About Us

Our Mission

We tell UA’s story in authentic, dynamic and strategic ways.

Core Values

  • Collaboration
  • Integrity
  • Innovation

Strategic Priorities

  1. Steward, elevate and protect The University of Alabama brand.
  2. Develop and implement strategies that support student recruitment and promote the Alabama experience.
  3. Create content that enhances donor engagement and supports UA’s philanthropic goals.
  4. Craft and deploy timely and relevant news and information to internal and external audiences.

Leadership


Ryan Bradley

Ryan Bradley

Vice President for Strategic Communications
ryan.bradley@ua.edu
(205) 348-8327

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

Monica Watts

Associate Vice President Communications

monica.watts@ua.edu
(205) 348-5411

Meagan Bennett

Meagan Bennett

Assistant Vice President

meagan.bennett@ua.edu
(205) 348-4632

Tabitha Bostick.

Tabitha Bostick

Executive Director, Marketing

tabitha.bostick@ua.edu
(205) 348-7725

Austin Dare

Austin Dare

Executive Director, Design and Production

austin.dare@ua.edu
(205) 348-6773

Kyle fondren

Kyle Fondren

Executive Director, Web Strategy

kyle.fondren@ua.edu
(205) 348-2440

Janie Jenkins

Janie Jenkins

Executive Director, University Ceremonies and Events

janie.jenkins@ua.edu
(205) 348-2749

Justin Beatty.

Justin Beatty

Executive Director, Video and Creative Media

justin.beatty@ua.edu
(205) 348-1841

Zach Riggins

Zach Riggins

Executive Director, Photography

zach.riggins@ua.edu
(205) 348-7141

Jennifer Rodrigues

Jennifer Rodrigues

Executive Director, Brand Strategy

jennifer.rodrigues@ua.edu
(205) 348-5768

Deidre stalnaker

Deidre Stalnaker

Executive Director, Communications

deidre.stalnaker@ua.edu
(205) 348-8718

Strategic Communications Staff


Amy Sides

Amy Sides

Executive Assistant II

amy.sides@ua.edu
(205) 348-5765

Angela Lewis

Angela Lewis

Administrative Assistant I

angela.lewis23@ua.edu
(205) 348-5320

Glynda McIver

Glynda McIver

Accounting Assistant III

glynda.mciver@ua.edu
(205) 348-3753

Kiesha Sterling

Kiesha Sterling

Administrative Assistant I

kiesha.sterling@ua.edu
(205) 348-5767

Video & Creative Media Staff


Justin Beatty.

Justin Beatty

Executive Director, Video and Creative Media

justin.beatty@ua.edu
(205) 348-1841

Chris Largin

Chris Largin

Associate Director, Video and Creative Media

chris.largin@ua.edu
(205) 348-2850

Darin Eakins.

Darin Eakins

Creative Media Producer and Editor III

darin.eakins@ua.edu
(205) 348-4159

Thomas Klein

Thomas Klein

Creative Media Producer and Editor II

thomas.klein@ua.edu
(205) 348-6500

Alton Maddox

Alton Maddox

Creative Media Producer and Editor II

alton.maddox@ua.edu
(205) 348-8651

Ceremonies and Events Staff


Janie Jenkins

Janie Jenkins

Executive Director, University Ceremonies and Events

janie.jenkins@ua.edu
(205) 348-2749

Brook Shirley

University Event Coordinator

brook.shirley@ua.edu
(205) 348-2662

Communications Staff


Diedre Stalnaker

Deidre Stalnaker

Executive Director, Communications

deidre.stalnaker@ua.edu
(205) 348-8718

Laura Braddick

Laura Braddick

Associate Director, Content and Collaboration

laura.braddick@ua.edu
(205) 348-7661

Alex House.

Alex House

Associate Director, Media Relations

alex.house@ua.edu
(205) 348-8323

Stephanie Pettis.

Stephanie Pettis

Associate Director, Strategic Initiatives and Analytics

stephanie.pettis@ua.edu
(205) 348-3782

cathy butler

Cathy Butler-Burnette

Communications Specialist III

cathy.butler@ua.edu
(205) 348-7319

Jessica Nelson

Jessica Nelson

Communications Specialist III

jessica.nelson@ua.edu
(205) 348-5004

stephanie plumb

Stephanie Plumb

Communications Specialist III

stephanie.plumb@ua.edu
(205) 348-0831

Bryant Welbourne

Bryant Welbourne

Communications Specialist III

bryant.welbourne@ua.edu
(205) 348-8325

Jessica Lindsey

Jessica Lindsey

Communications Specialist II

jessica.lindsey2@ua.edu
(205) 348-6274

Jennifer Brady

Jennifer Brady

Communications Specialist II

jennifer.brady@ua.edu
(205) 348-4956

Mitch Bailey

Mitch Bailey

Communications Specialist I

mitch.bailey@ua.edu
(205) 348-0825

Christine Blakley

Christine Banks

Presidential Communications Strategist

christine.banks@ua.edu
(205) 348-3414

Adam Jones

Adam Jones

Public Relations Strategist

adam.jones@ua.edu
(205) 348-4328

Design & Production Staff


Austin Dare

Austin Dare

Executive Director, Design and Production

austin.dare@ua.edu
(205) 348-6773

Anita Sears

Anita Sears

Associate Director, Design and Production

anita.sears@ua.edu
(205) 348-6541

Kaly Glass

Kaly Glass

Graphic Designer III

kaly.glass@ua.edu
(205) 348-3762

Doug Shinholster

Doug Shinholster

Graphic Designer II

doug.shinholster@ua.edu
(205) 348-7119

Lauren Cook

Lauren Cook

Graphic Designer III

lauren.cook@ua.edu
(205) 348-6025

Kaylee McCool

Kaylee McCool

Graphic Designer II

kaylee.mccool@ua.edu
(205) 348-8317

Evey Lowrimore

Evey Lowrimore

Graphic Designer I

evey.lowrimore@ua.edu
(205) 348-0925

Kiandre Evans

Kiandre Evans

Graphic Designer I

kiandre.evans@ua.edu
(205) 348-4945

Marketing Staff


Tabitha Bostick.

Tabitha Bostick

Executive Director, Marketing

tabitha.bostick@ua.edu
(205) 348-7725

Brandie Nabors

Associate Director, Marketing

brandie.nabors@ua.edu
(205) 348-7143

Frances Putman

Frances Putman

Associate Director, Marketing and Content Strategy

frances.putman@ua.edu
(205) 348-8918

Emmie Sanders

Emmie Sanders

Associate Director, Admissions Marketing

emmie.sanders@ua.edu
(205) 348-9062

BK Covington

BK Covington

Marketing Coordinator III

bk.covington@ua.edu
(205) 348-8829

Derek Edwards.

Derek Edwards

Marketing Coordinator III

derek.edwards3@ua.edu
(205) 348-3485

Dan Fugate.

Dan Fugate

Marketing Coordinator III

dan.fugate@ua.edu
(205) 348-5701

Mary Howard

Mary Howard

Marketing Coordinator III

mary.howard4@ua.edu
(205) 348-5264

Morgan Johnson

Morgan Johnson

Marketing Coordinator III

morgan.johnson@ua.edu
(205) 348-5156

Brook Powell

Brook Powell

Marketing Coordinator II

brook.powell@ua.edu
(205) 348-1973

Madison Cummings

Madison Cummings

Marketing Coordinator II

madison.cummings@ua.edu
(205) 348-3581

Meredith Chism

Meredith Chism

Marketing Coordinator I

meredith.chism@ua.edu
(205) 348-5757

Photography Staff


Zach Riggins

Zach Riggins

Executive Director, Photography

zach.riggins@ua.edu
(205) 348-7141

Bryan Hester

Bryan Hester

Associate Director, Photography

bryan.hester@ua.edu
(205) 348-0853

Matthew Wood

Matthew Wood

Photographer III

matthew.wood@ua.edu
(205) 348-9208

Jonathan Norris.

Jonathan Norris

Photographer II

jonathan.norris@ua.edu
(205) 348-0947

Social Media and Brand Strategy Staff


Jennifer Rodrigues

Jennifer Rodrigues

Executive Director, Brand Strategy

jennifer.rodrigues@ua.edu
(205) 348-5768

Mallori Lanier

Associate Director, Social Media

mallori.lanier@ua.edu
(205) 348-4040

Summer Earle

Social Media Specialist II

summer.earle@ua.edu
205-348-8322

Kelsey Ewert

Kelsey Ewert

Social Media Specialist II

kelsey.ewert@ua.edu
(205) 348-3058

Rita Doughty

Rita Doughty

University Editor

rita.doughty@ua.edu
(205) 348-4372