Reza Taghiof - Working Toward a Florida Health Administration MA

Reza Taghiof is a Tampa professional who is working to complete a health administration graduate degree at the University of South Florida. He aims to exert positive change in the health administration sphere and ensure patients receive the highest quality care possible. Having graduated high school with high honors, Reza Taghiof also holds a BA in health administration earned at Polk State College.

Mr. Taghiof has held environmental specialist roles with the Florida Department of Health since 2025. His current position focuses on conducting inspections spanning multiple Hillsborough County public facilities. His aim is one of ensuring compliance with regulations while proactively addressing public complaints. Mr. Taghiof trains incoming staff and communicates closely with inspectors on progress toward meeting quotas. He focused on inspections and follow-up reinspection of public spas, swimming pools, and interactive water features.

A registered pharmacy technician, Reza Taghiof has experience as a Walgreens team leader and maintains departments, while managing inventory, coordinating with vendors, and addressing insurance-related pharmacy issues. A sports enthusiast, he particularly enjoys basketball and football.