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.

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Staff Directory

Leadership Team

Terrisa Brown, Interim 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

Walter Leslie, Executive Assistant

E: walter.leslie@famu.edu
P: (850) 599-3409

Joyce Leggett, Administrative Assistant (Front Office)
E: joyce.leggett@famu.edu
P: (850) 599-3611

Recruitment, Employment, Classification & Compensation

Jessica Matson, Coordinator, HR
E: jessica.matson@famu.edu
P: (850) 561-2238

Makayla Webb, HR Generalist
E: makayla1.webb@famu.edu
P: (850) 412-5565

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

Tevin Ray. OPS - Special Projects Coordinator
E: tevin.ray@famu.edu

Organizational Chart

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

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

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