As the USF College of Public Health (COPH) grows and evolves so, too, does its organizational structure.

“We made the decision to elevate the status of our academic team and to also build it up to address some gaps,” explained Dr. Donna Petersen, dean of the COPH. “We wanted to be sure we were addressing academic opportunities and the needs of our students across all degree levels.”

To that end, the college has shifted, changed and expanded certain roles while creating new ones. Many of the names may be familiar, but their titles may not be. Here’s what’s new:

Anna Armstrong, PhD, MPH, CPH, MCHES, director of the COPH Core and co-director of the MPH program

Claudia Cooperman, PhD, associate dean for undergraduate affairs

Jaime Corvin, PhD, associate dean for academic affairs and director of the MPH program

Ellen Daley, PhD, senior associate dean for research and practice

Jay Evans, MBA, MPH, vice dean for finance and operations

Tricia Penniecook, MD, MPH, vice dean for faculty affairs and development

Victor Weeden, DHA, FACHE, director of the MHA program

Janice Zgibor, RPh, PhD, senior associate dean for academic and student affairs

“Our students are bright, enthusiastic and compassionate,” said Petersen. “We want to make sure we are doing everything we can to support them on their educational and career journeys, preparing them for professional practice and creating ways for them to support each other. Doing so also requires us to fully support our faculty and all the ways they mentor, nurture and guide our students. I am excited for all this team will advance and accomplish.”

Story by Donna Campisano, USF College of Public Health