About Us
Meet the Team
Pinellas Access to Higher Education (PATHe)
Tia Gomez Zeller, Assistant Director of PATHe
Hablo Españo
Email: Gomezzellert@usf.edu
Education:
Associate of Science Transfer Degree, Portland Community College
B.S. Psychology, Portland State University
M.S. Education, Leadership & Policy, Portland State University
Hometown: Cadiz, Spain
Favorite part of being part of PATHe: As a first-generation student, new to the U.S. I didn’t understand post-secondary
education in the U.S. and how I could afford it. I love to be able to help the Pinellas
County Community to understand
their options, resources, and the different paths to achieve their goals.
Sam Fiore, PATHe Advisor for Opportunity and Access
Email: fiores@usf.edu
Education: B.A., University of South Florida St. Petersburg, Political Science
MPA, University of South Florida, Public Administration
Hometown: Tamarac, FL
Favorite part of being part of PATHe: I love inspiring Pinellas County residents to pursue their educational and professional dreams. Anything is possible with some planning and preparing!
Yasmeen Armoush, PATHe Advisor for Transfer Student Support
Email: yarmoush@usf.edu
Education: B.A Psychology, University of South Florida
M.A Latin American and Caribbean Studies, University of South Florida
Hometown: Tampa, FL
Favorite part of being part of PATHe: Being a part of this unique program that allows me to learn more about students' goals and supporting them through the process.
Brenae Hillard, PATHe Advisor for Pre College
Email: bhillard@usf.edu
Education: B.A., Psychology, University of South Florida
M.Ed., University of South Florida, Curriculum & Instruction – College Student Affairs
Hometown: Tampa, FL
Favorite part of PATHe: My favorite part of PATHe is helping students navigate their options-from learning
about their
interests to finding a path that aligns with their goals! There’s an abundance of
information available and I really enjoy
helping them make sense of it all.