UAB Green and Told
Education & Explainer
About
UAB Green & Told is a biweekly podcast that shares the stories from members of the UAB community. Through Green & Told, the UAB Office of Alumni Affairs will sit down with alumni, faculty, students and others. Hosted and produced by Greg Berry, Assistant Director of Communications and Governmental Relations, the podcast brings each guest's unique UAB perspective to those who listen in.
Episodes
- Chasing Confidence, Not Just the Crown: Emma Terry '24 & '25
Emma Terry BS, Collat School of Business/Honors College, 2025 MAC, Collat School of Business, 2025 Miss Alabama 2025 More Information Miss Alabama - Meet Miss Alabama 2025 AL.com - Miss Alabama 2025 Emma Terry is thrilled to represent her…
- Reeds to Rounds: An Oboe Player's Path to OB-GYN and Beyond - Dr. Bill Somerall '81, '86, '14
Dr. Bill Somerall MD, Heersink School of Medicine, 1981 MD Residency, Heersink School of Medicine, 1986 MAE, School of Education and Human Sciences, 2014 Associate Professor, UAB School of Nursing More Information UAB Scholars Profile - Wi…
- Chaos, Calm, and Confidence in Critical Care - Kevin Wall '95
Kevin Wall BSN, School of Nursing, 1995 More Information UAB School of Nursing News - Alumnus leads in critical care transport Orlando Business Journal - AdventHealth plans to expand its air ambulance capabilities in Orlando. Here's how. V…
- Where Passion Meets Patients - Lauren Miller '08
Lauren Miller MS, School of Health Professions, 2008 Physician Assistant, Southern Skies Dermatology & Surgery More Information UAB News - Lauren Miller: Enthusiasm for Educating MJH Life Sciences - MJH Life Sciences announces new era in d…
- The Poet's Path - Ashley Jones '12
Ashley Jones BA, College of Arts and Sciences | Honors College, 2012 Instructor, UAB Honors College Associate Director, UAB Honors Program More Information Ashley M. Jones - personal website Poets.org - Ashley M. Jones UAB Scholars Bio UAB…
- Ready, Fire, Aim: Entrepreneurship in Motion - Chris Patel '24
This UAB Green and Told episode focuses on entrepreneurship in motion with Chris Patel, Founder & Owner of Krown Petroleum and a 2024 graduate of the Collat School of Business. The discussion includes information about his entrepreneurial…
- The Flame That Found Its Moment - Seth ('18 & '20) and Kristie ('19 & '23) Shierling
Seth and Kristie Shierling share their UAB experiences, detailing their degrees from the Collat School of Business and School of Nursing, respectively. Their involvement extends to UAB Athletics and Dining Services.
- Happy Medicine - Dr. Letisha Jefferson '07 & '11
Dr. Letisha Jefferson, a UAB alumna and pediatrician, shares insights into her practice and her children's book, which focuses on literacy, wellness, and representation. The episode touches on making medical visits kid-friendly and prepari…
- Half a World Away - Matthew Norris '24
Matthew Norris, a 2024 graduate from UAB's School of Education and Human Sciences, is a teacher at Helena Middle School. He shares how his personal experiences influenced his path to impact future students.
- Art Meets Anatomy - Lisa Altamirano '98
Lisa Altamirano, a 1998 graduate of the UAB School of Health Professions and owner of Agile Physical Therapy, is featured in this episode of UAB Green and Told.
- Clean Water, Clear Mission - Charles Scribner '15
Charles Scribner, Executive Director of Black Warrior Riverkeeper and a 2015 UAB MPA graduate, discusses the organization's mission. Black Warrior Riverkeeper recently received the 2025 Lou Wooster Public Health Hero Award.
- Forging a New Rhythm - Dustin Nolen '08
Dustin Nolen, a 2008 UAB School of Engineering graduate and President of Vista Engineering, shares his experiences and insights on forging a new rhythm in his career.
- From the Yard to the Court - Cedric Dixon '98, '05, '13, '15, '18
Cedric Dixon, a UAB alumnus who earned multiple degrees between 1998 and 2018, shares his journey from playing basketball to his current role as Assistant Principal at Bryant Park Elementary School.
- Six Majors and a Search for Self - Emily Magda '22
Emily Magda, a 2022 UAB graduate, shares her academic journey with six majors and her post-graduation path, including studies at Sotheby's Institute of Art. She was also selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.
- Detours That Define Us - Carol Pittman '01
The episode features Carol Pittman '01, CEO of RedKnot Resource Group. Pittman discusses detours in her life and her work empowering the next generation through an endowed scholarship.
- Cult Status: Confirmed - Dr. George Hardy '81
This episode of UAB Green and Told features Dr. George Hardy, a 1981 UAB School of Dentistry alumnus. The discussion touches upon his connection to the film "Troll 2," widely considered a "best worst movie."
- From Plan to Promise - Destiny Nelson-Miles '23
Destiny Nelson-Miles BS, COLLAT School of Business (Finance) - 2023 More Information The Birmingham Promise - Woodlawn's Destiny Nelson-Miles recognized as UAB's first Birmingham Promise graduate UAB Digital Commons - 19-year-old first UAB…
- Echoes After the Gunshots - Hailey Mason '22 & '24
Hailey Mason BA, College of Arts and Sciences, 2022 MPA, College of Arts and Sciences, 2024 Entrepreneur & Author More Information: UAB News - A is for Arrington: UAB graduate student publishes first children's book The Birmingham Times -…
- Cleats Off, Whistle On - Anthony Jeffries '02
Anthony Jeffries BS, School of Education and Human Sciences - 2002 Referee, NFL More Info Anthony Jeffries - bio LinkedIn - Anthony Jeffries Pro Football Hall of Fame - All-Black Officiating Crew to Work 'MNF' Game AL.com - UAB alumnus par…
- Double Major, Infinite Drive - Maggie Birks
Maggie Birks Student, College of Arts and Sciences More Info LinkedIn UAB News - Turning Passion Into Practical Solution UAB News - Alabama Space Grant Consortium & NASA EPSCoR awards scholarships and fellowships to nine UAB students Six U…
- When the Checklist Isn't Enough - NaBeela Washington '14
NaBeela Washington BA, College of Arts and Sciences, 2014 Artist & Writer Founder, Lucky Jefferson More Information NaBeela Washington (personal website) NaBeela Washington - Publications Lucky Jefferson - homepage Eater - The Almost-Sacre…
- Fairways, Failures, and Finding Purpose - Mike Oimoen '10
Mike Oimoen BS, COLLAT School of Business, 2010 Director of Golf, Veterans Memorial Golf Club (Clear Lake, IA) More Information Veterans Memorial Golf Club - Board & Staff Clear Lake Mirror Reporter - Oimoen named Director of Golf at Veter…
- The Power of Creative Spaces - Idrissa Snider '13
Idrissa Snider MA, College of Arts and Sciences, 2013 Author More Information Personal Website - Dr. Idrissa N. Snider Kaleidoscope - Girl Bye: Turning from Stereotypes to Self-Defined Images, a Womanist Exploration on Crooked Room Analysi…
- Sweet Home, Smart Moves - Greg Canfield '83
Greg Canfield BS, Collat School of Business, 1983 Managing Director of Economic Development, Burr & Forman More Information Burr & Forman - bio Burr & Forman - Greg Canfield to be Awarded Prestigious Order of the Rising Sun Made In Alabama…
- From Sibling Caretake to Nurse - Miracle Reese '08 & '17
Miracle Reese BSN, School of Nursing, 2008 MSN, School of Nursing, 2017 More Information Taste Drink Well - website Shoutout Atlanta - Meet MIRACLE REESE | Nursepreneur & Founder of Taste Drink Well BlackNews.com - Black Nurse Launches Lin…
- A Badge, A Dream, A Choice - Ryan Schwoebel '04
Ryan Schwoebel MS, College of Arts and Sciences, 2004 Investigator, BlueCross/BlueShield of Alabama Adjunct Instructor, UAB More Information LinkedIn Fraud in government: A simulated investigation of a real-world case (manuscript) ABC 33/4…
- From Pigs to Purpose - Caroline Baker '11 & '20
Caroline Baker BSN, School of Nursing - 2011 MSN, School of Nursing - 2020 Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, UAB More Information The 30 Day Mental Health Reset Workbook - Amazon The Mental Health Detox w/ Caroline - website The Mental healt…
- Navigating the Complexities of Nephrology - Dr. Benjamin Hippen '04
Dr. Benjamin Hippen MD Fellowship, Heersink School of Medicine, 2004 Global Head of Clinical Affairs/CMO for Care Delivery, Fresenius Medical Care More Information Fresenius Medical Care - Dr. Hippen on the Finalization of the Improving Or…
- Disease Detective - Lt. Bekah Sutter '22
Lt. Bekah Sutter MPH, School of Public Health - 2022 CERT, School of Public Health - 2022 Epidemic Intelligence Services Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Lieutenant Nurse/Epidemiologist, US Public Health Service More Inf…
- Bringing the Past to Life - Luke Harlan '08
Luke Harlan BA - College of Arts and Sciences, 2008 Creative Producer/Director More Information Personal website - luke-harlan.com IMBD - Luke Harlan LinkedIn
- Drawn to Dazzling Dreams - Eric Hardy '98
Eric Hardy BS, Collat School of Business - 1998 Healthcare Executive, Independent Consultant
- The Right Place at the Right Time - Renee Davis '95 & Carl Peoples
Renee Davis BS, School of Engineering - 1995 Broadway Producer Carl Peoples Broadway Producer More Information Central Alabama Theater Bham Now - Several Birmingham Producers are up for Tony Awards Stereophonic Broadway World - Carl People…
- UAB Love Story - Archie '06 & Christina '07/'17 Blackmon
Archie Blackmon BS, Collat School of Business - 2006 Network Communications Analyst, Motion Industries Christina Blackmon BA, College of Arts and Sciences - 2007 MPA, College of Arts and Sciences - 2017 Assistant Director of Systems and Op…
- An Eye-Opening Naval Career - CDR Micah Kinney OD '10 & '16
The opinions and statements expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Navy or the Department of Defense. Micah Kinney, O.D., Ph.D. OD, School of Optometry, 2010…
- Staying Curious - Dr. Tony Jones '86
Dr. Tony Jones MD, Heersink School of Medicine, 1986 Retired More Information UAB Scholars - Tony Jones Heersink School of Medicine News - Meet medicine leadership in 2022, a series: Get to know Tony Jones, M.D. AMGA - bio Heersink School…
- The Power of Personal Narratives - Dr. Courtney Worley '07
Dr. Courtney Worley MPH, School of Public Health, 2007 VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Staff Psychologist More Information Courtney Worley, PhD, ABPP, DBSM, MPH - personal website Courtney And a Canvas
- Flash of Creativity - Keith Cockrell '77
Keith Cockrell BA, College of Arts and Sciences, 1977 Musician & Composer More Information Personal Website - keithcockrell.com
- Passionate for Palliative Care - Dr. Ginger Campbell '80, '84 & '15
Dr. Ginger Campbell MSE, School of Engineering, 1980 MD, Heersink School of Medicine, 1984 Fellowship, Heersink School of Medicine, 2015 Palliative Medicine Consultant, Totara Hospice Podcaster More Information Personal Website - virginiac…
- Stressed Out & Scatterbrained - Bonnie Blue Edwards '09
Bonnie Blue Edwards BS, Collat School of Business, 2009 Freelance Producer, Author More Information Personal Website - bonnieblueedwards.com Walnut Street Publishing - Stressed Out & Scatterbrained Amazon - Stressed Out & Scatterbrained In…
- Real-Life Nightmare - Kathleen Stafford '73
Kathleen Stafford BA, College of Arts and Sciences, 1973 Artist More Information Kathleen Stafford - personal website Deja Vu - link to The Washington Post article Kathleen Stafford - Shop Art ADST - Fake Eyeglasses and an Elaborate Ruse U…
- The Gloves are Off - Jimmy Pham '21 & '23
Jimmy Pham BS, Collat School of Business - 2021 MS, School of Health Professions - 2023 Student, UAB More Information UAB Reporter - From punches to pitches, Pham looks for maximum impact NNPA - UAB's Jimmy Pham: From mixed martial arts to…
- Can't Never Try - Linda Coogan '86 & '96
Linda Coogan BS-School of Nursing, 1986 MSHA-School of Health Professions, 1996 More Information Integrative Nurse Coach Academy - Podcast Shelby Living - Her Worst Nightmare AL.com - Birmingham's Matthew Smith remembered for passion to he…
- The Power of Saying "OK" - Dr. Sherry Colgin '81
Sherry Colgin, M.D. MD-Heersink School of Medicine, 1981 FEL-Heersink School of Medicine (Orthopedic Surgery), 1991 Retired More Information Guidepost - A Sidelined Surgeon Finds New Purpose as a Swimming Coach AL.com - Triathlete, 61, com…
- Unexpected Opportunities - John Fields '03
John Fields 2003-BA, College of Arts & Sciences | Honors College Curator and Lydia Cheney & Jim Sokol Endowed Director, Abroms-Engel Institute for Visual Arts (AEIVA) More Information Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts UAB News - J…
- Hometown Hero - Joe Webb '09
Joe Webb BS, College of Arts and Sciences, 2009 Head Football Coach, Jackson-Olin High School More Info Joe Webb - Wikipedia page UAB Football - 2009 Football Roster Joe Webb - NFL.com Yellowhammer - Former UAB, NFL quarterback Joe Webb be…
- Working Toward a Clean World - Dr. Josh Forakis '23
Josh Forakis PHD-College of Arts and Sciences, 2023 CERT-Graduate School, 2023 Postdoc-Hawaii Pacific University More Information Dissertation - A CURE for Microplastics: Introducing First-Year Honors Students to Environmental Chemistry th…
- Shaping His Own Destiny - Dr. Groesbeck Parham '81
Dr. Groesbeck Parham MD-Heersink School of Medicine, 1981 Residency-Heersink School of Medicine, 1985 Senior Clinical Expert, World Health Organization CEO, Friends of Africa Friends of Africa, Inc. (501c3) Donate - thefriendsofafrica.org/…
- Banking on His Roots - Olu Ogunbi '12
Olu Ogunbi BS, Collat School of Business/Honors College '12 More Information Olu Ogunbi - personal website Business Africa Online - Las Gidi: Bringing Nigerian culture and flavors to the USA CentralAL Inc! - 40 Under 40 2023 Gumptown Magaz…
- Never a Dull Moment - Dr. Kennie Bramlett '81
Dr. Kennie Bramlett MD, Heersink School of Medicine - 1981 MD Residency, Heersink School of Medicine - 1986 Bramlett Orthopedic Clinic, Doctor More Information Bramlett Orthopedic Clinic, homepage Bramlett Orthopedic Clinic, biography Clin…
- Rock Star of Nutrition - Dr. Michelle Cardel '09 & '12
Michelle Cardel MS, School of Health Professions - 2009 Certificate, School of Health Professions - 2012 PhD, School of Health Professions - 2012 Senior Director of Global Clinical Research and Nutrition, WeightWatchers More Information We…