Advancement Communications and Marketing
The Advancement Communications and Marketing (ACM) team understands that your gift makes a profound impact on the USF community. Let us capture the moments and stories that show the power of giving and share these messages throughout the Tampa Bay region and beyond. If you have an idea for a story about a special donor or compelling program made possible by philanthropy, please contact us. Thank you for your support!
Amy Harroun
Assistant Vice President of Communications and Marketing
813-396-2692
Joel Smith
Director of Marketing
813-396-0855
Penny Carnathan
Sr. Associate Director, Communications and Marketing
813-974-0907
Kiley Mallard
Associate Director, Communications and Marketing
813-974-8030
Dara Colarusso
Project Manager
813-974-3992
Melissa Armstrong
Assistant Director, Communications and Marketing
813-974-6099
John Tipton
Multimedia Producer
813-974-5665
Jessica Martinez
Senior Communications and Marketing Officer
813-974-1603
John Pelerossi
Communications and Marketing Officer for Graphic Design
813-974-7379
Allen Amani
Communications and Marketing Officer
813-974-6439
Ethan Peebles
Communications and Marketing Officer
David Krakow
Content Writer
Caity Roberts-Lambert
Social Media Officer
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Rhea F. Law, USF President
The growth and success of Tampa Bay is intrinsically linked with the growth and success of USF. There is so much potential, and the future is very bright.
- Advancement Administrative Support Team
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- Information Management
- Advancement Services
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- Development
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- Talent Management
- Women in Leadership & Philanthropy
- Donor Events
Your Impact
![USF: Faculty Fulbright Scholars](https://photos.smugmug.com/Giving/Carousel/Home-Page/i-BJgPzjP/0/0a5bc005/O/FulScholarMonday.jpg)
USF leads the nation as the top producer of faculty Fulbright Scholars! Way to go Bulls!
![USF: AAU Member](https://photos.smugmug.com/Giving/n-LghR8t/Home-Page/i-6tZF3bk/0/da7c93de/O/aau-sm.jpg)
USF is a member of the Association of American Universities, the most prestigious association in higher education.
![USF: A Smart Investment](https://photos.smugmug.com/Giving/n-LghR8t/Home-Page/i-HTM47HG/0/d52c1208/O/best-value-min.png)
U.S. News & World Report ranks USF as the “best value” among all public universities in Florida (2023).
![USF: A Leading University](https://photos.smugmug.com/Giving/n-LghR8t/Home-Page/i-qFGRnXK/0/86758cbe/O/Top%2050.jpg)
U.S. News & World Report ranks USF #45 among public universities (2023).
![USF: Across the World](https://photos.smugmug.com/Giving/Carousel/Home-Page/i-rwg8Jrh/1/e3598d19/O/alumni%20carousel.jpg)
You can find approximately 400,000 USF graduates worldwide.
![USF: Innovative Inventions](https://photos.smugmug.com/Giving/Carousel/Home-Page/i-njsNKwv/0/30a2c8d5/O/Patents.jpg)
USF professors and students were awarded 314 patents over three years.
![USF: Supporting Veterans](https://photos.smugmug.com/Giving/Carousel/Home-Page/i-zzW5Ddx/0/685b7d11/O/vets2.jpg)
U.S. News and World Report ranked USF Tampa as a Best College for Veterans (2023)
![USF: Global Reach](https://photos.smugmug.com/Giving/Carousel/Home-Page/i-sZb9Ssj/0/9f477bab/O/Carousel%20Flag.jpg)
USF is home to approximately 50,000 students from 146 countries!
![USF: A New Generation](https://photos.smugmug.com/Giving/Carousel/Home-Page/i-bZPdG5q/0/4b1efb49/O/FirstGen.jpg)
25% of USF students are first generation. Your support enables them to create a new cycle of education within their families.