About Us
Meet Our Team
Maria "Lucy" De La Espriella
HR Consultant
Email|727-873-4839
Manages benefits and retirement counseling, assists with leave administration, new employee on-boarding, and coordination of employment data. Provides direction, educates, and assists with benefits enrollment and employee retirements; provides employees with information related to USF retirement programs, including FRS, Optional Retirement, 403(b) and 457(b) plans.
Itzel "Yoli" Lanuza, MSM
Executive Administrative Assistant
Email| 727-873-4056
Provides administrative support by performing a variety of clerical and organizational duties to support the day-to-day operations of Human Resources. Assists with HR routine functions, such as greeting and assisting walk-ins. Coordinates HR meeting agendas, maintains files, and assists with the coordination and preparation of HR events.
Carmela Nastasi
Recruiting HR Partner
Email | 727-873-4115
Manages the full cycle recruitment process for the St. Petersburg Campus to include both administrative and staff positions. Collaborates with the hiring managers to provide expertise in sourcing options, active recruitment and selecting the best qualified candidates. Assists with managing the candidate pool, interview scheduling, and conducting the interviews.
India Smith
Unit HR Coordinator
Email| 727-873-4822
Responsible for managing the recruitment process to include screening, offer letters, and the onboarding process. Manages submission of appointments, update job descriptions, complete and submit classification and compensation requests, payroll review and certification, and attendance & leave. Facilitates annual and probation performance reviews, assists with employee relations. Assist other departments as needed.
Anna Thrombley
Director, Human Resources
Email| 727-873-4838
Serves as the strategic partner to leadership on the USF St. Petersburg campus, creating and implementing programs that support the University’s mission and vision. Lead and manage Human Resources Operations which includes Benefits, Employee Experience (employee relations, equal opportunity, culture, and engagement), Recruiting, Payroll & Data, Succession & Career Development, Performance Management & Talent Development, and Classification & Compensation.