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.
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 freshman 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
Media Coordinator, 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, Student Government Association, Black Student Union, and the 1956 Magazine PR team.
In her free time, Victoria enjoys hanging out with friends and watching movies.
Victoria’s favorite quote: “Take the risk. Everything is hard before it is easy.”
Executive Team Lead of Creativity and Inventory, Programming Team
Eddie Coats (He/Him) is a senior from Demopolis, Alabama majoring in English Language Art Secondary Education and Theatre.
Eddie is a part of Riptide Hip Hop Dance Crew and Student Fashion Association.
In his free time, Eddie enjoys listening to music, dancing, theater, and putting together looks. He has a passion for creativity and self-expression through different forms of art and encouraging others.
Eddie’s favorite quote: “The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.”
Graphic Designer, Communications and Outreach Team
Kara Drummond (She/Her/Hers) is a senior from Elgin, Illinois majoring in Studio Art and Advertising minoring in Public Relations.
Kara is a part of The Lady Tide Soccer Team.
In her free time, Kara enjoys playing soccer, watching Gilmore Girls, traveling, cooking, reading, and hanging out with friends and family.
Kara’s favorite quote: “Just keep swimming.”
Graphic Designer, Communications and Outreach Team
Andrea 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: “Which one do you want – The pain of staying where you are, or the pain of growth”
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 Tuscaloosa, Alabama majoring in News Media minoring in Digital Consumer Engagement.
Gracelyn is a Lucy’s Legacy mentor.
In her free time, Gracelyn enjoys quality time with family and friends and traveling.
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.
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
Brand Ambassador, Communications and Outreach Team
Jordan Huggins (He/Him) is a senior from Gulfport, Mississippi majoring in Political Science minoring in News Media.
Jordan is a part of the Bama Dining Marketing Team, Shine UA, Black Student Union, and the 1956 Magazine.
In his free time, Jordan enjoys writing and watching Netflix.
Jordan’s favorite quote: “Barbz, stay in school” – Nicki Minaj
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
Executive Team Lead of Digital Communications, Communications and Outreach Team
Mollie Malone (She/Her) is a junior from Toledo, Ohio majoring in Advertising minoring in Sales.
Mollie Malone is a member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, and is a part of The Capstone Agency, AAF (American Advertising Foundation), UA Homecoming, B+ Morale Team, and Culverhouse Recruitment Team.
In her free time, Mollie enjoys playing pickle-ball with her friends, social media, working out, reading, trying new food and drinks, and traveling the world.
Mollie’s favorite quote: “You were made on purpose!” Ephesians 2:10
Executive Team Lead of Event Operations, Programming Team
Megan Neville (She/Her) is a senior from Naperville, Illinois majoring in Sports Management minoring in Hospitality Management. Additionally she is in the AMP for Hospitality Management with a concentration in Sport Hospitality.
Megan is an Alabama Athletics Event Management Intern, CHES Ambassadors, President of MPI and Veg Club, Vice President of Girls Club and CHES CEO, Engagement Coordinator for Honors Action, Member of ODK and Mortar Board honor societies, and member of the Environmental Council.
In her free time, Megan enjoys cooking, reading, 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
Event Specialist, Grad Assistant
Crystal Nichols (She/Her) is from Montgomery, Alabama getting her Masters in Business Administration with a concentration in Internal Business.
Crystal is the President of the Alabama International Relations Club.
In her free time, Crystal enjoys listening to musical soundtracks, reading fantasy novels, and watching movies.
Crystal’s favorite quote: “To create one’s own world take courage.” – Georgia O’Keeffe
Brand Ambassador, Communications and Outreach Team
Bella Richardson (She/Her/Hers) is a junior from Foxborough, Massachusetts majoring in Interior Design minoring in Creative Media.
Bella is a part of Ignite UA, Lead UP, Phi Eta Sigma, President of UA Humane Society Dog Walking Club, Student Admissions Ambassador, and Riptide Hip Hop Dance Crew.
In her free time, Bella enjoys watching movies with friends and family, going to the beach, or just about any tropical vacation.
Bella’s favorite quote: “Family’s more than just DNA. It’s about people who care and take care of each other.” Leroy Jethro Gibbs N.C.I.S
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
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
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 Thaxton 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
Event Programmer, Programming Team
Alyssa Wallner (She/Her) is a junior from Yorkville, Illinois majoring in Mathematics and English minoring in Actuarial Science.
Alyssa is a part of the Red Rook Press, Gamma Iota Sigma, Transfer Engagement and Academic Mentorship (TEAM), Association for Women in Mathematics, Resident Advisor
In her free time, Alyssa enjoys reading, playing sports (especially soccer!), hiking, and doing crafts.
Alyssa’s favorite quote: “The man at the top of the mountain didn’t fall there” — Vince Lombardi
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 and Sports Management minoring in Political Science.
Kayrie is an A-Team Mentor, Student Alumni Ambassadors Director of Events and Community Service, and a leader at Church at the Oaks.
In her free time, Kayrie enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
Kayrie’s favorite quote: “Keep Going…The best is yet to come” – Gracelyn Hatchett
Media Coordinator, Communications and Outreach Team
Brooklyn Woods (She/Her) is a sophomore from Prattville, Alabama majoring in Political Science minoring in Communications and Public Policy.
Brooklyn is a Member of the Alabama Forensic Council, 2024 Homecoming Committee, Deputy Director of FAM Networking in the SGA DEI Cabinet, Women in Pre-Law Society Member, and Member of the UA Chapter of the NAACP.
In her free time, Brooklyn enjoys reading novels, going shopping, spending time with those she loves. Brooklyn is passionate about inclusion and practicing kindness.
Brooklyn’s favorite quote: “Spread love everywhere you go!”
Executive Team Lead, Leadership Engagement Team
Chad Wright (He/Him) is a senior from West Farmington, Ohio majoring in Political Science minoring in Public Policy and General Business as well as getting his Masters in Public Administration.
Chad is the Vice President of Administration for Beat Auburn Beat Hunger, Assistant Team Leader for Center of Service and Leadership, Director of Pep Rally and Bonfire for UA Homecoming, President of Greater Faith Campus Ministries, and a member of MPA Student Association.
In his free time, Chad enjoys traveling, going to the beach, working out, spending time with family and friends, attending Church, and serving the community.
Chad’s favorite quote: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” – Romans 8:28
