People Directory

Welcome to the Office of Human Resources at Nova Southeastern University! Our dedicated team of professionals is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace that empowers employees to thrive. With a focus on innovation, collaboration, and excellence, our HR staff is here to provide guidance, resources, and personalized support to meet the diverse needs of our university community. Whether you’re a prospective employee or a valued member of the NSU family, we are here to help you succeed.

Human Resources team.

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Karen Aguilar Cerrato

Director - HRIS & Shared Services

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Vanessa Barcos

Human Resources Shared Services Representative II

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Jennifer Barrett

Executive Assistant

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Leisa Beckford

Coordinator I - Employee Services

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Laura Bennett

Mnging Dir- Title IX Complnc &

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Destine Bibbs

HR Shared Services Representative I

icondbibbs@nova.edu

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Cristina Bona

HRIS Analyst I

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Lometa Campbell

Human Resources Strategic Business Partner I

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Gilbert Chrispin

Assistant Director - Employee Relations

icongchrispi@nova.edu

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Larry Cox

Director - Employee Benefits

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Carlos Derizans

Benefits Analyst II

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Magaly Desolomme

Assistant Director - Strategic Business Partners

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Ximena Fonseca

Human Resources Strategic Business Partner II

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Jeanie Francois

Compensation Consultant II

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Timeka Franklin

Coordinator II - Employee Services

icontimeka@nova.edu

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Samantha Giordano

Title IX Student Case Manager & Sexual Violence Prevention Educator

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Yatzie Gonzalez-Nunez

Senior Employee Relations Consultant

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Jonathan Harrison

Director - Learning & Organizational Development

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Ronenia Jenkins

Senior Benefit Administrator - Employee Wellness

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Sabrina Livingston

Talent Acquisition Consultant

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Bianka Lujan

HR Shared Services Rep I

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Mitchell Marks

Benefits Specialist II

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Douglas Pachay

Senior Retirement Plan Adminstrator

icondpachay@nova.edu

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Eileen Petzold-Bradley, Ph.D.

Engagement & Outreach Specialist

iconep924@nova.edu

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Arnetta Pierce

Managing Director - Strategic Business Partnerships

icondunmore@nova.edu

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Maria Pinto-Shefferman

Executive Director - Employee Relations

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Brandon Raude

Compensation Consultant I

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Ivan Resende

Managing Director, Compensation & Workforce Strategies

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Eileen Rodriguez

HRIS Analyst II

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Kimberly Schaefer

Compensation Consultant II

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Sharon Scruggs

Senior Employee Relations Consultant

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Kathy Shaffer

HRIS Analyst III

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Patricia Shim

Benefits Analyst II

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Marcia Tippenhauer

Administrative Coordinator III

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Maria Vallenilla

Compensation Consultant IV

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Renee Venezia

Vice President - Human Resources

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Emily Veras

HRIS Analyst I

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Faustine Waryjas

Human Resources Strategic Business Partner III

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Lisseth Watkins

Assistant Director - HRIS & Shared Services

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Lauren White

Supervisor - Human Resources Shared Services

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Shannel Zambrana

Deputy Title IX Coordinator & Senior Title IX Investigator

iconShannel.Zambrana@nova.edu