Overview
WellBAMA Ambassadors are UA staff and faculty volunteers who help to create a culture of health within their work areas. Ambassadors promote wellness programs and act as a liaison between their college, school, division or department and Wellness and Work-Life. As a representative of the entire University community, Ambassadors provide feedback, thoughts, and ideas to enhance the current and future wellness programs.
Purpose
To improve and sustain the health and well-being of our fellow co-workers through a supportive environment.
- Identifying leaders within each University department to further support UA health and wellness initiatives.
- Recognizing and honoring the efforts of individuals and departments in promoting a healthy and positive workplace.
How to Become an Ambassador
WellBAMA Ambassadors serve a two-year term, and the next term begins in August 2025.
The Ambassador applications are accepted for the next cohort from May-June 2025. All applications will be reviewed for eligibility. Supervisor approval must be obtained for each applicant.
Ambassador Obligations
- You will actively participate in wellness programs and assist in coordination of programs delivered to 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 programs and make recommendations on way to develop health initiatives in your specific area.
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
Aimee McKnight
Housing and Residential Communities![Aimee McKnight](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/150824_BH_017_McKnight_Aimee-e1720474879117.jpg)
Alvin Niuh
Human Nutrition & Hospitality Management![Alvin Niuh](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/alvin-niuh-e1721834603523.jpg)
Amy Hagedorn
Office of Disability Services![Amy Hagedorn](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1907006_BH_035_Amy_Hagedorn-e1720474903915.jpg)
Andrea Castellanos
University Medical Center![Andrea Castellanos](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2210026_BH_119_Andrea_Castellanos-e1720474926797.jpg)
Andrew Baumhauer
OIT – Academic Affairs![Andrew Baumhower](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/andrew-baumhower-e1720474970496.jpg)
Angela Lewis
Strategic Communications![](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Angela_Lewis-e1721165998685.jpeg)
Anna McJenkin
Division of Student Life![Anna McJenkin](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Anna-McJenkin-002.jpg)
Anneliese Bolland
Communication Studies![](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Anneliese_Bolland-300x300-1.png)
Bingqing Lu
Human Resources![](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Lu-picture-300x300-1.jpg)
Brittany Wilemon
Veteran and Military Affairs![](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Brittany-Wilemon-Photo-163x300-1-e1721166194388.jpg)
Caleb Hill
Environmental Health and Safety![](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1902038_BH_028_Caleb_Hill-e1720474694617.jpg)
Carmen Knight
Logistics Support![Big AL](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Big-AL-200x300-1-e1721229107686.jpg)
Carrie Turner
Social Work![Carrie Turner](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1608069_JH_028_Carrie_Turner-e1720474769184.jpg)
Colleen Geary
Kinesiology![Big AL](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Big-AL-200x300-1-e1721229107686.jpg)
Dawn Sandel
Moody Music![Dawn Sandel](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1709063_BH_173_Dawn_Sandel-e1720474742301.jpg)
Dee Cook
Community Affairs![](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2207004_BH_132_Dee_Cook-e1720474388845.jpg)
Demtrius T. Barksdale
College of Business![](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2012025_BH_077_Demitrius_Barksdale-e1720474408514.jpg)
Dre Vaden
Capstone Center for Student Success![Dre Vaden](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2110020_BH_099_Dre_Vaden-e1720474640980.jpg)
Elaine Walker
University Libraries![Elaine Walker](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2207013_BH_025_Elaine_Walker-e1720474663488.jpg)
Elester Smiley
Finance and Operations![](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2307006_BH_109_Elester_Smiley-e1720474323184.jpg)
Emily Wilburn
University Libraries![](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2209016_BH_162_Emily_Wilburn-e1720474262480.jpg)
Emma Trull
Athletics![](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2305024_BH_005_Emma_Trull-e1721834378692.jpg)
Gary Vaden
College of Business![](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2307018_BH_093_Gary_Wayne_Vaden-e1720474281846.jpg)
Ginger Sanford
Communication and Information Sciences![](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1910032_MW_ginger_sanford_015_copy-e1720474305552.jpg)
Grace Lee
University Libraries![](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SOW_Grace-Lee-225x300-1-e1721166491672.jpg)
James Hardin
College of Education![James Hardin](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1008106_BH_12x_Hardin_James-e1721166451240.jpg)
Jamie Crawford
Alabama Life Research Institute![](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2305003_BH_074_Jamie_Crawford-e1720457556408.jpg)
Jennifer Henry
College of Business![](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/FS-Headshots-day-2-48-200x300-1.jpg)
Jodie Mize
Student Account Services![](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2306021_BH_138_Jodie_Mize-e1721166845966.jpg)
John Burkhardt
Psychiatry/Behavioral Medicine![John Burkhardt](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/John-Burkhardt-200x300-1-e1721166716560.jpg)
John Gilmer
Student Center![](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2406014_BH_100_John_Gilmer-e1720457998211.jpg)
Kathleen Brunot
Compliance and Grants![Kathy Bruno](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1708038_BH_048_Kathleen_Brunot-e1720458052767.jpg)
Kathleen Morris
College of Engineering![Kathleen Morris](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2308005_BH_181_Kathleen_Morris-e1720466280700.jpg)
Kay Norred
DMC/WVUA 23![Kay Norred](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Kay-Norred-SOW-300x238-1-e1720466659206.jpg)
Kim Spencer
Printing Services![](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1702045_BH_034_Kim_Spencer-e1720466554386.jpg)
Kimberly Sennett
Capstone International![Kim Sennett](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/kim-gilbert_orig-300x300-1.jpg)
Kunwal Scott
College of Nursing![Kay Scott](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/kay-scott-225x300-1-e1720468286765.jpeg)
Lakeisha Martin
Finance and Operations![Big AL](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Big-AL-200x300-1-e1721229107686.jpg)
Lisa Tyner
College of Nursing![](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/lisa-tyner-DSC_4434web-225x300-1-e1720468181449.jpg)
Lori Greene
Human Nutrition and Hospitality![Lori Greene](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/080805_BH_Greene_Lori_001-e1721229140237.jpg)
Lynn Johnson
Capstone Village![Lynn Johnson](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2204005_BH_042_Lynn_Johnson-e1720468953303.jpg)
Mary Williams
University Medical Center![](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2209029_BH_014_Mary_Williams-e1720469252764.jpg)
McKenzie Parham
Student Financial Aid![McKenzie Parham](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2312005_BH_024_McKenzie_Parham-e1720469264631.jpg)
Megan Welborn
UA Online![Megan Welborn](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2111028_BH_013_Megan_Welborn-e1720469468951.jpg)
Nicole Hughes
Law School![Nicole Hughes](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/353_HS_LAW_UA_2022-1-200x300-1-e1720469432795.jpg)
Paige Barranco
UREC![Paige Barranco](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2206006_BH_118_Paige_Barranco-e1720473110912.jpg)
Roy Meeks
Title IV-E Program![Roy Meeks](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Roy-Meeks-e1588708224733-242x300-1-e1721229315797.jpg)
Sara Kaylor
College of Nursing![](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/sara-kaylor-ActCard-2018-240x300-1-e1721229270751.jpg)
Scooter Brown
Transportation Services![Scooter Brown](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Scooter-picture-223x300-1-e1721834544957.jpg)
Scot Kirby
Housing and Residential Communities![](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2208024_BH_004_Scot_Kirby-1-e1720473385774.jpg)
Sonia Cummins
Law School![](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Cummins-Sonia-e1720473909269.jpg)
Sree Patiballa
Mechanical Engineering![](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2202017_BH_181_Sree_Kalyan_Patiballa-e1720473965601.jpg)
Susan Skelton
Office of Information Technology![Big AL](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Big-AL-200x300-1-e1721229107686.jpg)
Tracy Barton
UA Online Marketing & Recruitment![Tracy Barton](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2111001_BH_087_Tracy_Barton-e1720474078231.jpg)
William Martin
Theatre and Dance![William Martin](http://wellness.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1709003_JH_031_William_Martin-e1720474608765.jpg)