Foundation Board of Directors 2026
Our Vision: To inspire philanthropy and steward resources that support USF’s pursuit of excellence.
Our Foundation is governed by an elected board whose members serve as advocates for the University of South Florida, its colleges, campuses and units. Each volunteer board member is vitally interested in the welfare of higher education in the greater Tampa Bay area and throughout the State of Florida. They are guided by a mission to promote private philanthropic support, advocate for the university and manage the university's endowment.
The board includes some of USF's most enthusiastic supporters and the community's top leaders. The primary objective and purpose of the board is to raise and administer private gifts to assist in the promotion and financial support of the university's teaching, research and public service activities.
Meeting Information
If you would like to request to appear before the USF Foundation Board of Directors, please contact Pam Prado, Director of Board Relations at or call 813-974-1771.
Meeting Schedules
Officers/Executive Committee
Chair
Debbie Nye Sembler
Community Leader &
Philanthropist
Pinellas Park, FL
Vice Chair
Investment Committee Chair
Brad A. Bernstein
Monroe Capital, LLC.
Pinellas Park, FL
Immediate Past Chair
Anthony R. James ‘73
Southern Company (Retired)
McDonough, GA
Treasurer
Michelle Lynch ‘98
Senior VP, Tampa Bay Complex Manager
Raymond James
St. Petersburg, FL
(Finance Committee Chair)
Secretary
Dr. Andy Hafer ‘88
Executive Chairman
DCE Productions
Indian Shores, FL
Audit and Risk Committee Chair
Elizabeth Krystyn
Founding Partner
The Baldwin Group
Tampa, FL
Philanthropy and Donor Engagement Committee Chair
Stephanie Goforth
Executive VP, Global Head of
Sales and Marketing
Northern Trust
Gulfport, FL
Investment Committee Chair
Brad A. Bernstein ’84
Senior Advisor
Monroe Capital, LLC
Chicago, IL
Nominating and Board Development Committee Chair
Anila Jain, MD ’81
Physician & Medical Consultant
Anila Jain, M.D., MBA
Sarasota, FL
Emeritus Committee Chair
George Morgan
Health Care Executive (Retired)
Lakewood Ranch, FL
(USF Board of Trustees Designee)
USF President
Rhea F. Law (Ex-Officio)
President
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
