Staff Directory (continued)
Andy Sibanda
Graduate Assistant
Andile Sibanda, also known as Andy, is originally from South Africa. He has spent the past four years at Stetson, where he dedicated much of his time to math tutoring. His passion for helping others succeed shines through in the way he supports and encourages those around him. Andy is excited to bring that same commitment and energy to guide students professionally.
You can connect with Andy on LinkedIn.
Alice Martineli
Social Media and Marketing Assistant
Alice is an international student from Brazil double majoring in Marketing and Business Analytics with a minor in Digital Arts and Community Service Engagement. Besides her role as Social Media and Marketing Assistant, she is also the Dialogue Coordinator for the Bonner program, Social Media Coordinator Intern at the Debary Foundation, Resident Assistant, and a Student Ambassador. Alice is committed to developing creative thinking and helping Stetson students succeed. Besides her academic life, she enjoys traveling, learning new things, and hanging out with friends!
You can connect with Alice on LinkedIn.
Michaela Hawthorne
Career Peer and Office Assistant
Michaela is a senior majoring in communication and media studies. She is a transfer student from Simmons University, where she also worked as a Career Peer. Michaela is excited to help Stetson students succeed. She enjoys writing, reading, going to the beach, and spending time with friends.
You can connect with Michaela on LinkedIn.
Soleille Vertus
Career Peer
Soleille is a senior majoring in Philosophy with minors in Business Law and Community Service of Engagement. She is a Bonner Scholar, WISE Leader, and on the CSA e-board. Soleille enjoys traveling, experiencing new things, and challenging herself. Outside of studying and servicing the community, you can find Soleille planning her next trip or hanging out with her friends.
You can connect with Soleille on LinkedIn.
Candela Tourne
Career Peer
Candela is an international student from Uruguay majoring in Communication and Media Studies with minors in Music and Management. Besides her role as a Career Peer, she is also a Writing Tutor at the Writing Center, and an elected Senator for the Class of 2027 for the Student Government Association. Candela is committed to helping students succeed and finds joy and reward in seeing Stetson students achieve their aspirations. Candela enjoys singing, playing the piano, writing songs, reading, traveling, coffee, and spending time with family.
You can connect with Candela on LinkedIn.
Emma Smith
Office Assistant
Emma is a junior student in the School of Business majoring in accounting. She is currently a member on Stetson’s Business Ethics Case Competition team and is excited to further her campus involvement as an Office Assistant. Emma is dedicated to expanding the success of each student and gaining new experiences along the way.
You can connect with Emma on LinkedIn.