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Our mission is to inspire meaningful investment in The University of Tampa by building relationships that transform lives. Our team enriches University life by securing the private support that makes excellence possible. By telling the Spartan story, we aim to champion its mission across the state, the nation and the world. We connect private donors with their passions at the University, all in support of UT’s mission to deliver challenging and high quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners.

The Office of Development and University Relations is responsible for all fundraising and university relations with various groups such as alumni, counselors, fellows, parents and other individuals.

Location:
Southard Family Building, Room 203

Office Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (Aug. 5 – May 14)
Monday through Thursday 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (May 15 – Aug. 4)

Address:
401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Box H
Tampa, FL 33606
Telephone: (813) 253-6220
Fax: (813) 258-7798

Email: development@ut.edu

Department Contacts

Schezy Barbas

Associate Vice President, Development and University Relations

Tel: (813) 258-7480
Mailbox: H
Building: SFB Room: 203
Email: sbarbas@ut.edu

Kimberly Bateman

Senior Director of Advancement Services, Development and University Relations

Tel: (813) 257-3541
Mailbox: H
Building: SFB Room: 203
Email: kbateman@ut.edu

Meredith Beasley

Advancement Services Specialist, Development and University Relations

Tel: (813) 257-3381
Mailbox: H
Building: SFB Room: 203
Email: mbeasley@ut.edu

Samantha Blout

Director of Volunteer Engagement, Development and University Relations

Tel: (813) 257-3582
Mailbox: H
Building: SFB Room: 203
Email: sblout@ut.edu

Janice Carrion-Delgado

Staff Assistant II, Development and University Relations

Tel: (813) 257-1700
Building: SFB Room: 203
Email: jcarriondelgado@ut.edu

Dawn Duet

Director of Advancement Services, Development and University Relations

Tel: (813) 257-3598
Mailbox: H
Building: SFB Room: 203
Email: dmduet@ut.edu

Tiffany Garcia

Director of Alumni Relations, Development and University Relations

Tel: (813) 253-6209
Mailbox: H
Building: SFB Room: 203
Email: tgarcia@ut.edu

Jazmin Giovino

Assistant Director, Stewardship and Events Management, Development and University Relations

Tel: (813) 253-6270
Mailbox: H
Building: SFB Room: 203
Email: jgiovino@ut.edu

Hilary Grulke

Director of Prospect Research, Development and University Relations

Tel: (813) 258-7334
Mailbox: H
Building: SFB Room: 203
Email: hgrulke@ut.edu

Nada Haddad

Director of Planned Giving, Development and University Relations

Tel: (813) 258-7373
Mailbox: H
Building: SFB Room: 203
Email: nhaddad@ut.edu

Katie Jarrett

Assistant Director of Alumni Relations, Development and University Relations

Tel: (813) 257- 3775
Mailbox: H
Building: SFB Room: 203
Email: kjarrett@ut.edu

Erin McKenney

Capital Campaign Director, Development and University Relations

Tel: (813) 253-6225
Mailbox: H
Building: SFB Room: 203
Email: emckenney@ut.edu

Erica Neal

Associate Director, Alumni Relations, Development and University Relations

Tel: (813) 257-3219
Mailbox: H
Building: SFB Room: 203
Email: eneal@ut.edu

David Ramnarine

Director of Annual Giving, Development and University Relations

Tel: (813) 258-7401
Mailbox: H
Building: SFB Room: 234
Email: dramnarine@ut.edu

Bill Shockley

Director of Development, Development and University Relations

Tel: (813) 258-7400
Mailbox: H
Building: SFB Room: 203
Email: bshockley@ut.edu

Keith Todd

Vice President, Development and University Relations

Tel: (813) 257-3006
Mailbox: H
Building: SFB Room: 203
Email: ktodd@ut.edu

Ileana Wilburg

Administrative Assistant, Development and University Relations

Tel: (813) 257-3585
Mailbox: H
Building: SFB Room: 203
Email: iwilburg@ut.edu

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