Meet the Staff
Finance
Tricia J. Lewis (Tampa campus)
Title: Manager, Fiscal and Business Administration
Email: tricialewis@usf.edu
Tricia J. Lewis recently joined the Department of Graduate Studies as Manager of Fiscal and Business Administration. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Lee University and an MBA from Roosevelt University. With more than 12 plus years of experience in budget management, Tricia has held a variety of financial, grants and budgeting roles across multiple industries, including the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
During her tenure with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Tricia was recognized for her outstanding contributions, earning both Finance Department Employee of the Month and Finance Department Employee of the Year honors. She is excited to join USF and looks forward to making a positive impact by supporting the university's mission and fostering operational excellence.
Outside of work, Tricia is an avid gardener who specializes in cultivating exotic fruit trees. She also enjoys spending time in nature and exploring the outdoors.
Javier Rodriguez (Tampa campus)
Title: Fiscal & Business Analyst
Phone: (813) 974-9328
Email: jrodriguez@usf.edu
Assistant to Elizabeth Fernandez, Javier Rodriguez is responsible for the reconciliation of PCards and various departmental accounts. He is also in charge of Fellowship Tuition Waivers and ensures that day to day business operations are processed and completed per university guidelines. Javier has completed two years of accounting towards a B.A. degree.