Dr. Adrienne P. Stephenson
Associate Dean, The Graduate School
Director, Office of Graduate Fellowships and Awards (OGFA)
University Liaison, McKnight Doctoral Fellowship Program
apstephenson@fsu.edu
Adrienne P. Stephenson serves as an Associate Dean in The Graduate School, Director of the Office of Graduate Fellowships and Awards, and the University Liaison for the McKnight Doctoral Fellowship Program. She provides ongoing professional development and early career preparedness for graduate students through fellowship advising. She plays a critical role in advocating for the overall success of all students. Dr. Stephenson is passionate about mentoring, coaching and challenging the next generation of leaders.
She was awarded the Partner with a Purpose Award from the Division of Student Affairs in 2019 for her work with departments and offices across campus. In 2018, she was awarded the Excellence in Teaching and Undergraduate Advising Award for her mentoring support of undergraduate students. In 2016 and 2018, she was awarded the William R. Jones Mentor Award and Dr. Tribble Award by the Florida Education Fund for her service to and mentorship of Black and LatinX doctoral students at Florida State University.
Prior to her current appointment, Dr. Stephenson served as STEM Center Director at Tallahassee Community College (TCC) where she managed the NSF FAMU-TCC Bridges to the Baccalaureate in the Biomedical Sciences, Florida Georgia Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (FGLSAMP) and NSF STEM Star Scholars Programs. She also served as a Science Specialist/STEM Coordinator at the Florida Department of Education for several years in the Bureau of Curriculum and Instruction and the Bureau of School Improvement.
She received her B.A. in Chemistry from Lincoln University in Pennsylvania and a MS and PhD in Pharmacology and Toxicology from Florida A&M University.
Dr. Keith D. McCall
Assistant Director, Office of Graduate Fellowships and Awards (OGFA)
kmccall2@fsu.edu
Keith D. McCall serves as the assistant director for the Office of Graduate Fellowships and Awards, providing professional development and external fellowship application support for FSU graduate students. In addition to mentoring graduate students and providing feedback on all stages of fellowship applications, Dr. McCall assists OGFA’s outreach, engagement, and administrative capacities. Dr. McCall is the lead Fulbright Program Advisor for FSU graduate students.
Prior to joining the Office of Graduate Fellowships and Awards, Dr. McCall served as Public Humanities Postdoctoral Fellow at Rice University’s Humanities Research Center, where his research focused on the history of climate change in the Houston region. Before that, Dr. McCall taught history and public history courses and was book review editor at the Journal of Southern History. Dr. McCall earned a B.A. from the University of Florida, an M.A. in history from the University of Mississippi and a Ph.D. in history from Rice University.
Ericia Saunders
Graduate Assistant, Office of Graduate Fellowships and Awards (OGFA)
es23u@fsu.edu
Ericia Saunders is a first-year master’s student in the Higher Education program at FSU. She has previously worked at Tallahassee State College, where she assisted students with academic advising and career planning, and at Florida State University Human Resources. Ericia’s passion for student success and development prompted her to pursue graduate studies in Higher Education. In her role as a Graduate Assistant, she aspires to aid in the professional development of graduate students, as well as provide guidance and support to them through the Office of Graduate Fellowships and Awards.
Ericia previously received a B.S. in Anthropology from University of Central Arkansas and an M.S. in Human Resource Management from SUNY Stony Brook.
Maria Zareen
Graduate Assistant, Office of Graduate Fellowships and Awards (OGFA)
mz21k@fsu.edu
Maria Zareen is currently a second-year MS/EdS candidate in Career Counseling at Florida State University, scheduled to graduate in December 2024. With a strong commitment to supporting student and employee career development, Maria integrates her expertise in International Organization and Management to enhance professional growth strategies. Her research focuses on exploring the impact of emotional states on decision-making processes.
Maria has contributed significantly through her roles in the Career Center and with the Continuous Improvement and Training Department at Florida State University (FSU). She has actively collaborated with FSU HR, Student Services, and Career Development initiatives to empower both students and working individuals in achieving their career aspirations. Maria is eager to leverage her experience and skills to foster meaningful career outcomes.