About Us

Meet The Peer Coaches

Peer Coaches are your go-to upperclassmen at USF St. Petersburg, here to support you as part of the New Student Experience team! They work alongside professional staff to create educational and leadership development opportunities for all students. Whether you're a first-time college student or a transfer, Peer Coaches provide personalized guidance through one-on-one coaching, outreach, and engaging programs to help you thrive during your first year.

You’ll have access to either the First-Year or Transfer Peer Coach team, ready to assist you in navigating your new adventure at USF St. Petersburg. Join us during Week of Welcome for exciting events where you can meet your Peer Coaches and kickstart your college experience! If you have any questions or want to reach out, feel free to email stp-peercoach@usf.edu. Interested in becoming a Peer Coach yourself? Check out our recruitment page for more details!

First-Year Peer Coach Walk-In Office Hours (HWH 101)
Day of the Week Hours
Monday

9 AM - 10 AM

11 AM - 12:30 PM

2 PM - 5 PM
Tuesday

9 AM - 12 PM

1 PM - 4 PM
Wednesday

9 AM - 12 PM

3:30 PM - 5 PM
Thursday

9 AM - 12:30 PM

2 PM - 3:30 PM
Friday 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Schedule a meeting with a Peer Coach

Transfer Peer Coach Walk-In Office Hours (HWH 101)
Day of the Week Hours
Monday

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday 12 PM - 3 PM

Wednesday

 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Schedule a meeting with a Peer Coach

Not a part of the Transfer Peer Coach program? Click here to sign up for the program!

Meet your First-Year Peer Coaches

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Chloe Duncan (She/Her/Hers)

  • Hometown: McDonough, GA
  • Major: Information Assurance and Cybersecurity Management
  • Hobbies: Reading, Watching TV, 3D Printing, Gaming

 

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Keira Blakey (She/Her/Hers)

  • Hometown: Palm city, FL
  • Major: Marine Biology
  • Hobbies: Reading, Hiking, Thrifting, Making Puzzles, Listening to Music

 

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Elizabeth Delp (She/Her/Hers)

  • Hometown: Indianapolis, IN
  • Major: Global Business
  • Hobbies: Learning Spanish, Kayaking, Paddleboarding, Reading, Piano, Sewing

 

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Victoria Phan (She/Her/Hers)

  • Hometown: Naples, FL

  • Major: Biological Health Sciences

  • Hobbies: Scrapbooking, Journaling, Photography, Collecting Pins

 

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Paige Wilkins (She/Her/Hers)

  • Hometown: Winchester, TN

  • Major: Marine Biology

  • Hobbies: Scuba Diving, Reading, Museums, Walking

 

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Stacy Francois (She/Her/Hers)

  • Hometown: Pembroke Pines, FL

  • Major: Biology

  • Hobbies: Drawing, Trying New Food, Baking, Cooking, and Painting

 

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Nicole Benjamin (She/Her/Hers)

  • Hometown: Scranton, PA

  • Major: Digital Communications and Multimedia Journalism

  • Hobbies: Crochet, Sewing, and Roblox

 

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Anna Burns (She/Her/They)

  • Hometown: Apollo Beach, FL

  • Major: English

  • Hobbies: Reading, Writing, Listening to Music

 

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Sofia Reyes Ochoa (She/Her/Hers)

  • Hometown: Orlando, FL

  • Major: Health Sciences

  • Hobbies: Painting, Dancing, Reading, Listening to Podcasts & Music

 

Meet Your Transfer Peer Coaches

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Kayla Whitaker (She/Her/Hers)

  • Hometown: Sarasota, FL

  • Major: Marine Biology

  • Hobbies: Kayaking, Hammocking, Camping, Snorkeling

 

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Ava Moody (She/Her/Hers)

  • Hometown: Homosassa, FL

  • Major: Biology

  • Hobbies: Baking, Paddle-boarding, Going to Concerts

 

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Olive Smith (She/Her/They)

  • Hometown: Tampa, FL

  • Major: Environmental Science

  • Hobbies: Painting, Crocheting, Snorkel/Scuba, Dancing

 

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Estefania Rodriguez (She/Her/Hers)

  • Hometown: Caracas, Venezuela

  • Major: Marine Biology

  • Hobbies: Dancing, Crocheting, Playing Video Games