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UAB Green and Told

by University of Alabama at Birmingham

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.

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  1. From Plan A to Purpose - Dillan Brewer '20 & '21

    Dillan Brewer MBA, Collat School of Business, 2020 MSHA, School of Health Professions, 2021 Director of Strategic Planning, Children's Health (Dallas) More Information UAB News - Dillan Brewer: Paying it Forward LinkedIn - Dillan Brewer

  2. The Science of Never Giving Up - Dr. Susanna Greer '00

    Dr. Susanna Greer PhD, Graduate School, 2000 Chief Scientific Officer, The V Foundation More Info V Foundation - Susanna F. Greer, PhD. Lifestyles Magazine - $500 million for cancer research: V Foundation and Susanna Geer and team honor Jim Valvano's "Don't Every Give Up" legacy Medium - Leading...

  3. From Safe Choice to Calling - Logan Talbot '11

    Logan Talbot BA, College of Arts and Sciences/Honors College, 2011 Associate Chief Counsel, California Civil Rights Department More Information Logan Talbot - Choosing Passion Over Practicality UAB News - UAB Junior Logan Talbot Wins Prestigious Truman Scholarship LinkedIn - Profile UAB News…

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  4. Following the Music - Carolyn Violi

    Carolyn Violi Former faculty member More Information UAB Department of Theatre - Carolyn Violi Create Birmingham - I Create Birmingham: Carolyn Violi and Royzell D. Walker Bham Now - Several Birmingham producers are up for Tony Awards Indiana Gazette - Indiana native is a co-producer for two…

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  5. Leap, Then Learn - Anna Threadcraft '22

    Anna Threadcraft MS, School of Health Professions, 2022 Wellness Program Manager, Delta Air Lines More Information LinkedIn - personal page YouTube - WBL's 2021 Spring Online Event with Anna Threadcraft, RDN, LD UAB News - New Employee Wellness director brings fresh perspective to program Atlanta...

  6. What People Never Said Before - Dr. Mercedes Tarasovich '17, '20, '24

    Mercedes Tarasovich BA, College of Arts and Sciences, 2017 MA, College of Arts and Sciences, 2020 PHD, College of Arts and Sciences, 2024 More Information Tarasovich Consulting - home page LinkedIn - profile LinkedIn - Summer 2026 Entrepreneurs-in-Residence for Prosper HealthTech Accelerator UAB...

  7. The Victory You'll Never See - Heather McCalley '11

    Heather McCalley MS, College of Arts and Sciences, 2011 CERT, College of Arts and Sciences, 2011 More Information Yellowhammer News - UAB forensics team DarkTower leaves criminals with nowhere to hide DarkTower - homepage LinkedIn - Heather McCalley LinkedIn - International Women's Day post (Gary...

  8. When Hope Holds On - Avery Heffernan '21 & '24

    Avery Heffernan BS, School of Education and Human Sciences, 2021 CERT, School of Education and Human Sciences, 2024 Office Associate, UAB Department of Pediatrics More Information Avery Heffernan - LinkedIn

  9. The Road That Found Him First - Chris Edmonds '92

    Chris Edmonds BS, College of Arts and Sciences, 1992 President of Fixed Income & Data Service, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) More Information Christopher Edmonds - ICE Bio LinkedIn Profile ICE - Chris Edmonds takes the reins at ICE Fixed Income and Data Services YouTube - ICE's Chris Edmonds on...

  10. Laughing into the Spotlight - Nnamdi Ngwe '04

    Nnamdi Ngwe BA, College of Arts and Sciences, 2004 Actor, comedian More Info Personal website imdb.com - Nnamdi Ngwe Upright Citizens Brigade - Nnamdi Ngwe The Second City - Nnamdi Ngwe Canvas Rebel - meet Nnamdi Ngwe Tik Tok - @nnamdingwe

  11. The Making of a Cancer Killer - Dr. Karim Budhwani '15 & '15

    Dr. Karim Budhwani MSBME, School of Engineering & Heersink School of Medicine, 2015 PhD, Graduate School, 2018 CEO, CerFlux More Information UAB School of Engineering: UAB's Karim Budhwani to Deliver Commencement Address at Alma Mater Bham Now - How once license plate brought 3 locals together…

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  12. Chasing "What If" Through Time - Kristen Alger '90 & '95

    Kristen Alger BA, College of Arts and Sciences, 1990 MPH, School of Public Health, 1995 Writer More Information Kristen Alger - personal website Kristen Alger Author - Facebook page Door County Pulse - "Letters Of A Traveling Architect" Released Blog: Rabbit Holes Bella Magazine - What Is...

  13. 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 state: 'Proud to be a Southerner' Hoover Sun - Miss…

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  14. 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 - William Somerall, Jr. LinkedIn - Bill Somerall

  15. 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. Vertical Plus - Lifesaving Archangels

  16. 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 dermatology NP/PA education and engagement gotoPER.com…

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  17. 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 News - Space to Create: Poet Laureate Ashley M. Jones...

  18. Ready, Fire, Aim: Entrepreneurship in Motion - Chris Patel '24

    Chris Patel BS, Collat School of Business 2024 Founder & Owner, Krown Petroleum Dr. Patrick Murphy Goodrich Endowed Chair for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Bill L. Harbert Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship More Information Krown Petroleum website UAB Barefield Entrepreneurship...

  19. The Flame That Found Its Moment - Seth ('18 & '20) and Kristie ('19 & '23) Shierling

    Seth Shierling BA, Collat School of Business, 2018 MBA, Collat School of Business, 2020 UAB, Dining Services Coordinator UAB Athletics, Blaze Coordinator Kristie Shierling BSN, School of Nursing, 2019 MSN, School of Nursing, 2023 UAB, Nurse More Information UAB Magazine - Being Blaze: Find out…

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  20. Happy Medicine - Dr. Letisha Jefferson '07 & '11

    Dr. Letisha Jefferson BS, College of Arts and Sciences, 2007 MD, Heersink School of Medicine, 2011 Pediatrician, Carithers Pediatric Group More Information Learn & Play with Dr. J - homepage The Baltimore Times - Children's Summer Health Check List: Tips to Prepare for a Healthy School Year Femi...

  21. Half a World Away - Matthew Norris '24

    Matthew Norris BS, School of Education and Human Sciences, 2024 Teacher, Helena Middle School More Information UAB News - "There you are, not here I am" - Elementary education graduate uses personal journey to impact future students Birmingham Times - "If hopelessness had a basement, I would be...

  22. Art Meets Anatomy - Lisa Altamirano '98

    Lisa Altamirano MS, School of Health Professions, 1998 More Information Agile Physical Therapy - homepage Agile Physical Therapy - Lisa Altamirano bio UAB News - Lisa Altamirano, PT, BBU (Class of 1998) Vestavia Voice - Women in Business: Lisa Altamirano - Agile Physical Therapy

  23. Clean Water, Clear Mission - Charles Scribner '15

    Charles Scribner MPA, College of Arts and Sciences, 2015 Executive Director, Black Warrior Riverkeeper More Information UAB School of Public Health - Black Warrior Riverkeeper receives 2025 Lou Wooster Public Health Hero Award Black Warrior Riverkeeper - website Black Warrior Riverkeeper…

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  24. Forging a New Rhythm - Dustin Nolen '08

    Dustin Nolen BS, School of Engineering, 2008 President, Vista Engineering More Information Vista Engineering - website Dustin Nolen, P.E. - LinkedIn

  25. From the Yard to the Court - Cedric Dixon '98, '05, '13, '15, '18

    Cedric Dixon BA, CAS, 1998 MAE, EDU, 2005 MAE, EDU, 2013 EDS, EDU, 2015 MAE, EDU, 2018 Bryant Park Elementary School, Assistant Principal More Information Selma Times-Journal - Cedric Dixon chronicles journey after basketball Amazon.com - After the Ball Stops Bouncing Sports-Reference.com…

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  26. Six Majors and a Search for Self - Emily Magda '22

    Emily Magda BA, College of Arts and Sciences (International Studies) & Honors College, 2022 Graduate Student, Sotheby's Institute of Art More Information Emily Magda - LinkedIn UAB Blazer Media - Artist Spotlight UAB Digital Commons - Five UAB student selected for prestigious Fulbright U.S.…

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  27. Detours That Define Us - Carol Pittman '01

    Carol Pittman BS, College of Arts and Sciences, 2001 CEO, RedKnot Resource Group More Information RedKnot Resource Group - website RedKnot Resource Group - Empowering the Next Generation: The Carol Trull Pittman Endowed Scholarship UAB News - Carol Pittman believes in future Blazers Business...

  28. Cult Status: Confirmed - Dr. George Hardy '81

    Dr. George Hardy DMD, School of Dentistry, 1981 Dentist, George W. Hardy DMD More Information George W. Hardy DMD - website George Hardy (actor) - Wikipedia Best Worst Movie - Wikipedia Troll 2 - Rotten Tomatoes Best Worst Movie - Rotten Tomatoes An Oral History of 'Troll 2', the Best Worst Movie...

  29. 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 Birmingham Promise Scholars Program graduate; lands...

  30. 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 - Children's Book on Birmingham's First Black Mayor Penned...

  31. 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 part of NFL officiating history AL.com - 4 years ago, a…

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  32. 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 UAB students awarded NASA Alabama Space Grant Consortium...

  33. 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-Sacred Dance of Making Southern Mac and Cheese Reader - Food...

  34. 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 Veterans Memorial Golf Club UAB Men's Golf - Mike Oimoen (bio)...

  35. 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 Analysis Amazon - Unmasking Authentic Black Female Identity (book)

  36. 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 - Sec. Canfield to join Birmingham law firm after…

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  37. 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 Line of Natural Tea Blends, Handcrafted With Wellness in Mind

  38. 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 33/40 - Birmingham woman denied bonus at work to plead guilty...

  39. 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 health Detox - YouTube UAB National Alumni Society - The Power…

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  40. 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 Organ Transplant Access (IOTA) Rule Fresenius Medical Care -...

  41. 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 Info CDC - Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) CDC -...

  42. 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

  43. Drawn to Dazzling Dreams - Eric Hardy '98

    Eric Hardy BS, Collat School of Business - 1998 Healthcare Executive, Independent Consultant

  44. 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 Peoples Over the Mountain Journal - A California Dream: Centra...

  45. 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 Operations, UAB More Info...

  46. 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 PHD, School of Optometry, 2016 Aerospace Optometrist, U.S....

  47. 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 of Medicine News - Jones named Chief Physician Executive

  48. 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

  49. Flash of Creativity - Keith Cockrell '77

    Keith Cockrell BA, College of Arts and Sciences, 1977 Musician & Composer More Information Personal Website - keithcockrell.com

  50. 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 - virginiacampbellmd.com Podcast Hall of Fame Brain Science podcast...

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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.

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