
Meet Mauren Piucco, MBA, LLM
Director of Finance
Mailing Address
FLG 200
P.O. Box 118210
Gainesville, FL 32611-8210
Education
- MBA, Master of Business Administration; Saint Leo University
- LLM, Master of Laws in Comparative Law; University of Florida
- LLB, Bachelor of Laws – Universidade Luterana do Brasil
Bio
Mauren Piucco is a finance and administration leader with over 20 years of experience spanning higher education, healthcare, non-profits, and private industry. He currently serves as Director of Finance at the University of Florida’s College of Health and Human Performance, where he oversees strategic budgeting, financial reporting, and resource allocation to ensure fiscal responsibility and operational excellence.
Previously, Mauren served as Assistant Director at the UF Diabetes Institute, where he directed administrative operations, HR, and supported a research community of more than 300 members across 27 departments. His leadership contributed to a 48% increase in indirect cost recovery and a significant expansion in donor engagement and external fundraising.
With expertise in strategic planning, compliance, business administration, and organizational leadership, Mauren has a proven track record of building systems, processes, and teams that drive growth and sustainability. His diverse background also includes senior roles in global health, orthopedic manufacturing, and hospitality management, where he consistently delivered results in financial performance, HR development, and operational improvements.
He is fluent in English and Portuguese, with additional proficiency in Spanish and Italian.