Meet Our Team
The Team
Toni Ripo
Coordinator of The Center for Career & Professional Development
aripo@usf.edu / 941-359-4703
Strengths: Relator, Harmony, Connectedness, Responsibility, Ideation
Personality: On a good day ISTJ, but mostly ISFP
Super Power: Discovery Activator; Career Teleporter
Biggest secret: Don’t put her on the dance floor!
About Us
Vision
We strive to empower USF Bulls to discover and develop talents as they navigate through
their academic, professional, and lifelong career journey.
Mission
The Center for Career & Professional Development at USF is the catalyst for excellence
and innovation in career readiness and industry engagement. Our team inspires USF
Bulls to take an active role in their career development by leveraging engaging programs,
meaningful experiences, and comprehensive services, which are provided in partnership
with employers, faculty, staff, and the global community. We support the university’s
mission of delivering a world-class educational experience to promote the success
of our talented and diverse USF Bulls.
Values
COMMUNITY : We create safe, equitable, and inclusive environments.
EXCELLENCE : We lead by providing innovative and high-quality programs, services, and resources.
INTEGRITY : We practice and promote honesty, responsibility, and accountability.
SERVICE : We empower our stakeholders with impartial information and opportunities.
WELL-BEING: We embrace a holistic approach to health for ourselves and those we serve.