Meeting Schedules
All meetings will take place at the Sam and Martha Gibbons Alumni Center, unless otherwise noted.
Board of Directors' Meetings
August 14 | 1 - 4 p.m.
October 16 | 1 - 4 p.m. | Patel College of Global Sustainability
January 8, 2027 | 1 - 4 p.m.
April 9, 2027 | 1 - 4 p.m.
Officers
Chair
Juan Soltero '10
Vice Chair
Balaji Ramadoss, MSEE ’03 and PhD ’14
Past Chair
Sally Dee, ’94 and MBA ’11
Treasurer
Mark Giddarie MS '17 and DBA '21
Secretary
Joanna Cheshire '06 and MPA 2012
Directors
Silvia Soto Avella '12
Ashley Butler '12
Andy Coe '95 and MBA '00
Erica Daley '96
Masha Galchenko '05
Aaron Jimison '07
Ram Kancharla '85 and MBA '87
Leila Martini '94, MPH '97, MLS '06, and DrPH '14
Marcel Maslowski '12
Veronica Maxwell '05
Spencer Montgomery '11
Susie Perez Quinn '01
Matt Floyd '14
Andy Taylor '09
Joyce Hepscher '05
Mark Sopcik '04 and MACC '05
Astrid Doty '93, MA '95 and '05, MS '00, and PhD '09
Student Representatives
Savannah Woods
President - Order Of The Golden Brahman
Mia Riley
Student Government Vice President
Ex-Officio Directors
Jay Stroman
Senior Vice President of Advancement & Alumni Affairs and USF Foundation CEO
Bill McCausland, MBA ’96
Vice President and USF Alumni Association Executive Director
USF Alumni Board of Directors Chairs
Juan Soltero, ‘10
Chair, 2026
Sally Dee, ’94 and MBA ’11
Chair, 2024 - 2025
Christine Turner '97
Chair, 2023
Braulio Colón, '03 & MPA '10
Chair, 2022
Monique Hayes, '01
Chair, 2021
Randy Norris, '79
Chair, 2020
Merritt Martin, `04, `06
Chair, 2018
April Monteith, `01, `03
Chair, 2017
Jim Harvey, `88
Chair, 2016
Betty Otter-Nickerson, `76
Chair, 2015
Mike Griffin, '03
Chair, 2014
Monty Weigel, '76
Chair, 2013
Kimberly Choto, '92
Chair, 2012
Structure, Elections and Responsibilities
The Organization
The USF Alumni Association (USFAA) aims to build relationships between the University of South Florida and its graduates across the globe. The USFAA is a direct support organization of USF and operates as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization.
The USFAA is governed by a Board of Directors, which sets policy and guides the direction of the association as it builds mutually beneficial relationships among USF and its alumni. The Board works with professional staff who recommend policies to the Board and implement alumni programs, services and communications.
Election to the Board
The Nominations Committee recommends a slate of candidates for election to the Board each year. The board year coincides with the fiscal year, July 1 – June 30.
Every board member must be a Life Member of the USF Alumni Association and is required to make an annual Circle of Excellence donation.
Role and Responsibility of the Directors
Each director brings a unique perspective to the board that helps determine the best course for the organization. Board members make policy decisions that establish how the association fulfills its mission of serving USF graduates. Directors work with university leadership by providing the alumni perspective on key issues. They serve as ambassadors for the organization in their workplaces and communities and participate in board meetings, committee meetings and other USFAA and university events.
An insurance policy covers the board members for board decisions. The USFAA purchases liability insurance for all of its events.
Time Commitment
The Board of Directors meets four times each year: in the summer (July), fall (Homecoming), winter (January) and spring (April). The board's work is performed through its committees, and each member is asked to serve on at least one committee.
Board Committees
- Advocacy
- Awards
- Executive
- Finance
- Governance
- Membership
- Nominations
- Signature Event
Board members are invited to attend several USFAA and university events yearly. Participation in these events is optional and based on the individual board member’s availability.
Staff Liaison
The Vice President and Executive Director of the Alumni Association is the primary staff liaison for board members.