Our Mission
We tell UA’s story in authentic, dynamic and strategic ways.
Core Values
- Collaboration
- Integrity
- Innovation
Strategic Priorities
- Steward, elevate and protect The University of Alabama brand.
- Develop and implement strategies that support student recruitment and promote the Alabama experience.
- Create content that enhances donor engagement and supports UA’s philanthropic goals.
- Craft and deploy timely and relevant news and information to internal and external audiences.
Leadership
Bradley leads The Division of Strategic Communications and is responsible for telling the UA story and elevating its brand.
Prior to joining Alabama, Bradley spent 12 years working as a marketer, communicator and administrator in intercollegiate athletics. He served as the Senior Associate Athletics Director of Strategic Communications at the University of Missouri and the Senior Associate Athletics Director for External Relations at the University of Memphis. In those roles he acted as the athletic department’s chief communications officer and spokesperson while also spearheading messaging and branding efforts for the athletic programs.
Bradley began his career with a seven-year stint at Rogers State University in his hometown of Claremore, Okla., where he ascended to the role of Director of Athletics in 2012. He received his bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from the University of Arkansas and also earned a master’s in education administration.
Monica Watts
Associate Vice President Communicationsmonica.watts@ua.edu
(205) 348-5411
Meagan Bennett
Assistant Vice Presidentmeagan.bennett@ua.edu
(205) 348-4632
Tabitha Bostick
Executive Director, Marketingtabitha.bostick@ua.edu
(205) 348-7725
Austin Dare
Executive Director, Design and Productionaustin.dare@ua.edu
(205) 348-6773
Kyle Fondren
Executive Director, Web Strategykyle.fondren@ua.edu
(205) 348-2440
Janie Jenkins
Executive Director, University Ceremonies and Eventsjanie.jenkins@ua.edu
(205) 348-2749
Justin Beatty
Executive Director, Video and Creative Mediajustin.beatty@ua.edu
(205) 348-1841
Zach Riggins
Executive Director, Photographyzach.riggins@ua.edu
(205) 348-7141
Jennifer Rodrigues
Executive Director, Brand Strategyjennifer.rodrigues@ua.edu
(205) 348-5768
Deidre Stalnaker
Executive Director, Communicationsdeidre.stalnaker@ua.edu
(205) 348-8718
Strategic Communications Staff
Amy Sides
Executive Assistant IIamy.sides@ua.edu
(205) 348-5765
Angela Lewis
Administrative Assistant Iangela.lewis23@ua.edu
(205) 348-5320
Glynda McIver
Accounting Assistant IIIglynda.mciver@ua.edu
(205) 348-3753
Kiesha Sterling
Administrative Assistant Ikiesha.sterling@ua.edu
(205) 348-5767
Video & Creative Media Staff
Justin Beatty
Executive Director, Video and Creative Mediajustin.beatty@ua.edu
(205) 348-1841
Chris Largin
Associate Director, Video and Creative Mediachris.largin@ua.edu
(205) 348-2850
Darin Eakins
Creative Media Producer and Editor IIIdarin.eakins@ua.edu
(205) 348-4159
Thomas Klein
Creative Media Producer and Editor IIthomas.klein@ua.edu
(205) 348-6500
Alton Maddox
Creative Media Producer and Editor IIalton.maddox@ua.edu
(205) 348-8651
Ceremonies and Events Staff
Janie Jenkins
Executive Director, University Ceremonies and Eventsjanie.jenkins@ua.edu
(205) 348-2749
Brook Shirley
University Event Coordinatorbrook.shirley@ua.edu
(205) 348-2662
Communications Staff
Deidre Stalnaker
Executive Director, Communicationsdeidre.stalnaker@ua.edu
(205) 348-8718
Laura Braddick
Associate Director, Content and Collaborationlaura.braddick@ua.edu
(205) 348-7661
Alex House
Associate Director, Media Relationsalex.house@ua.edu
(205) 348-8323
Stephanie Pettis
Associate Director, Strategic Initiatives and Analyticsstephanie.pettis@ua.edu
(205) 348-3782
Cathy Butler-Burnette
Communications Specialist IIIcathy.butler@ua.edu
(205) 348-7319
Jessica Nelson
Communications Specialist IIIjessica.nelson@ua.edu
(205) 348-5004
Stephanie Plumb
Communications Specialist IIIstephanie.plumb@ua.edu
(205) 348-0831
Bryant Welbourne
Communications Specialist IIIbryant.welbourne@ua.edu
(205) 348-8325
Jessica Lindsey
Communications Specialist IIjessica.lindsey2@ua.edu
(205) 348-6274
Jennifer Brady
Communications Specialist IIjennifer.brady@ua.edu
(205) 348-4956
Mitch Bailey
Communications Specialist Imitch.bailey@ua.edu
(205) 348-0825
Christine Banks
Presidential Communications Strategistchristine.banks@ua.edu
(205) 348-3414
Adam Jones
Public Relations Strategistadam.jones@ua.edu
(205) 348-4328
Design & Production Staff
Austin Dare
Executive Director, Design and Productionaustin.dare@ua.edu
(205) 348-6773
Anita Sears
Associate Director, Design and Productionanita.sears@ua.edu
(205) 348-6541
Kaly Glass
Graphic Designer IIIkaly.glass@ua.edu
(205) 348-3762
Doug Shinholster
Graphic Designer IIdoug.shinholster@ua.edu
(205) 348-7119
Lauren Cook
Graphic Designer IIIlauren.cook@ua.edu
(205) 348-6025
Kaylee McCool
Graphic Designer IIkaylee.mccool@ua.edu
(205) 348-8317
Evey Lowrimore
Graphic Designer Ievey.lowrimore@ua.edu
(205) 348-0925
Kiandre Evans
Graphic Designer Ikiandre.evans@ua.edu
(205) 348-4945
Marketing Staff
Tabitha Bostick
Executive Director, Marketingtabitha.bostick@ua.edu
(205) 348-7725
Brandie Nabors
Associate Director, Marketingbrandie.nabors@ua.edu
(205) 348-7143
Frances Putman
Associate Director, Marketing and Content Strategyfrances.putman@ua.edu
(205) 348-8918
Emmie Sanders
Associate Director, Admissions Marketingemmie.sanders@ua.edu
(205) 348-9062
BK Covington
Marketing Coordinator IIIbk.covington@ua.edu
(205) 348-8829
Derek Edwards
Marketing Coordinator IIIderek.edwards3@ua.edu
(205) 348-3485
Dan Fugate
Marketing Coordinator IIIdan.fugate@ua.edu
(205) 348-5701
Mary Howard
Marketing Coordinator IIImary.howard4@ua.edu
(205) 348-5264
Morgan Johnson
Marketing Coordinator IIImorgan.johnson@ua.edu
(205) 348-5156
Brook Powell
Marketing Coordinator IIbrook.powell@ua.edu
(205) 348-1973
Madison Cummings
Marketing Coordinator IImadison.cummings@ua.edu
(205) 348-3581
Meredith Chism
Marketing Coordinator Imeredith.chism@ua.edu
(205) 348-5757
Photography Staff
Zach Riggins
Executive Director, Photographyzach.riggins@ua.edu
(205) 348-7141
Bryan Hester
Associate Director, Photographybryan.hester@ua.edu
(205) 348-0853
Matthew Wood
Photographer IIImatthew.wood@ua.edu
(205) 348-9208
Jonathan Norris
Photographer IIjonathan.norris@ua.edu
(205) 348-0947
Social Media and Brand Strategy Staff
Jennifer Rodrigues
Executive Director, Brand Strategyjennifer.rodrigues@ua.edu
(205) 348-5768
Mallori Lanier
Associate Director, Social Mediamallori.lanier@ua.edu
(205) 348-4040
Summer Earle
Social Media Specialist IIsummer.earle@ua.edu
205-348-8322
Kelsey Ewert
Social Media Specialist IIkelsey.ewert@ua.edu
(205) 348-3058
Rita Doughty
University Editorrita.doughty@ua.edu
(205) 348-4372