Loissa Lespinace
Student Union Box Office Coordinator
Loissa Lespinace joined the Florida Atlantic University Student Union Box Office team as the Director of Ticket Operations in March 2019. Loissa switched over to the Student Union where she oversees all ticket operations for the Student Union Box Office, Barry Kaye Auditorium, and the many Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts' and Letters events.
Prior to this department, Lespinace served as the Senior Secretary for the FAU Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. There she oversaw all ticketing and administrative operations for the hundreds of lectures and concerts held in the Institute and Friedberg Auditorium. During her time at Lifelong Learning, she was a part of a department transition from the Lifelong Learning Society to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Before working with OLLI, Lespinace worked at the FAU Bookstore in sales and customer service.
Originally from New York, Loissa received her Bachelor's degree from our very own Florida Atlantic University and in her free time she enjoys cooking, spending time with her new kitten and listening to Soca music.
Stephanie Gurgel
Ticket Operations Assistant
Stephanie Gurgel joined the FAU Box Office team in May 2019. Born in Hollywood, Florida, Stephanie moved to Boca Raton to attend A.D. Henderson University School and has lived here for the past 20 years. She graduated from Lynn University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Computer Animation with a major in Game Art, and hopes to one day start her own business. She has a passion for animals and enjoys volunteering with exotic pets, playing video games, and travelling. Stephanie’s parents hailed from São Paulo, Brazil and she is fluent in Brazilian Portuguese.
Victoria Taglione
Ticket Operations Representative
Victoria Taglione is currently a Junior degree-seeking transfer student at Florida Atlantic University, majoring in Communication Studies. She joined FAU’s Box Office team in July 2019. Born in upstate New York and coming from Vero Beach, Florida, Victoria hopes to one day work in the music business in Event Production & Management. In her free time, she loves to listen to music, attend South Florida concerts and study at FAU’s Breezeway Starbucks location.
Kayla Taylor
Ticket Operations Representative
Kayla Taylor officially joined our team in June of 2019. She is currently a Senior at Florida Atlantic University majoring in Neuroscience and Behavior. After graduation, she intends on going to medical school to become a Hematologist Oncologist, where she will learn how to diagnose, treat, and prevent cancer and varies blood diseases. Her pastimes include attending work out classes, cooking, and baking.
Arianna Aquino
Ticket Operations Representative
Arianna Aquino is currently finishing her second year at Florida Atlantic University. She plans on graduating with a major in English in order to write novels for youth, as well as, share the stories of those close to her. Currently, she is a first-degree black belt in taekwondo and plans on earning her second degree within the next two years. Arianna attended high school in Pennsylvania and now lives in Delray Beach. She enjoys spending her free time reading, watching movies and helping her grandpa with errands.
Daniella Dragone
Ticket Operations Representative
Daniella Dragone is a sophomore at Florida Atlantic University who officially joined our team in October of 2018. Currently, she is pursuing a degree in Communications and Broadcast Journalism. Born in New Jersey, she moved to Miami, FL in 2010. She hopes to graduate and move on to a masters program at the University of Miami with hopes of working in production for radio or television. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, binge watching shows, and attending concerts and festivals.
Charliz Johnson
Ticket Operations Representative
Charliz Johnson is a current Senior at Florida Atlantic University who joined our team in June of 2019. Born in New York, she moved to South Florida in 2010. Currently, she is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience and Behavior with a minor in Sociology. After graduating, she aspires to continue her education and fulfill her dream of becoming a physician. In her free time, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends.