News: Staff Spotlights

CHPS Faculty and Staff Honored at Founders’ Day

Written By: Sarah Johnson | April 28, 2026
On April 1 UCF held its annual Founders’ Day Celebration, recognizing faculty and staff across the University for academic excellence and dedicated service. Each Founders’ Day, UCF honors those who...

CHPS Recognizes High Performing Staff

Written By: Sarah Johnson | April 28, 2026
On April 28, faculty and staff of the College of Health Professions and Sciences gathered to celebrate another successful academic year and highlight outstanding service and performance. The ceremony featured...

Staff Spotlight – Ashley Reeves

Written By: Drexler B. James'13 | April 22, 2022
Ashley Reeves plays an integral role in the dean’s office for the College of Health Professions and Sciences. As a new administrative assistant, she is crucial in providing administrative support...

Staff Spotlight – Robert Schiavo

Written By: Drexler B. James'13 | March 9, 2022
Robert Schiavo is fairly new to the Department of Health Sciences and the College of Health Professions and Sciences, but he has been an asset to the growing success within...

Staff Spotlight: Jessica Mays

Written By: Drexler B. James'13 | February 23, 2022
When it comes to making sure that students are prepared for every stage of their academic career, Jessica Mays, an academic advisor in the College of Health Professions and Sciences,...

Staff Spotlight – Melissa Lopez  

Written By: Drexler B. James'13 | January 26, 2022
From assisting the dean to managing day-to-day operations in the college’s main office, Melissa Lopez, who goes by “Melly”, juggles many tasks to keep the college on track. Learn more...

Farran Earns Certification to Further Enhance Advising Services for Kinesiology Students

Written By: Camille Dolan '98 | December 2, 2021
Jennifer Farran, EdD Jennifer Farran, an academic advisor for the School of Kinesiology and Physical Therapy, is the first CHPS’ staff member to  complete all three levels of the Student...

Staff Spotlight – Moises Melendez

Written By: Drexler B. James'13 | December 1, 2021
Every day, Moises Melendez makes undergraduate students’ academic journey easier in the Division of Kinesiology. From advising students on the next class they should take, to speaking at open house events about career opportunities...

Staff Spotlight – Liana Perez-Hernandez 

Written By: Drexler B. James'13 | November 17, 2021
When patients enter the UCF Physical Therapy Clinic, Liana Perez-Hernandez is the first smiling face they see. As the medical secretary for the public-facing clinic, she makes sure things run smoothly and patients have a great experience.  ...

Staff Spotlight – Amy Buford

Written By: Drexler B. James'13 | October 27, 2021
Since 2012, Amy Buford has been a staple in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders as an undergraduate academic advisor, working with undergraduate students to ensure they are on...

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