The Graduate School Staff

	John Kantner Dean (904) 620-1360 j.kantner@unf.edu Dr. John Kantner joined the University of North Florida in 2013 as the Assistant Vice President for Research, and was appointed Associate Vice President for Research & Dean of the Graduate School in 2014. Previously, he was Vice President for Academic & Institutional Advancement at the School for Advanced Research, an independent research center for the social sciences and humanities. From 1999 to 2006, Dr. Kantner was an associate professor in the Department of Anthropology & Geography at Georgia State University. He received his Ph.D. from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1999, where he studied archaeology, anthropology, geography, geochemistry, and evolutionary theory. Dr. Kantner's research focuses on the archaeology of ancient societies, with a particular interest in the processes through which complex social and political institutions emerged throughout human history.
	Amanda Pascale Director (904) 620-1360 amanda.pascale@unf.edu Dr. Amanda Pascale came to UNF in August of 2011. Prior to joining the Graduate School in 2014, she served as Associate Director in the Office of Admissions. She also currently adjunct teaches Master's level students in the Higher Education program for the College of Education and Human Services. Dr. Pascale earned a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration as well as a Master's of Science in College Student Personnel and Student Affairs from the University of Tennessee. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor's of Arts in Psychology from the University of Central Florida. She is a member of multiple national organizations and has authored several published research articles and book chapters relating to student success, recruitment, and retention in higher education.
	Ada M. Urbizu Admissions Processor (904) 620-1360 a.urbizu@unf.edu Ada Urbizu is from Orlando, Fla. Prior to joining The Graduate School in January 2012, she took a 16 year hiatus from the business sector to raise her three children as a stay-at-home mom. She volunteers at Christ the King Catholic School and is looking forward to growing with the UNF family.

	Paige Lilley Coordinator of Admissions (904) 620-1755 p.lilley@unf.edu Paige is from Illinois and graduated from Southern Illinois University with a Bachelor's of Science. She relocated to Jacksonville in 2008 where she immediately joined UNF. Prior to joining the Graduate School in 2005, she worked in the Student Financial Services office and then Enrollment Services processing. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband and pets, entering her car in car shows, and doing anything that is creative and artistic.
	Britt Stromquist Coordinator of Outreach and Recruitment (904) 620-5340 britt.stromquist@unf.edu Britt is from Wisconsin and graduated from UNF in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Communication and a concentration in Public Relations and in April 2016, completed her Master of Education in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Higher Education Administration. Prior to joining the Graduate School, she worked in Undergraduate Admissions and traveled around the state and nation recruiting High School students to come to UNF. In her free time, she loves to watch the Packers with the North Florida Packer Backers, continue working with her sorority; Alpha Chi Omega, travel, and spend time with family and friends

	Peter Durr Office Assistant (904) 620-1034 peter.durr@unf.edu Peter first joined the University of North Florida in February 2009 after serving as an officer in the U.S. Army for over 30 years, including 23 years of overseas duty. Prior to joining the Graduate School, he worked in Enrollment Services both as an admissions coordinator and a representative in the University's Welcome Center. He posses both an undergraduate and master's degree and has extensive teaching experience in higher education, having taught German language courses in the past at the United States Military Academy, Florida State College in Jacksonville and UNF, as well as graduate level security topics at the prestigious George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies in Garmisch, Germany. Peter is also an avid soccer fan. During his younger days, while stationed in Europe, he played semi-professionally for nearly a decade and continues to support Bayern Munich, "the best club team in Europe".

	Rachel Carpenter Graduate Assistant Rachel has recently moved to Jacksonville from Colorado to pursue her Master of Science in General Psychology at UNF! She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs where her family is from. Rachel hopes to become a licensed neuropsychologist with an emphasis on psychopathologies. Her current research is deadling with functional near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) and depression valence. In her spare time, she loves being outside, enjoys reading and has a newfound love of the beach!

	Michael Harris Graduate Assistant Mike is a native of Jacksonville, Fla. as he attended Alimacani Elementary School, Twin Lakes Middle School and graduated from Mandarin High School in 2011. Mike graduated from UNF in 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a minor in History. Prior to transferring to UNF, he played collegiate football in South Carolina and Illinois. Mike is currently in his final semester of the Master of Education in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Higher Education Administration at UNF. Prior to joining the Graduate School, Mike worked for Duval County Public Schools for two years and served as a Community Assistant in Housing at UNF. Approaching his graduation this December, Mike is planning on applying to UNF's Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership with a cognate in Public Policy as he aspires to become a president of a university.