My name is Marsha Jones-Rush. I am an Administrative Assistant for the university of Alabama School of Social Work Doctoral Program. I am originally from Meridian, Mississippi. I enjoy all things fun. A few of my hobbies include viewing all types of sports, reading, cooking, arts and crafts and various types of music Describe Starting…
Briefly introduce yourself and share a bit about your background. I’m Morgan Keel, and I am currently the Communications Specialist for University Recreation. I’m a proud alumni of the University of Alabama with a master’s in advertising and public relations. When I’m not working, I love teaching dance at a local studio in Tuscaloosa and spending time…
Briefly introduce yourself and share a bit about your background. I’m from Michigan and lived/worked there my entire life until 3 years ago when my youngest child Jacob decided to attend the University of Alabama! My wife and I retired from the State of Michigan and made the big move to Tuscaloosa. I “unretired” and…
Tell me a bit about yourself and your background. My name is Dr. Stephen Ritchie. I am an associate professor in the Chemical & Biological Engineering Department here at the University of Alabama. I joined UA in Fall 2001, and besides a sabbatical in industry from 2012-14, I have been here ever since. I teach…
Briefly introduce yourself and share a bit about your background.My name is Albena and I have just joined the University of Alabama’s College of Arts & Sciences as an Instructor at New College and New College LifeTrack. I am Eastern European, Bulgarian, to be precise, and I moved to the U.S. to pursue a PhD…
Briefly introduce yourself and share about your background. My name is Sue Givens and I’m an administrative assistant in the Department of Community Medicine and Population Health in CCHS. I like spending my time finding adventures with my husband and friends, sewing, crafting, and traveling. I love a good cruise, a good cheese, and a good nap.…
Briefly introduce yourself and share a bit about your background. I’m Leigh Ann Huguley and I’ve been with UA in Construction Contracts & Compliance since 2010. I don’t enjoy working out and I don’t have the self-discipline for routine exercise. I need an activity to get moving but I also want to be productive with…
Briefly introduce yourself and share a bit about your background. I’m Will, I’m a UA alumni, and I’m a computer scientist for The University of Alabama. I used to be overweight. Describe the starting point of your journey and the factors that led to this decision. I started my journey on accident when I had…
Briefly introduce yourself and share a bit about your background. My name is Lori Greene, and I have been at UA for 17 years. I am a Senior Instructor in the Department of Human Nutrition, Hospitality, and Sport Management. I have also been a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for almost 25 years. Describe the starting point…
Briefly introduce yourself and share a bit about your background. My name is Stephen Compston, and I am an instructor in the Department of Human Nutrition, Hospitality, and Sport Management. I have been in this role for the past 2 ½ years. In addition, I have been a Registered Dietitian for 15 years and hold…
Briefly introduce yourself and share a bit about your background. My name is Rob Alley. I am a musician, improvisor, and educator. (I play the trumpet.) I’ve been playing music for over 40 years now. Through the course of recovering from some traumatic events, I fell in love with improvisation and mindfulness practice and started…
Briefly introduce yourself and share a bit about your background. My name is Craig Waite. I am a Regional Admissions Advisor for The University of Alabama. I live in Michigan with my wife and three kids. I’ve worked for UA for the last ten years covering Michigan, Minnesota, and Northwest Ohio. Describe the starting point…
Briefly introduce yourself and share a bit about your background. My name is Clay Davis, and I’ve been working at UA for over 20 years. My wife and I love playing and walking with our dogs. They keep us on a schedule and keep us moving. Describe the starting point of your journey and the…
Briefly introduce yourself and share a bit about your background. Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Mr. Dennis Harris, and I am one of the dedicated Program Managers at The University of Alabama ACCESS Virtual Learning Support Center. With over 25 years of experience in the educational field, I have had the privilege…
Briefly introduce yourself and share a bit about your background. I am married with 3 adult children and one 18 month old grandson. I’ve been with the UA Payroll Department in Human Resources for 6 years. What were some challenges or obstacles you encountered during your wellness journey? I finally came to the conclusion that…
Provide a brief introduction about yourself.Hey! My name is Carina Larbig, and I am the Events Coordinator for the College of Education. I am from Frankfurt, Germany, and moved to the States with my husband in 2022. I have been working for UA since May. Outside of work, I spend most of my time playing…
Introduce yourself and share a bit about your background.Scooter Brown is a Motorist Assistant Technician. He helps drivers with things like inflating tires, giving gas, or other roadside help. His job keeps him moving, which is important to him because he cares about staying healthy. Describe the starting point of your journey and the factors…
Briefly introduce yourself and share a bit about your background. I am the Director for First Year Experience at The University of Alabama where my career focuses on transition programming for first-year college students through leadership development, community building, and discovering passion areas. I have worked for FYE for the past 8 years in various…
Briefly introduce yourself and share a bit about your background. Dr. Rohan Sood is an Associate Professor of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics in the College of Engineering. He leads the Astrodynamics and Space Research Laboratory at the University of Alabama. He was born in the Himalayas and continues to pursue his dream of space exploration and…
Briefly introduce yourself and share a bit about your background. My name is Taylor Zingg and I’m an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Science, and work as the Co-Lead of Internal Communications with the non-profit organization, Moms Demand Action Alabama. In fall of 2022, I graduated with my doctorate in Health Promotion from…
