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Office of the Dean

The Dean’s Office at the Silverfield College of Education and Human Services provides an accessible and collaborative hub of leadership and support. The Dean, Associate Deans and dedicated administrative team work collaboratively to uphold a learning environment that is innovative, community-focused and student-centered. From supporting research and external funding to guiding accreditation, communications, recruitment and student affairs, the Dean’s Office plays a vital role in advancing the college’s mission to prepare bold professionals who lead, serve and inspire.

Headshot of Steve Dittmore Dr. Steve Dittmore

Dean | Silverfield College of Education and Human Services

s.dittmore@unf.edu
(904) 620-2520

Dean's Office of Administration

Dan Dinsmore HeadshotDr. Daniel Dinsmore

Associate Dean of Research, External Funding and Faculty Development
daniel.dinsmore@unf.edu
(904) 620-4796

Inger McGee headshotDr. Inger McGee

Senior Director of Accreditation and Assessment
inger.mcgee@unf.edu
(904) 620-5755

Shadia Blair headshot in grey suitDr. Shadia Blair

Director of Development
shadia.blair@unf.edu
(904) 620-2596

Lori Kuhn-Hancock HeadshotDr. Lori Kuhn-Hancock

Director of Operations
lori.kuhnhancock@unf.edu
(904) 620-1786

Kaitlyn Minnicks headshotKaitlyn Minnicks

Assistant Director of Recruitment and Retention
k.minnicks@unf.edu
(904) 620-1171

Samantha Feaster HeadshotSamantha Feaster

Assistant Director of Accreditation
samantha.feaster@unf.edu 
(904) 620-1221

Sophie Raleigh headshotSophie Raleigh

Assistant Director of Communications
sophie.raleigh@unf.edu
(904) 620-1315

Headshot of Ian Bolger wearing a navy UNF polo Ian Bolger

Communications Coordinator
ian.bolger@unf.edu
(904) 620-1288

Headshot of Kayla ByrdKayla Byrd

Strategic Initiatives Coordinator
k.byrd@unf.edu
(904) 620-1221

Headshot of Simone Hester wearing glasses and a maroon t-shirtSimone Hester-Grant

Scheduling and Operations Coordinator
s.hester-grant@unf.edu
(904) 620-5295

Emma Carbone headshotEmma Carbone

Office Manager
emma.carbone@unf.edu
(904) 620-1799

A dog named Hudson sitting in a leather chair with his tonged hanging outHudson

Canine in Residence
Silverfield College of Education and Human Services

Research and Grants Team

Dan Dinsmore HeadshotDr. Daniel Dinsmore

Associate Dean of Research, External Funding and Faculty Development
daniel.dinsmore@unf.edu
(904) 620-4796

Head-and-shoulders portrait of a woman with curly dark hair and glasses, wearing a blue blazer and smiling against a blurred green outdoor background.Dr. Wanda Lastrapes

Director of Research and Grant Development
w.lastrapes@unf.edu
(904) 620-1621

Smiling person wearing glasses and a green jacket, standing outdoors with a grassy background.Tiffany King

Assistant Director of Grant Management
tiffany.king@unf.edu
(904) 620-1935

Smiling person with long braids wearing a dark patterned top, standing outdoors in front of leafy greenery.Shantina King

Coordinator of External Funding
shantina.king@unf.edu
(904) 620-1968

Smiling man in a floral-patterned blazer and open-collar shirt outdoors, lit by warm sunlight with lens flare.Dr. Eric Schoute

Post Doctoral Associate
n01619029@unf.edu
(904) 620-3287

Head-and-shoulders outdoor portrait of a bearded man with dark hair, wearing a dark jacket over a gray shirt, with a blurred green lawn and trees in the background.Conner Thompson

Doctoral Fellow
n00816156@unf.edu