Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Responsibilities
Human Resources team lead for Chemical Engineering and Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Awards
- 2019 Years of Service at UF – 10
Education
• Associates of Arts, Elementary Education, 2012, Hillsborough Community College
• Bachelor of Science, Psychology, 2016, Nova Southeastern University
• Graduate Certificate, Contract Acquisition, 2023, University of West Florida
• Master of Science, Public Administration, 2024, University of West Florida
Responsibilities
• Pre-Award Administrative Support
Spencer is originally from Pennsylvania but has called Florida home since 2016. He comes to the University of Florida with over ten years of experience in the finance industry. Spencer received his bachelor’s degree from Penn State University in 2011 in Advertising/Public Relations. His professional background specializes in business development, optimization, and leadership. In his free time, he has a passion for both listening to and playing music.…
Kyle Collins grew up in Jupiter, FL before moving to Gainesville, FL to attend the University of Florida. While attending college he worked in various IT positions while working on his Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering. After graduating in December 2019, he did various freelance computer related work and briefly lived in Japan while studying Japanese for a year before returning to Gainesville to work for the College of Engineering as an IT professional.…
Responsibilities
• Greets, directs, and assists Visitors in administrative office.
• Arranges travel, Lodging and transportation.
• Facilitate meetings/ in-person and virtual.
• assist in arranging or supporting events.
• processes reimbursements
• Prepares documents, correspondence, spreadsheets.
• Orders office supply inventory
• Facilitates faculty Calendars.
• Preparing and proofing documents
Melanie, originally from Margate, FL, moved to Gainesville for her education. After a brief return to Margate, she realized Gainesville was the ideal place to settle down with her husband and start a family. Since moving back in 2006, Melanie has built a successful career at the University of Florida. Her experience as a bank teller provided her with valuable skills in fiscal management and post-award processing.…
Andrew is a US Army veteran and a lifelong Gator fan who joined the UF/MAE staff in January 2019. He is a sports enthusiast, former baseball player, and current gymnastics Dad. When he isn’t in the office, you can find him at home testing new recipes and smoking meats, or traveling with his wife and two daughters.…
Jeremy is originally from Pensacola, Florida, but has called Gainesville home for more than fifteen years. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Management from Santa Fe College in 2015 and his Master’s degree in Higher Education from the University of Florida in 2017. Jeremy worked in higher education for almost five years prior to joining the University of Florida in 2017; his professional specializations include admissions, advising, educational technology, and many other areas.…
Responsibilities
- MAE web server and database administration
- Design, programming, and maintenance of myMAE
- WordPress Multisite administration
Awards
- 2022 MAE Innovation Staff Award
- 2018 Years of Service at UF – 15
- 2007 UF Division Three Superior Accomplishment Award
Daniel is from Gainesville, Florida. He started as a UF staff member in 2004 working mainly in facilities, IT, experiment field support, and logistics as an Engineering Technician and Engineer. He joined MAE in 2019 as a Facilities Operations Specialist.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, University of Florida
Master of Business Administration, University of Florida
Responsibilities
Human Resources related to Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and Chemical Engineering
Awards
- 2021 Years of Service at UF – 5
Awards
- 2021 Years of Service at UF – 10
REsponsibilities
- Human Resources related to Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and Chemical Engineering
Biography:
Linda is originally from Melbourne, Florida and has been living in Gainesville over 23 years. In 1982 she earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administrator from the University of Florida with a major in Finance. Moving to Illinois, Linda worked as an Account Executive for Manufacturers Hanover Bank’s Futures Division in Chicago, IL setting up and working with correspondent banks in future assisted software, hedging their cash position in the Futures Market.…
Christi Swiers is a proud Alachua County native who brings creativity, energy, and a love of authentic storytelling to her role leading marketing and communications at MAE (MAE MarCom). She’s dedicated to sharing the incredible work of MAE’s faculty, staff, students and alumni with the world—whether through striking print publications, engaging digital content, or eye-catching visuals for events.…
Responsibilities
Human Resources for Chemical Engineering, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
