About Us & Staff Directory
The Florida A&M University Office of Human Resources is comprised of a team of knowledgeable, experienced professionals who provide a full range of services crucial to the building and supporting of the vibrant and diverse FAMU workforce.
Human Resources Staff Directory
Leadership Team
Terrisa Brown, Assistant Vice President
Human Resources
E: terrisa.brown@famu.edu
P: (850) 599-3611
Lakeisha Brooks, Sr. Associate Director
Payroll Administration and Time & Attendance Operations
E: lakeisha.brooks@famu.edu
P: (850) 599-3416
Shanna Barber, Sr. Associate Director
Organizational Development & Training
E: shanna.barber@famu.edu
P: (850) 561-2048
Shauna Robinson, Associate Director
Benefits, Retirement Records Management & Workforce Administration
E: shauna.robinson@famu.edu
P: (850) 561-2711
Dr. Mark Palazesi, OPS Employee Relations
E: mark.palezesi@famu.edu
P: (850) 599-3269
Administration
Makayla Webb, Coordinator, Administrative Service (Assistant to AVP, HR)
E: makayla1.webb@famu.edu
P: (850) 412-5565
Joyce Leggett, Administrative Assistant (Front Office)
E: joyce.leggett@famu.edu
P: (850) 599-3611
Recruitment, Employment, Classification & Compensation
Jessica Matson, Assistant Director, HR
E: jessica.matson@famu.edu
P: (850) 561-2238
Ada Dees, HR Generalist
E: ada.dees@famu.edu
P: (850) 412-5564
Workforce Administration
Territcita Norwood, Coordinator, HR
E: territcita.norwood@famu.edu
P: (850) 599-3252
Trinessia Avant, HR Generalist
E: trinessia.avant@famu.edu
P: (850) 599-3247
Eunice Smith, OPS HR Generalist
E: eunice.smith@famu.edu
P: (850) 599-3367
Benefits & Retirement
Angela Henry, HR Generalist
E: angela.henry@famu.edu
P: (850) 599-3373
Chelsea Williams, HR Generalist
E: chelsea.williams@famu.edu
P: (850) 599-8727
Payroll Administration and Time & Attendance Operations
Shayla Gurley, HR Generalist (Time and Attendance Operations)
E: shayla.gurley@famu.edu
P: (850) 412-5144
Fritznel Estimond, HR Generalist (Payroll)
E: fritznel.estimond@famu.edu
P: (850) 412-5567
Brandice Koonce, HR Generalist – FMLA & Workers’ Comp Administrator
E: brandice.koonce@famu.edu
P: (850) 599-3614
Employee Relations & Records Management
Kaynnysha Blake, HR Generalist (Records Management)
E: kasynnysha.blake@famu.edu
P: (850) 412-7050
Organizational Development & Training
Bridget Roberts, Coordinator, Education and Training
E: bridget.roberts@famu.edu
P: (850) 412-5145
Shakia Jackson, Coordinator, Education and Training
E: shakia.jackson@famu.edu
P: (850) 561-2873
E: tevin.ray@famu.edu
The Office of Human Resources maintains the official university organizational chart. For questions related to the official university organizational chart, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (850) 599-3611.
University Leadership Organizational Chart
Strategic Imperatives and Guiding Principles
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Our strategic imperatives cover:
- Operational effectiveness and efficiency
- Talent management -
As we carry out our strategy, we will hold ourselves accountable for our actions, words and deeds by embracing and adopting the following guiding principles for optimal individual and team performance:
- Communications- Ethical behavior
- Giving and receiving feedback
- Managing conflict
- Understanding our roles and responsibilities as team members
- Making decisions
- Problem-solving and process improvement
Values of Human Resources
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PERFORMANCE
Achieving the best results through ownership and successful completion of our work, on time and within budget, for the greater good of the team and the University. -
RESPECT
Showing kindness and regard for the dignity and contributions of others in a diplomatic, tempered and compassionate manner. -
SERVICE EXCELLENCE
Delivering services, systems and tools to all stakeholders with the highest level of professionalism, integrity, competency and honesty. -
TEAMWORK
Working together toward a common purpose and goal through collaboration and partnering with all stakeholders for the greater good of the team and the University.
Mission, Vision, & Values
I. Mission Statement:
To continually improve and sustain the University's ability to attract, develop and retain excellent and diverse talent in a compliant and inclusive environment
II. Vision Statement:
To become the undisputed high performing center of excellence for talent management, diversity, and stakeholder engagement
III. Core Values:
To become the undisputed high performing center of excellence for talent management, diversity, and stakeholder engagement
