Cori Pinkett is in her first year as an Assistant Director of Student Services, having been hired in August 2012. She was promoted to this position after spending the last year in a half working as a graduate assistant in the Student Services office.
In her current role, Cori provides assistance in the holistic development of UCF's student-athletes. The office of Student Services fosters the cultivation of skills that prepare the student-athletes for the ultimate competitive challenge-LIFE. Cori specifically develops, organizes and facilitates programming for student-athletes in the areas of Personal Development, Leadership Development, and Career Preparation.
Prior to working in UCF Athletics, Cori worked with the Department of Marketing at UCF as the Internship Program Coordinator. In this role, Cori was responsible for helping undergraduate marketing students obtain for-credit internships and job opportunities.
Cori is a graduate of the University of Georgia where she earned bachelor's degrees in Marketing and Sport Business Management. She is also a graduate of the University of Central Florida's DeVos Sports Business Management Program where she earned a dual Master's degree in Sport Business Management and Business Administration.
Cori is originally from Atlanta and currently resides in Orlando. She enjoys basketball, music, baking, and board games.