Our Team

Senior Management

ana cormon

Anna Corman

Interim Chief Executive Officer

(813) 463-4283

Email

Anna Corman

Interim Chief Executive Officer


I served in the Peace Corps in Kyrgyzstan from 2010-2012.

Parks and Recreation is one of my favorite TV shows.

I have two doodles, Penny & Huxley, who keep me very busy.

(813) 463-4283

Email

Winsome Anderson

Chief Financial Officer

(813) 574-0281

Email

Winsome Anderson

Chief Financial Officer


I am a huge NBA fan and a Miami Heat-lifer!

I love to take on DIY home projects.

I was born in Jamaica and love spicy food.

(813) 574-0281

Email

    SEND ME A MESSAGE

    our amazing staff

    Aimee Beechum

    Program Support Assistant

    (813) 574-0260

    Email

    Aimee Beechum

    Program Support Assistant


    I went to the University of Florida and I’m a die hard fan of the orange and blue.

    I belong to Grace O’Malley, the 1st all women Gasparilla krewe.

    I am the President of a whiskey club and traveled to Kentucky in 2020.

    (813) 574-0260

    Email

    Amari Smith

    College & Career Center Coordinator

    (813) 574-0264

    Email

    Amari Smith

    College & Career Center Coordinator


    I studied abroad in Peru during my undergrad at San Diego State.

    I was born and raised in California.

    I love biking around town and spotting gators!

    (813) 574-0264

    Email

    Amber Sale

    Stewardship & Database Specialist

    (813) 574-0293

    Email

    Amber Sale

    Stewardship & Database Specialist


    I am a second generation Tampa native.

    I’ve been a ballet dancer for 20 years.

    The top countries I’d like to visit include Nepal, Japan and Cambodia.

    (813) 574-0293

    Email

    Angie Anthony

    Director of Scholarships and Grant Programs

    (813) 574-0273

    Email

    Angie Anthony

    Director of Scholarships and Grant Programs


    I have 2 adorable dogs & love taking them to the beach-our happy place!

    I‘m Greek & Irish. I love cooking traditional Greek foods & visiting Greece.

    Love my job & helping students on their path to success!

    (813) 574-0273

    Email

    Colin Higgins

    Director of Communications

    813-525-0522

    Email

    Colin Higgins

    Director of Communications


    Stanley Kubrick, Ridley Scott, and David Fincher are my favorite movie directors.

    I can build a computer from the ground up, but I can’t work on a car to save my life.

    I was at Super Bowl 50 in San Francisco and cheered as the Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers.

    813-525-0522

    Email

    Chris Diaz

    Teaching Tools Resource Center Assistant

    813-574-0260

    Email

    Chris Diaz

    Teaching Tools Resource Center Assistant


    I’m a member of both the Centro Austuriano and the Centro Espanol de Tampa.

    I grew up just three blocks from HEF’s office & Teaching Tools store.

    I got in a snowball fight at Leto High when it snowed on 01/19/1977.

    813-574-0260

    Email

    Dan Grucza

    Warehouse & Facilities Coordinator

    (813) 574-0288

    Email

    Dan Grucza

    Warehouse & Facilities Coordinator


    I enjoy helping my kids with their house projects.

    My favorite food is pizza. I could eat it every day.

    Watching TV puts me to sleep, unless it is football.

    (813) 574-0288

    Email

    Danielle Bangsil

    Development Manager

    (813) 574-0275

    Email

    Danielle Bangsil

    Development Manager


    I’m a dog mom to two Australian Shepherds, Nellie and Kylo.

    My favorite places to visit are Hawaii and the Philippines.

    I was born and raised in Buffalo, NY. Go Bills!

    (813) 574-0275

    Email

    Elisabet Rivera, young woman with long curly hair, black and white headshot, Hillsborough Education Foundation

    Elísabet Rivera

    Mentor Coordinator

    (813) 574-0272

    Email

    Elísabet Rivera

    Mentor Coordinator


    According to Myers Briggs, my personality type is ISFJ-A aka “The Defender.”

    The beach (& any place near a body of water) is my happy place!

    I served with AmeriCorps for 2 years after graduating from USF.

    (813) 574-0272

    Email

    Elizabeth Shelby

    Director of Impact

    (813) 574-0268

    Email

    Elizabeth Shelby

    Director of Impact


    My favorite vacation spots are Aruba and St. Lucia.

    The Kansas City Chiefs will always be my favorite football team!

    Vacationing in the Maldives in an over-water bungalow is on my bucket list.

    (813) 574-0268

    Email

    Hannah Coto

    Executive Assistant to the CEO

    (813) 574-0262

    Email

    Hannah Coto

    Executive Assistant to the CEO


    I was born and raised in Florida and love to be near the water.

    I am a cat mom to two, Moe and Mae.

    I graduated from USF but am a Miami Hurricanes football fan.

    (813) 574-0262

    Email

    Johanne Castagan

    Tech Connect Program Assistant

    (813) 574-0268

    Email

    Johanne Castagan

    Tech Connect Program Assistant


    The gym is my happy place.

    I was a performer in the pregame show of Superbowl XXXV.

    My running group is called Brunch Bunch with a Running Problem.

    (813) 574-0268

    Email

    Kayla Gleason

    Communications Coordinator

    (941) 661-9406

    Email

    Kayla Gleason

    Communications Coordinator


    I have a black standard poodle named Frankie (short for Frankenstein).

    I studied abroad in the UK and want to revisit Scotland.

    I love to paint (animals & people are my favorite subjects)!

    (941) 661-9406

    Email

    Kayla Zambito

    College Success Coach

    (813) 574-0267

    Email

    Kayla Zambito

    College Success Coach


    Love podcasts, Taylor Swift and reading (Favorite author is Taylor Jenkins Reid).

    I share a birthday with two of my three sisters.

    Bunny mom to a house rabbit, named Maggie.

    (813) 574-0267

    Email

    Kristen Hendrickson

    Teaching Tools Program Coordinator

    (813) 574-0288

    Email

    Kristen Hendrickson

    Teaching Tools Program Coordinator


    Hockey is my go to sport and have had my photo taken twice with the Stanley Cup. Go Bolts!

    I love 70’s and 80’s music with two of my favorite genres being Yacht Rock and New Wave.

    I have a passion for gardening and am cultivating a beautiful butterfly garden.

    (813) 574-0288

    Email

    Lamine Gueye

    Digital Navigator

    (813) 574-0270

    Email

    Lamine Gueye

    Digital Navigator


    Teaching about technology has introduced me to amazing students and parents.

    I love the science, industry, and art of route running.

    Porus, Manchester, Jamaica is my second home.

    (813) 574-0270

    Email

    Laura Grucza

    Director of Development

    (813) 574-0274

    Email

    Laura Grucza

    Director of Development


    I am a New York girl at heart.

    I was a roadie for the halftime show at Super Bowl XLIII.

    My glass is half full, always!

    (813) 574-0274

    Email

    Liz Butler

    Digital Navigator

    (813) 574-0280

    Email

    Liz Butler

    Digital Navigator


    I have two daughters who are 6 & 9 and two doodles: Gus & Daisy. 

    I love spending time with my family. The zoo & boating are our favorite activities.

    I love shopping and traveling.

    (813) 574-0280

    Email

    Lynne Mantz

    Grants Manager

    (813) 463-4284

    Email

    Lynne Mantz

    Grants Manager


    I’ve lived in Florida for 25 years & take advantage of the active lifestyle.

    My husband says the internet was invented for me – I love to discover new things!

    My favorite vacation spot is anywhere on or near the water.

    (813) 463-4284

    Email

    Melanie Jimenez, young adult woman with curly hair, black and white headshot, Hillsborough Education Foundation

    Melanie Jimenez

    College Success Coach

    (813) 574-0269

    Email

    Melanie Jimenez

    College Success Coach


    I love going salsa dancing.

    My favorite food is Sushi. I can eat it every day!

    I love collecting magnets from different cities and countries, I have 55 in total.

    (813) 574-0269

    Email

    Mia Wuster

    Director of Take Stock in Children & Student Services Coordinator

    (813) 574-0271

    Email

    Mia Wuster

    Director of Take Stock in Children & Student Services Coordinator


    Nature addict! I own over 20 plant varieties & spend most of my free time outdoors.

    Open to being challenged to a spicy food eating contest (I will win).

    Formerly a Disney College Program Intern stationed in Animal Kingdom!

    (813) 574-0271

    Email

    Natalie Doig

    Director of Teacher Resource Program

    (813) 574-0287

    Email

    Natalie Doig

    Director of Teacher Resource Program


    #BoyMom to a high school senior.

    As a Formula 1 racing fan, I’ve traveled from England to Austin, Texas to see races.

    I love everything Christmas!

    (813) 574-0287

    Email

    Pablo Gonzalez

    Accountant

    (813) 574-0284

    Email

    Pablo Gonzalez

    Accountant


    Proud dad to my four pets. Two dogs Bentley & Spicy and two cats Luna & Snow.

    I love Italian food and hope to enjoy it in Italy some day!

    NYC is at my core but am excited to embrace my move to Florida.

    (813) 574-0284

    Email

    Patricia Alin

    Digital Navigator

    (813) 574-0266

    Email

    Patricia Alin

    Digital Navigator


    Born in Perth Amboy, NJ to a Peruvian mother and an Argentinian father.

    Food is my love language.

    My favorite soccer player calls me “mom.”

    (813) 574-0266

    Email

    Shelby Hearn-Belluso

    College & Career Center Coordinator

    (813) 463-4284

    Email

    Shelby Hearn-Belluso

    College & Career Center Coordinator


    I love planning weekend getaways with my family.

    I think DreamWorks hit it out of the ballpark with Shrek.

    My favorite music genre is Pop Punk.

    (813) 463-4284

    Email

    Stephen Ford

    Director of Digital Equity Initiatives

    (813) 574-0283

    Email

    Stephen Ford

    Director of Digital Equity Initiatives


    University of Tampa – National Champion (Baseball ’93)

    Hobbies – Coaching Baseball, Golf, and spending time with family

    Tampa Bay Sports Fan (Rays, Bucs, Lightning)

    (813) 574-0283

    Email

    Zarna Martinez

    Events & Engagement Manager

    (813) 574-0279

    Email

    Zarna Martinez

    Events & Engagement Manager


    A big fan of Taylor Swift, mac and cheese, karaoke and themed parties.

    I avidly listen to a pop culture podcast called The Morning Toast.

    Tik Tok addict – I sometimes even speak in Tik Tok references!

    (813) 574-0279

    Email

      SEND ME A MESSAGE