Overview
The WellBAMA Ambassador team is comprised of University of Alabama faculty and staff members who exemplifies the concept of wellness in their college or division and assist the Wellness and Work-Life office in promoting WellBAMA health and wellness programs. Each ambassador works individually within their college or division to promote and communicate health and wellness programs, education, and opportunities for faculty and staff, and to provide program feedback and evaluation. By being actively engaged in this process, Ambassadors can have a direct impact on the types of programs presented to faculty and staff at The University of Alabama.
Ambassador Expectations
- Actively participate in wellness activities and assist in the coordination of these activities in your area.
- Support a team environment, encourage employee involvement and strive for continued improvement of your health, and the health of your colleagues.
- Serve as a resource to identify opportunities to enhance the health within your college, school, division and department.
- Distribute promotion information within your area (including newsletters, email communications, program brochures and posters).
- Provide feedback to enhance wellness activities and make recommendations on ways to develop health initiatives in your specific area.
As an Ambassador, you will:
- Play a key role in promoting health and wellness initiatives within your college or division
- Have a direct impact on the types of wellness activities offered to faculty and staff.
- Enhance your leadership and communicaiton skills through active engagement and collaboration with other ambassadors and our campus community.
- Connect with like-minded colleagues who are passionate about wellness.
- Gain a deeper understanding of wellness practices and integrate them into your own workplace and life.
- Be recognized as a wellness leader within the Univesity of Alabama community.
Ambassador Requirements
- Time commitment of two-year term and approximately two hours per month
- Attend two WellBAMA Ambassador meetings per year – a luncheon in January and August
- Supervisor approval must be obtained for each applicant
Application Process
WellBAMA Ambassadors serve a two-year term that will begin in August 2025. The Ambassador applications are accepted for the next cohort from May-June 2025.
Abby Horton
Capstone College of Nursing
Aimee McKnight
Human Enviromental Services and Communication and Information Sciences
Amber Harbin
College of Engineering
Amelia Delos Reyes
Student Health Center and Pharmacy
Amy Lacquement
Capstone Village
Andrea Castellanos
University Medical Center
Angela Lewis
Strategic Communications
Anna McJenkin
Division of Student Life
Caleb Hill
Environmental Health and Safety
Carina Larbig
College of Education
Cathy Elliott
College of Arts and Sciences
Christina Coachman
College of Arts and Science (Mathematics)
Dalila John
School of Social Work
Dawn Sandel
Moody Music
Delana Harbison
Student Care and Well-Being
Elizabeth Sherrill
Greek Housing
Emily Davis
College of Community Health Sciences
Emma Trull
Athletics (Human Resources)
Gennie Shelby
College of Arts and Science (History)
Grace Lee
Law School
Haley Lavender
Athletics (Tide Pride)
Heather Walling
College of Arts and Sciences
Isabella McVeagh
Health Science
Jake Peterson
Community Affairs
Jacqueline Houzer
Finance and Operations (Supply Store)
James Hardin
College of Education
Jennifer Henry
College of Business
John Burkhardt
Psychiatry/Behavioral Medicine
Julia Blackstone
Finance and Operations (Campus Mail)
Justin Goins
Human Environmental Sciences
Kathleen Morris
College of Engineering
Ketina Tutton
Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education
Kimberly McWhirt
Psychology
Kunwal Scott
College of Nursing
Lesley Price
Health Promotion and Wellness
Lindsey Summers
University Recreation
Lori Hill
Business Services
Maddy Paulson
College of Business
Margaret Bates
University Libraries
Marisa Booth
Enterprise Operations
Nate Owens
Capstone Center for Student Success
Nick Frenz
Transportation Services
Qin Wang
Culverhouse College of Business
Roy Meeks
Title IV-E Program
Sadaris Williams
Center for Service and Leadership
Scot Kirby
Housing and Residential Communities
Shannon Welch
Camellia Center
Sherri Sellers
Student Engagement
Taylor Patronas
University Programs
Tom Norton
Campus Mail
Tracy Barton
UA Online Marketing & Recruitment
Trey Dickey
UA First
Will Kirby
Student Involvement
William Martin
Theatre and Dance
Yanine Franklin
Office of Disability Services