Regional Vice Chancellor, External Affairs

Helen Levine, PhD

Helen Levine leads the university’s communications, community engagement and public affairs. With more than 10 years experience leading comprehensive public and external affairs offices, Levine also has a portfolio of extensive public affairs work with the City of St. Petersburg Mayor’s Office and the Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners. Most recently Levine served as USF Policy and Communications Advisor for USF President Judy Genshaft. Levine will direct USF St. Petersburg’s external affairs program and work with critical constituent groups.

Levine earned a Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Science in Higher Education and the PhD in Foundations of Education from Florida State University.