vietnamese Student Association and I also worked as an Orientation Team Leader in 2009. In my spare time I love to listen to music on my Zune, relax with friends, and write. I recently took up crocheting but it is still a work in progress. When I started out at the University I had many fears especially since I was a commuter student. I was worried i wouldn't get involved and I would have a hard time making friends. The best advice I can give any incoming student is to challenge themselves to come out of their comfort zone and make a conscious effort to be come more connected to the University, in the end it will definitely pay off and make their experience here at the University a better one.