UAB Green & Told is a biweekly podcast that shares the stories from members of the UAB community. Through Green & Told, the UAB Office of Alumni Affairs will sit down with alumni, faculty, students and others. Hosted and produced by Greg Berry, Assistant Director of Communications and Governmental R…
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Miracle ReeseBSN, School of Nursing, 2008MSN, School of Nursing, 2017More InformationTaste Drink Well - websiteShoutout Atlanta - Meet MIRACLE REESE | Nursepreneur & Founder of Taste Drink WellBlackNews.com - Black Nurse Launches Line of Natural Tea Blends, Handcrafted With Wellness in Mind
Ryan SchwoebelMS, College of Arts and Sciences, 2004Investigator, BlueCross/BlueShield of AlabamaAdjunct Instructor, UABMore InformationLinkedInFraud in government: A simulated investigation of a real-world case (manuscript)ABC 33/40 - Birmingham woman denied bonus at work to plead guilty for embezzling over $200,000WBRC - Do's and don'ts of using public Wi-FiInfraGard - February IBMA Chapter Meeting: China's Counterintelligence Threat to Corporate America
Caroline BakerBSN, School of Nursing - 2011MSN, School of Nursing - 2020Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, UABMore InformationThe 30 Day Mental Health Reset Workbook - AmazonThe Mental Health Detox w/ Caroline - websiteThe Mental health Detox - YouTubeUAB National Alumni Society - The Power of Goal Planning: A Step-by-Step Process to Making it Happen
Dr. Benjamin HippenMD Fellowship, Heersink School of Medicine, 2004Global Head of Clinical Affairs/CMO for Care Delivery, Fresenius Medical CareMore InformationFresenius Medical Care - Dr. Hippen on the Finalization of the Improving Organ Transplant Access (IOTA) RuleFresenius Medical Care - Dr. Hippen on the Improving Organ Transplant Access RuleFresenius Medical Care - Obesity Trends, Anti-Obesity Drugs, and the Future of CKD Care
Lt. Bekah SutterMPH, School of Public Health - 2022CERT, School of Public Health - 2022Epidemic Intelligence Services Officer, Centers for Disease Control and PreventionLieutenant Nurse/Epidemiologist, US Public Health ServiceMore InfoCDC - Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)CDC - West Nile Virus and Other Nationally Notifiable Arboviral DiseasesCDC - About the Epidemic Intelligence ServiceUS Department of Health and Human Services
Luke HarlanBA - College of Arts and Sciences, 2008Creative Producer/DirectorMore InformationPersonal website - luke-harlan.comIMBD - Luke HarlanLinkedIn
Eric HardyBS, Collat School of Business - 1998Healthcare Executive, Independent Consultant
Renee DavisBS, School of Engineering - 1995Broadway ProducerCarl PeoplesBroadway ProducerMore InformationCentral Alabama TheaterBham Now - Several Birmingham Producers are up for Tony AwardsStereophonicBroadway World - Carl PeoplesOver the Mountain Journal - A California Dream: Centra Alabama Theater Founder Wants to Inspire Young Actors
Archie BlackmonBS, Collat School of Business - 2006Network Communications Analyst, Motion IndustriesChristina BlackmonBA, College of Arts and Sciences - 2007MPA, College of Arts and Sciences - 2017Assistant Director of Systems and Operations, UABMore Infowww.linkedin.com/in/christina-blackmon-mpalinkedin.com/in/archie-blackmon-20a300143
The opinions and statements expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Navy or the Department of Defense.Micah Kinney, O.D., Ph.D.OD, School of Optometry, 2010PHD, School of Optometry, 2016Aerospace Optometrist, U.S. NavyMore InformationUAB School of Optometry - Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Micah KinneyNavy Medicine - Commander Micah J. Kinney, MSC, USN Executive OfficerUS Navy Research - Aerospace Optometry with LCDR Micah KinneyNavy Medicine - NAMRU EURAFCENT XO Named 2024 Navy Optometrist of the Year
Dr. Tony JonesMD, Heersink School of Medicine, 1986RetiredMore InformationUAB Scholars - Tony JonesHeersink School of Medicine News - Meet medicine leadership in 2022, a series: Get to know Tony Jones, M.D.AMGA - bioHeersink School of Medicine News - Jones named Chief Physician Executive
Dr. Courtney WorleyMPH, School of Public Health, 2007VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Staff PsychologistMore InformationCourtney Worley, PhD, ABPP, DBSM, MPH - personal websiteCourtney And a Canvas
Keith CockrellBA, College of Arts and Sciences, 1977Musician & ComposerMore InformationPersonal Website - keithcockrell.com
Dr. Ginger CampbellMSE, School of Engineering, 1980MD, Heersink School of Medicine, 1984Fellowship, Heersink School of Medicine, 2015Palliative Medicine Consultant, Totara HospicePodcasterMore InformationPersonal Website - virginiacampbellmd.comPodcast Hall of FameBrain Science podcastBooks and Ideas podcastGraying Rainbows podcast
Bonnie Blue EdwardsBS, Collat School of Business, 2009Freelance Producer, AuthorMore InformationPersonal Website - bonnieblueedwards.comWalnut Street Publishing - Stressed Out & ScatterbrainedAmazon - Stressed Out & ScatterbrainedInsgatram - bonnieblue952
Kathleen StaffordBA, College of Arts and Sciences, 1973ArtistMore InformationKathleen Stafford - personal websiteDeja Vu - link to The Washington Post articleKathleen Stafford - Shop ArtADST - Fake Eyeglasses and an Elaborate RuseU.S. Department of State - Art in EmbassiesNational Museum of American Diplomacy - Rescue of American Diplomats from Iran: "Argo" and the Canadian SixThe Washington Post - Artist reflects on Tehran hostage crisisVoyage Austin - Life & Work with Kathleen Stafford of Oak Hill and Mid TownAustin American-Statesman - The ambassador and the artist: How real life Austin 'Argo' couple cultivated life abroad
Jimmy PhamBS, Collat School of Business - 2021MS, School of Health Professions - 2023Student, UABMore InformationUAB Reporter - From punches to pitches, Pham looks for maximum impactNNPA - UAB's Jimmy Pham: From mixed martial arts to marketingUAB National Alumni Society - 2019 Mr. & Ms. UAB Top 10 AnnouncedBham Now - Find out what these students have to say about Birmingham's Vietnamese community
Linda CooganBS-School of Nursing, 1986MSHA-School of Health Professions, 1996More InformationIntegrative Nurse Coach Academy - PodcastShelby Living - Her Worst NightmareAL.com - Birmingham's Matthew Smith remembered for passion to help Alabama, seeing 'the beauty in everyone'
Sherry Colgin, M.D.MD-Heersink School of Medicine, 1981FEL-Heersink School of Medicine (Orthopedic Surgery), 1991RetiredMore InformationGuidepost - A Sidelined Surgeon Finds New Purpose as a Swimming CoachAL.com - Triathlete, 61, competes despite heart surgeries, steel shoulder joints
John Fields2003-BA, College of Arts & Sciences | Honors CollegeCurator and Lydia Cheney & Jim Sokol Endowed Director, Abroms-Engel Institute for Visual Arts (AEIVA)More InformationAbroms-Engel Institute for the Visual ArtsUAB News - John Fields named senior director of UAB's AEIVAUAB News - Gift endows first non-faculty staff position for director of UAB's AEIVAUAB News - UAB's AEIVA marks first 10 years with largest-ever survey of its permanent collection
Joe WebbBS, College of Arts and Sciences, 2009Head Football Coach, Jackson-Olin High SchoolMore InfoJoe Webb - Wikipedia pageUAB Football - 2009 Football RosterJoe Webb - NFL.comYellowhammer - Former UAB, NFL quarterback Joe Webb becomes Jackson-Olin head coach1819 News - Former UAB and NFL quarterback Joe Webb continues his transition into another professional sportAL.com - Former UAB star Joe Webb has one-of-a-kind 'passion for this game'AL.com - UAB's versatile quarterback Joe Webb headed to Senior Bowl as wide receiver
Josh ForakisPHD-College of Arts and Sciences, 2023CERT-Graduate School, 2023Postdoc-Hawaii Pacific UniversityMore InformationDissertation - A CURE for Microplastics: Introducing First-Year Honors Students to Environmental Chemistry through Undergraduate ResearchHawaii Pacific University - Center for Marine Debris ResearchLinkedIn Profile
Dr. Groesbeck ParhamMD-Heersink School of Medicine, 1981Residency-Heersink School of Medicine, 1985Senior Clinical Expert, World Health OrganizationCEO, Friends of AfricaFriends of Africa, Inc. (501c3)Donate - thefriendsofafrica.org/donateContact - professorparham@gmai.com or 205-835-9317More InformationFriends of Africa - websiteGeorge W. Bush Presidential Center - Q&A with Dr. Groesbeck Parham, Founding Co-Director - African Center of Excellence of Women's Cancer ControlWorld Health Organization - International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS) expands gynecologic oncology fellowships for improved access to cervical cancer treatment servicesFacing South (Southern Exposure) - "If I Could Go Back..."African Centre of Excellence for Women's Cancer Control - Facebook pageTogetHER for Health - The TogetHER Interview: Prof. Groesbeck Parham, University of Zambia/University of North CarolinaUNC Health and UNC School of Medicine - UNC OB-GYN Professor Recognized By Zambian Government
Olu OgunbiBS, Collat School of Business/Honors College '12More InformationOlu Ogunbi - personal websiteBusiness Africa Online - Las Gidi: Bringing Nigerian culture and flavors to the USACentralAL Inc! - 40 Under 40 2023Gumptown Magazine - Las Gidi: A Traditional Taste of NigeriaLas Gidi - websiteOlu Ogunbi - UAB National Alumni Society
Dr. Kennie BramlettMD, Heersink School of Medicine - 1981MD Residency, Heersink School of Medicine - 1986Bramlett Orthopedic Clinic, DoctorMore InformationBramlett Orthopedic Clinic, homepageBramlett Orthopedic Clinic, biographyClinektHealth.comMy Orthopedic Problem
Michelle CardelMS, School of Health Professions - 2009Certificate, School of Health Professions - 2012PhD, School of Health Professions - 2012Senior Director of Global Clinical Research and Nutrition, WeightWatchersMore InformationWeight Watchers - Michelle I. Cardel, PhD, MS, RDLinkedIn - ProfileInstagram - dr.michellecardelX - MichelleCardelUAB News - National Alumni Society presents Leadership Awards to fiveU.S. News & World Report - Breaking Down the WeightWatchers Points SystemAbbott - Partnering with WeightWatchers to Improve Diabetes CareUniversity of Florida News - Expert advice: How to spot sketchy nutrition info
Danya BarsalonaBS, School of Education '13Professional Soccer PlayerJournalist, Deutsche WelleMore InformationDanya Barsalona - InstagramDanya Barsalona - websiteAddicted to Progress - Interview: Meet Danya Barsalona - Professional Footballer, Reporter & Advocate for Gender Equality in the Beautiful GamePitch By Pitch (podcast) - Danya Barsalona Journalist (DW News), Athlete, and Ambassador to the Game
Christopher Perry2014-BA, College of Arts and Sciences2016-MA, College of Arts and SciencesCounselor, UAB Honors CollegeInstructor, UAB
Emma GodwinBS, College of Arts and Sciences | Honors College, 2019BS, School of Engineering | Honors College, 2019Mechanical Engineer, Kratos Defense and Security SolutionsMore InformationAll Together (swe.org) - Doing Her Part to Redefine the Field of EngineeringSchool of Engineering - Engineering Council of Birmingham honors CCEE faculty member as education of the yearUAB News - Area middle schoolers to learn about STEM at UABUAB News - An unlikely dynasty: 2019 Undergraduate of the Year extends streak for local high schoolSchool of Engineering - Biomedical Engineering 2018UAB News - UABTeach paves the way for new STEM teachers
Jada KingBS, School of Nursing, 2023More InformationDeja King Annual Trunk Party
Marvin LeeBA, College of Arts and Sciences, 1993Comedian/actorMore InformationComedian Marvin Lee - official websiteThe Walking Dead Wiki - KyleMarvin Lee Biography - IMDbThe Bash - Marvin Lee
Dr. Brian BarsantiMA, College of Arts and Sciences, 2004PHD, School of Education, 2014Executive Director & Historian, Birmingham Southern Museum of FlightMore InformationSouthern Museum of Flight - websiteSouthern Museum of Flight - Facebook pageBattle of Leyte: Tale of Captain Elliott Dent's Survival - YouTubeHow the Southern Museum of Flight Takes Off - BIrmingham Times
Caroline DaviesMS, School of Health Professions, 2022MS, Heersink School of Medicine, 2023Student, Heersink School of MedicineMore InformationUAB News - UAB graduate built an anatomy study hub for her master's degree. Now in med school, she is putting it to use.UAB Reporter - New site gives UAB students an edge in anatomy studiesGraduate School - Three graduate students receive NAS Dean's ScholarshipsVIBA Homepage (Blazer ID required)Virtual Anatomy Lab (Blazer ID required)
Kristen GreenwoodBA, College of Arts and Sciences, 1999MA, College of Arts and Sciences, 2008More InformationGirlspring - homepageGirlspring - support
Dr. Will Bates2012-BS, Collat School of Business/Honors College2017-DMD, School of DentistryDr. Kathryn Bates2017-DMD, School of DentistryMore InformationBates Orthodontics - websiteInstagram - bracesbybatesFacebook - Bates OrthodoncticsBirmingham Mom Collective - Braces by Bates :: Introducing Bates OrthodonticsBirmingham Mom Collective - The Experience Behind the Smile :: Testimonials on Bates Orthodontics2020 Rising Star Awards - UAB National Alumni SocietyFacebook - Will Bates profile
Dr. Gregory DavisMSPH, School of Public Health, 2001Professor/Director, Forensic Division (Department of Pathology, UABChief Coroner/Medical Examiner, Jefferson Co. (AL)More InformationUAB Experts, Gregory Davis bioYellow Hammer - Jefferson County coroner receives highest national award for medical examiners
Tom Hearn, IIIMBA, Collat School of Business, 1984MPH, School of Public Health, 1984Partner, FCA Venture PartnersMore Information:Leaves from a President's Notebook - Buy on AmazonThomas K. Hearn - WikipediaUAB Department of Philosophy - A Faculty of Teacher-ScholarsWinston-Salem Journal - Former Wake Forest president Thomas Hearn among six inductees to sports hallWake Forest Special Collections & Archives - Office of the President. Thomas K. Hearn, Jr. RecordsGreesboro News & Record - Hearn leaves his imprint on WakeUAB Green and Told (Episode 45) - Composing a Piece of UAB History - Joel Hearn D.M.D. '72/'80
Prince ChamblissBS, College of Arts and Sciences, 1972Assistant City Attorney, Memphis (TN)
Cheyenne SanchezBS, School of Public Health - 2017Community Educator, Affinity Hospice/Bridgeway Hospice & Palliative Care
Maurice HobsonBA, UAB College of Arts and Sciences, 1999Associate Professor, Georgia State UniversityMore InformationGeorgia State University - Maurice J. Hobson (bio)Humanity In Action USA - Maurice J. HobsonThe University of North Carolina Press - The Legend of the Black MeccaAXIOS Atlanta - WABE releases documentary about Atlanta race massacreGeorgia State Magazine - The South has something to say
Emily JenningsBS, College of Arts and Sciences/Honors College - 2017Director, Mental Health NavigatorDialogue Designer, Poly AI
Halley CottonBA, College of Arts and Sciences - 2013MA, College of Arts and Sciences - 2016Instructor, UAB College of Arts and SciencesManaging Editor, Birmingham Poetry ReviewFounding Director, SPARK Writing FestivalMore InformationUAB College of Arts and Sciences - BiographyThe Birmingham Poetry ReviewSPARK Writing FestivalThe Cahaba Project - Blog
Amos TownsendBS, Political Science, 1975Director, Federal Management Systems
Paras AhujaBS, School of Health Professions/Honors College - 2021Medical Student, University of South Alabama
Dr. D.P. LyleMD, Heersink School of Medicine - 1972More InformationDP Lyle - websiteThe Crime Fiction Writer's BlogCriminal Mischief: The Art and Science of Crime Fiction - podcastCrimeReads - My First ThrillerUAB Medical Alumni Association - A Conversation with Author and Alumnus Dr. D.P. Lyle
Matt McCantsBS, College of Arts and Sciences, 2011Director of Character Development, UAB FootballAdditional InformationMatt McCants - UAB Coach ProfileMatt McCants Stats, News, and Video - NFL.comHow Birmingham Iron's Matt McCants transformed from tuba player to pro athlete - AL.comNFL Draft 2012: Giants select UAB offensive tackle Matt McCants in sixth round - NJ.comFormer Williamson star Matt McCants goes from tuba player to Senior Bowl invitee - AL.com
Trent DilferHead Coach, UAB FootballAdditional Links:UAB Football - BiographyCBS Sports - How the 'voice of God' led Trent Dilfer to UAB, and why the Blazers' new coach isn't shy about itUAB News - Trent Dilfer named UAB Football head coachESPN - How outside-the-box coach Trent Dilfer plans to win at UAB