Our Wellness and Work-Life Team

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Our Team

Carolyn MacVicar

Manager

Carolyn is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a B.S. degree in Nutrition/Dietetics and brings over two decades of experience in promoting holistic health and well-being.  She has been an integral part of the University community for the past 15 years. In her current role as Manager for the past 5 years, Carolyn has spearheaded initiatives aimed at fostering a supportive work environment that prioritizes employee well-being. Through innovative programs and collaborative efforts, she has successfully implemented strategies to enhance work-life balance, while fostering a culture of health and vitality that resonates throughout the University.

Miranda McKee

Program Coordinator

Miranda joined the Wellness and Work-Life team in July 2021. She graduated from The University of Alabama in 2016 with a B.S. in Food and Nutrition. She has experience as a dietary manager and project coordinator in the healthcare setting. Being in these positions has further grown her passion to promote health and wellness in the community. Being a wife and busy mom of two young boys, she can relate to the struggle of finding the perfect life balance. When outside of the office, Miranda likes spending time with family and watching her sons play baseball.

Sierra Morris

Program Coordinator

Sierra is the newest member of the Wellness and Work-Life team, joining us in June 2023. She graduated from the University of Tennessee with an M.S. in Sport and Performance Psychology, holds a certification in corporate wellness, and has a background in resilience training with military soldiers and athletes. Being new to Tuscaloosa, she is excited to further develop the focus on holistic wellness for faculty, staff, and the community. As a former semi-professional rugby player, Sierra loves challenging her physical and mental limits. She is now a half and full marathon runner, avid scuba diver, healthy baker, world traveler, and dog mom.

Abby Horton

WellBAMA Nurse Educator

Abby currently teaches full-time at Capstone College of Nursing and has been on faculty since 2014 and has 10 years of nursing experience.  She enjoys sharing her knowledge of health and wellness with the UA Community.  She is a Certified Holistic Health and Life Coach, who is passionate about helping others reach their potential and achieve their wellness goals. Her focus is to teach and encourage the mastery of habit change.