People Group Archives: Dean's Office

Ana Hidalgo is a communications specialist with over six years of experience in the private and nonprofit sectors, with a particular focus on conservation initiatives. She is skilled in storytelling, content creation, stakeholder engagement, and project management, bringing a strategic and impactful approach to her work. In her role at the College of Sciences, she […]

Tracey L. Olaez is the Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement at the University of Central Florida, where she supports alumni from the College of Sciences. She is a Certified Nonprofit Professional with the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance and holds a Certificate in Nonprofit Management. Tracey is a proud graduate of the University of Central Florida and […]

Kimberly has experience in a variety of administrative support roles, including Pre-Award in the College of Optics and Photonics at UCF from 2022-2024. Prior to that she worked on contract support for the University of California, San Diego, and as an Administrative Coordinator in the Department of Literature and Writing Studies at California State University, […]

Christina Vega is the Event Coordinator at the College of Sciences where she collaborates with colleagues and other UCF stakeholders to plan memorable and engaging events for the College. She has more than ten years of event planning experience in higher education and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Administration from Buffalo State University and […]

Emily Dougherty is a University of Central Florida alumna with a degree in Journalism. She has a strong passion for writing and storytelling and enjoys working with faculty, students, and staff to share their remarkable stories. Before joining the College of Sciences, Emily wrote for local publications covering breaking news, local events, and notable Central […]

Stephanie Heron holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Florida, is certified by the Society of Human Resource Management as a Senior Certified Professional and is Six Sigma Greenbelt certified. She has over twenty-five years of staffing and human resources experience. During the last 14 years, she served in the […]

Dr. Sandra Wheeler is a Senior Lecturer in Anthropology specializing in bioarchaeology. Dr. Wheeler received her Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of Western Ontario in 2009. A UCF alumna (BA ’98, MA ’02), she returned to UCF as a faculty member in the Anthropology Department in 2010. Dr. Wheeler has served as the Anthropology […]