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Media Relations

The media relations team at USF St. Petersburg campus works with journalists on to:

Coordinate major campus announcements
Distribute press releases and media advisories
Respond to requests for information
Facilitate interviews with the USF St. Petersburg campus Regional Chancellor or members of the senior leadership team
Identify sources for faculty expert interviews
Deliver official campus statements
Handle public records requests from media outlets

Please contact Carrie O’Brion or Matthew Cimitile for assistance with your story, or select a media contact from one of the areas listed below.

Primary USF St. Petersburg campus Media Contact
Carrie O’Brion, Assistant Regional Vice Chancellor, Communications, Marketing & Strategic Initiatives
Email: carrieobrion@usf.edu
Main: 727-873-4452
Cell: 727-698-2611

Additional USF St. Petersburg campus Media Contact
Matthew Cimitile, Assistant Director of Communications and Marketing
Email: mcimitile@usf.edu
Main: 727-873-4840
Cell: 813-368-9560

USF Tampa campus Media Contact
Althea Paul, Director for Media Relations
Email: altheapaul@usf.edu
Main: 813-974-1665
Cell: 305-495-0306

USF Sarasota - Manatee campus Media Contact
Tressa Presley McLeod, Interim Director of Communications & Marketing
Email: tressapresley@usf.edu