Education

1982 The University of Tampa, B.S.
1988 Harvard University, M.B.A.

Courses Taught

Principles of Management
New Venture Finance
Introduction to Entrepreneurship

Career Specialties

Trish Messina has focused on Entrepreneurial Finance, supporting current and future entrepreneurs by evaluating the feasibility of ideas and fund-raising. She recently retired from the Chief Financial Officer position at a local software company.

Professional and Community Activities

Trish Messina has spent her career as a finance executive, management consultant, business development professional, accountant, auditor, financial advisor, professor, and three-time co-founding entrepreneur. 

Trish has served on many non-profit Boards including Financial Executives International, Sing Out and Read, Harvard Business School's Women's Association of NY, and Inspirica. She has served UTampa on the Sykes COB Advisory Council, the Board of Fellows, the Alumni Association Board, and the Alumni Capital Campaign Committee.

Honors and Awards

UTampa's 2023 Esse Quam Videri Outstanding Alumni Award