At University Programs, we like to think of our events as “for students, by students.” Meet UP’s team of student leaders that help to create engaging events on UA’s campus.
Coordinator, Membership Relations Team
Alayna Anderson (She/Her) is a sophomore from Plainfield, Illinois majoring in Psychology minoring in Business Cyber Security with a STEM path to a Masters in Business Administration.
In her free time, Alayna enjoys listening to music, thrifting, spending time with friends and family, and going to the gym.
Alayna’s favorite quote: “If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.” – Henry Ford
Graphic Designer, Communications and Outreach Team
Jackson Babb (He/Him) is a freshman from Aledo, Texas majoring in Graphic Design.
In his free time, Jackson enjoys rock climbing, doing art, and staying active.
Jackson’s favorite quote: “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did. So, throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain
Graphic Designer, Communications and Outreach Team
Trinity Bailey (She/Her) is a senior from Tuscaloosa, Alabama majoring in Graphic Design.
Trinity is a Resident Advisor, Merchandise Advisor of Phi Sigma Pi National Honors Fraternity, and a Member of the Outreach Team of UA Print Club.
In her free time, Trinity enjoys printmaking projects, watching YouTube videos, reading, and running.
Trinity’s favorite quote: “Energy flows where intention goes.”
Coordinator, Leadership Engagement Team
Reina Bell (She/Her) is a sophomore from Las Vegas, Nevada majoring in Biology minoring in Spanish.
Reina is a part of Young Women’s Leadership Program, Achieve Scholars Cohort, Achieve Scholars Leadership Board, and the Pre-Vet club.
In her free time, Reina enjoys volunteering, reading, exercising, playing the cello, and hanging out with friends and family.
Reina’s favorite quote: “Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do.” – Bruce Lee
Graphic Designer, Communications and Outreach Team
Taylor Branick (She/Her) is a senior from Millbrook, Alabama majoring in Graphic Design.
In her free time, Taylor enjoys cooking, binge watching crime TV shows, scrolling on Pinterest, and hanging out with friends and family.
Taylor’s favorite quote: “If everything was perfect, you would never learn and you would never grow.” – Beyonce
Graphic Designer, Communications and Outreach Team
Ellison Butler (She/Her) is a sophomore from Oneonta, Alabama majoring in Graphic Design minoring in Public Relations and Advertising.
In her free time, Ellison enjoys baking, painting, reading, sewing, and anything craft related.
Ellison’s favorite quote: “It’s Only Awkward If You Make It Awkward.” – Nawfel Djari
Executive Team Lead of Digital Communications, Communications and Outreach Team
Victoria Campbell (She/Her) is a sophomore from Fort Lauderdale, Florida majoring in Public Relations and Communications.
Victoria is a part of The Capstone Agency, C&IS Ambassador, Student Government Association, Alabama Athletics, and the 1956 Magazine PR manager.
In her free time, Victoria enjoys hanging out with friends and cooking new recipes.
Victoria’s favorite quote: “You miss 100% of the shots you do not take.”
Executive Team Lead of Creativity and Inventory, Programming Team
Eddie Coats (He/Him) is a junior from Demopolis, Alabama majoring in English Language Art Secondary Education and Theatre.
Eddie is a part of Scope and Blast Academy.
In his free time, Eddie enjoys shopping, watching music videos, and spending time with his dog Max. He is passionate about music. He loves performing and wants it to be in his future.
Eddie’s favorite quote: “The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.”
Graphic Designer, Communications and Outreach Team
Andrea Maria Garay (She/Her/Hers) is a junior from San Salvador, El Salvador majoring in Graphic Design.
Andrea is an Ambassador for The Art and Art History Department and serves as a member of the Golden Key International Honors Society.
In her free time, Andrea enjoys working on personal art projects, watching Formula 1 and Gilmore Girls, and hanging out with friends.
Andrea’s favorite quote: “I’ve lived a life that’s full. I traveled each and every highway. And more, much more than this, I did it my way.” – Frank Sinatra
Event Programmer, Programming Team
Emily Harvey (She/Her) is a junior from Monrovia, California majoring in Kinesiology minoring in German.
Emily is a part of Kinesiology club, German Club, and Student Alumni Ambassador.
In her free time, Emily enjoys going to the gym, hiking, reading, being with friends and family, and most recently sewing.
Emily’s favorite quote: “Have courage and be kind.” – Cinderella
Event Programmer, Programming Team
Gracelyn Hatchett (She/Her) is a junior from Northport, Alabama majoring in News Media minoring in African American Studies.
Gracelyn is a Lucy’s Legacy mentor.
In her free time, Gracelyn enjoys hanging out with family and friends.
Gracelyn’s favorite quote: “Keep going… the best is yet to come.” – Gracelyn Hatchett
Event Programmer, Programming Team
Ashley Rose Headen (She/Her) is a junior from Huntsville, Alabama majoring in Public Health minoring in Psychology and Management.
Ashley is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority INC., serves as a student admissions ambassador, and is a part of Hands and Health.
In her free time, Ashley enjoys chilling, hanging out with friends, cooking, and watching movies.
Ashley’s favorite quote: “The more you like yourself, the less you are like anyone else, which makes you unique.” – Walt Disney
Brand Ambassador, Communications and Outreach Team
Tregan Holterman (He/Him) is a junior from Springdale, Arkansas majoring in Consumer Sciences.
Tregan is a part of Reach Student Ministry and Crimson Chaos.
In his free time, Tregan enjoys cooking, fishing, and playing golf.
Tregan’s favorite quote: “Be yourself, everyone else is taken” – Oscar Wilde
Coordinator, Leadership Engagement Team
Sameen Hossain (She/Her) is a sophomore from Mandeville, Louisiana majoring in Microbiology on a Pre-Med track.
Sameen is a part of Alpha Epsilon Delta, Best Buddies, Asian American Student Association, HOSA, Freshman Forum, Dare to Diagnose, Earley Research Lab, and Alpha Omega Epsilon.
In her free time, Sameen enjoys playing piano, hanging out with friends, going to the gym, volunteering, and swimming.
Sameen’s favorite quote: “Not all those who wander are lost.” – JRR Tolkien
Event Programmer, Programming Team
Tonio Johnson Jr. (He/Him) is a junior from Mobile, Alabama majoring in Architectural Engineering and Entrepreneurship.
Tonio is a part of Blast Academy.
In his free time, Tonio enjoys playing basketball and hanging out with his friends. Tonio is passionate about fashion. He loves to put an outfit together and also go out of his comfort zone and try some new.
Tonio’s favorite quote: “Become the change that you seek!”
Brand Ambassador, Communications and Outreach Team
O’marian Liddell (He/Him) is a sophomore from Birmingham, Alabama majoring in Management Information System.
O’marian is a part of CMISS.
In his free time, O’marian enjoys playing basketball, reading, watching anime, listening to music, and spending time with friends and family.
O’marian’s favorite quote: “What do you do when you can’t do nothing, but there’s nothing you can do?” “You do what you can.”
Executive Team Lead of Internal Relations, Membership Relations Team
Vivian Longino (She/Her) is a senior from Tampa, Florida majoring in Marketing minoring in Sales and Real Estate.
In her free time, Vivian enjoys hanging out with friends, listening to music, cooking, and going to the beach.
Vivian’s favorite quote: “What if it all turns out better than you could have ever imagined?”
Event Programmer, Programming Team
Victoria Lopez (She/Her) is a senior from Alexandria, Virginia majoring in Human Environmental Science minoring in Athletic Training.
Victoria is a part of the Exercise Physiology Club, and serves as a Residential Advisor, an Athletic Training Student Aide, and HES Ambassador.
In her free time, Victoria enjoys binge watching shows and taking naps.
Victoria’s favorite quote: “Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times if one only remembers to turn on the light.” – Albus Dumbledore
Brand Ambassador, Communications and Outreach Team
Katy Mahand (She/Her) is a sophomore from Birmingham, Alabama majoring in Public Relations minoring in Women Studies.
Katy is a member of the Women of Excellence and a part of 1956 PR team.
In her free time, Katy enjoys reading books, making TikTok’s, and trying new restaurants.
Katy’s favorite quote: “I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.” – Angela Davis
Brand Ambassador, Communication and Outreach Team
Danii Mallette (She/Her) is a sophomore from Waldorf, Maryland majoring in News Media with a concentration in Sports Media minoring in Art.
Danii is a C&IS Ambassador and BSU Mentor.
In her free time, Danii enjoys reading books and volunteering.
Danii’s favorite quote: “Don’t let the present dictate how you perform in the future.”
Coordinator, Leadership Engagement Team
Maelle Munnings (She/Her) is a sophomore from Tampa, Florida majoring in Marketing minoring in Finance.
Maelle is a member of Delta Sigma Pi, LEAD Ambassador, and American Marketing Association.
In her free time, Maelle enjoys art, working out, traveling, and cooking.
Maelle’s favorite quote: “Life isn’t about finding yourself, it’s about creating yourself.”
Executive Team Lead of Event Operations, Programming Team
Megan Neville (She/Her) is a graduate student from Naperville, Illinois studying Sports Management.
Megan is a part Alabama Athletics Event and Facility Operations Intern, CHES Ambassador, and President of Girls Club, UA MPI, and Veg Club.
In her free time, Megan enjoys trying vegan recipes, thrifting, and listening to Taylor Swift.
Megan’s favorite quote: “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” – Mary Oliver
Coordinator, Leadership Engagement Team
Maria Payne (She/Her) is a freshman from Athens, Georgia majoring in Political Science minoring in News Media.
Maria is a part of Lucy’s Legacy, A- Team Leader, Capstone Association of Black Journalist, B+ Freshman for the kids’ team.
In her free time, Maria enjoys journaling and romanticizing her life to help her better learn about herself and others around her. She is passionate about all things 4-H and committed to making the best of every environment she steps into.
Maria’s favorite quote: “If you don’t bet on yourself, no one else will.” – Ben Silberman
Event Programmer, Programming Team
Tiyara Prince (She/Her) is a sophomore from Somerdale, New Jersey majoring in Criminology and Criminal Justice minoring in Anthropology.
Tiyara is a part of Collegiate 100 and Crimson Cheer Club.
In her free time, Tiyara enjoys painting.
Tiyara’s favorite quote: “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” Steve Jobs
Media Coordinator, Communication and Outreach Team
Natalie Redpath (She/Her) is a sophomore from Lake Oswego, Oregon majoring in Marketing minoring in Real Estate.
Natalie is a member of Gamma Phi Beta.
In her free time, Natalie enjoys working out, reading, playing soccer, traveling, and seeing new places.
Natalie’s favorite quote: “Effort reflect Interest”
Tiyara’s favorite quote: “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” Steve Jobs
Coordinator, Leadership Engagement Team
Kennedy (She/Her) is a junior from Huntsville, Alabama majoring in Criminal Justice and Criminology.
In her free time, Kennedy enjoys hanging out with her friends or sleeping.
Kennedy’s favorite quote: “Just as you don’t know how you manage to be conscious, how you manage to grow and shape this body of yours, that doesn’t mean to say that you’re not doing it. Equally, you don’t know how the universe shines the stars, constellates the constellations, and galactifies the galaxies—you don’t know. But that doesn’t mean to say that you aren’t doing it in just the same way as you’re breathing without knowing how you breathe.” – Alan Watts
Coordinator, Membership Relations Team
Amar Sessions (He/Him) is a sophomore from Birmingham, Alabama majoring in Business Cybersecurity minoring in Anthropology.
In his free time, Amar enjoys reading, exercising, and watching sports. He is passionate about his faith and learning.
Amar’s favorite quote: “If it was easy, everyone would do it.”
Media Coordinator, Communications and Outreach Team
Madison Shively (She/Her) is a senior from Cypress, Texas majoring in Advertising minoring in Creative Media.
Madison is a Member of Kappa Alpha Theta and the 1893 Society.
In her free time, Madison enjoys playing Games, watching Formula One, traveling, and baking.
Madison’s favorite quote: “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
Event Programmer, Programming Team
Courtney Stringer (She/Her) is a sophomore from Calera, Alabama majoring in Accounting minoring in Finance.
Courtney is a part of the SGA Committee and peer tutor.
In her free time, Courtney enjoys crocheting, shopping, reading, and spending time with friends.
Courtney’s favorite quote: “As long as it’s all of us, we can do anything.” – Rick Grimes – The Walking Dead Series
Event Programmer, Programming Team
Kaylynn Tawbush (She/Her) is a junior from Locust Fork, Alabama majoring in Business Management with a Concentration in Entrepreneurship.
In her free time, Kaylynn enjoys playing pickleball, taking spin classes, shopping, and spending time with friends and family.
Kaylynn’s favorite quote: “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing” – 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Coordinator, Leadership Engagement Team
Avery Thaxton (She/Her) is a senior from Northville, Michigan majoring in Business Management with a Concentration in Entrepreneurship minoring in Sales.
Avery is a member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority and involved with Crimson Entrepreneurship.
In her free time, Avery enjoys traveling, all things wellness, learning about weddings, and finding cute coffee shops.
Avery’s favorite quote: “Living in a state of gratitude is the gateway to grace.” Arianna Huffington
Executive Team Lead, Member Relations Team
Javaris Tolton (He/Him) is a senior from Memphis, Tennessee majoring in Criminal Justice and Public Relations minoring in Real Estate.
Javaris is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., Pre-Law Student Association, Criminal Justice Student Association, Presidential Village 1 Residential Advisor, UA Bridge, and the assistant director of Athletic Events for UA Homecoming.
In his free time, Javaris enjoys cooking and baking while hanging out with his friends. Javaris is passionate about changing the justice system for the better.
Javaris’s favorite quote: “Hustle until your haters ask if you’re hiring.” – Steve Maraboli
Executive Team Lead of In-Person Marketing, Communications and Outreach Team
JaMiya Walton (She/Her) is a senior from Birmingham, Alabama majoring in Interior Design minoring in Real Estate.
JaMiya is the Treasurer for She’s The First, Ambassador for the College of Human Environmental Sciences, and a member of Women of Excellence.
In her free time, JaMiya enjoys creating artwork, shopping, listening to podcasts, and spending time with friends and family.
JaMiya’s favorite quote: “Take time to do what makes your soul happy.”
Executive Team Lead of Event Proposals, Programming Team
Kayrie Weldon (She/Her) is a junior from Cullman, Alabama majoring in Hospitality minoring in Political Science and Communications with a concentration on Events and Meetings.
Kayrie is a Student Coordinator for the A- Team Leadership Experience, Student Alumni Ambassadors, and a leader at Church at the Oaks.
In her free time, Kayrie enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with friends.
Kayrie’s favorite quote: “Keep Going…The best is yet to come” – Gracelyn Hatchett
Media Coordinator, Communications and Outreach Team
Abbye Williams is a freshman from Fort Wayne, Indiana majoring in Marketing minoring in International Business.
Abbye is a member of Kappa Alpha Theta, Honors College, The Well, and Calvary Baptist Church.
In her free time, Abbye enjoys playing the piano, cooking, listening to music, playing tennis, and dancing.
Abbye’s favorite quote: “Being true to yourself never goes out of style.” — Elle Woods
