About Us

The goals and objectives of the Division of Strategic Communications are:

  • To increase awareness of the positive impact The University of Alabama has on the community, state, region and nation.
  • To strengthen the sense of community, connection and loyalty between UA and its key stakeholders.
  • To increase the value that key stakeholders place on the ways UA fulfills its mission of teaching, research and service.
  • To enhance UA’s ability to attract and sustain the resources it needs to continue to be successful.

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

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

Executive Director, Operations

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

Tabitha Bostick.

Tabitha Bostick

Director, Marketing

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

Austin Dare

Austin Dare

Director, Design & Production

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

Kyle fondren

Kyle Fondren

Director, Web Strategy

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

Janie Jenkins

Janie Jenkins

Director, Ceremonies and Events

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

John Lassiter

John Lassiter

Director, Video & Creative Media

john.lassiter@ua.edu
(205) 348-4159

Zach Riggins

Zach Riggins

Director, Photography

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

Jennifer Rodrigues

Jennifer Rodrigues

Director, Brand Strategy

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

Deidre stalnaker

Deidre Stalnaker

Director, Communications

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

Strategic Communications Staff


Amy Sides

Amy Sides

Administrative Assistant to the Vice President for Strategic Communications

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

Angela Lewis

Angela Lewis

Office Associate II

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

Glynda McIver

Glynda McIver

Accounting Specialist

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

Kiesha Sterling

Kiesha Sterling

Office Associate Senior

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

Video & Creative Media Staff


John Lassiter

John Lassiter

Director, Video & Creative Media

john.lassiter@ua.edu
(205) 348-4159

Justin Beatty.

Justin Beatty

Assistant Director, Video & Creative Media

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

Chris Largin

Chris Largin

Senior Creative Producer/Editor

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

Kaley Martin

Kaley Martin

Senior Creative Producer / Editor

kaley.martin@ua.edu
(205) 348-5190

Thomas Klein

Thomas Klein

Creative Producer / Editor

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

Alton Maddox

Alton Maddox

Creative Producer

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

Ceremonies and Events Staff


Janie Jenkins

Janie Jenkins

Director, Ceremonies and Events

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

Brook Shirley

Brook Shirley

University Events Coordinator

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

Communications Staff


Diedre Stalnaker

Deidre Stalnaker

Director, Communications

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

Laura Braddick

Laura Braddick

Assistant Director of Communications, Content and Collaboration

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

Shane Dorrill

Shane Dorrill

Assistant Director of Communications, Media Relations and Safety Communications

shane.dorrill@ua.edu
(205) 348-8319

Stephanie Pettis.

Stephanie Pettis

Assistant Director of Communications, Strategic Initiatives and Analytics

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

cathy butler

Cathy Butler-Burnette

Manager, Internal Communications

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

Adam Jones

Adam Jones

Communications Specialist Senior, Research

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

Bryant Welbourne

Bryant Welbourne

Communications Specialist Sr.

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

Jennifer Brady

Jennifer Brady

Communications Specialist II

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

Mitchell Bailey

Mitch Bailey

Communications Specialist I

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

stephanie plumb

Stephanie Plumb

Broadcast Communications Specialist II

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

Christine Blakley

Christine Blakley

Presidential Communications Strategist

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

Design & Production Staff


Austin Dare

Austin Dare

Director, Design & Production

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

Anita Sears

Anita Sears

Assistant Director

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

Joshua Clayton

Joshua Clayton

Graphic Designer Senior

joshua.clayton@ua.edu
(205) 348-0925

Kaly Glass

Kaly Glass

Graphic Designer Senior

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

Doug Shinholster

Doug Shinholster

Graphic Designer Senior

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

Lauren Cook

Lauren Cook

Graphic Designer Senior

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

Kaylee McCool

Kaylee McCool

Graphic Designer

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

Kiandre Evans

Kiandre Evans

Graphic Designer

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

Marketing Staff


Tabitha Bostick.

Tabitha Bostick

Director

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

Brandie Nabors

Brandie Nabors

Assistant Director

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

Jane Bailey Cooper

Jane Bailey Cooper

Marketing Manager II

jane.cooper@ua.edu
(205) 348-5264

BK Covington

BK Covington

Marketing Manager II

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

Emmie Sanders

Emmie Sanders

Marketing Manager II

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

Frances Putman

Frances Putman

Marketing Manager II

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

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 Strategist

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

Photography Staff


Zach Riggins

Zach Riggins

Director, Photography

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

Bryan Hester

Bryan Hester

Assistant Director

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

Matthew Wood

Matthew Wood

Photographer Sr.

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

Mary Kathryn Carpener

Mary Kathryn Carpenter

Photographer

marykathryn.carpenter@ua.edu
(205) 348-0947

Social Media and Brand Strategy Staff


Jennifer Rodrigues

Jennifer Rodrigues

Director, Brand Strategy

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

Mallori Lanier

Assistant Director, Social Media

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

Derek Edwards

Derek Edwards

Social Media Specialist II

derek.edwards3@ua.edu
(205) 348-3058

Summer Earle

Social Media Specialist II

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

Rita Doughty

Rita Doughty

University Editor

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