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  • Kemba Smith Pradia to Be Keynote Speaker for Ethel H. Hall Colloquium

    TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Kemba Smith Pradia, BSW is set to deliver the keynote address Feb. 16 as part of the 2022 Ethel H. Hall African American Heritage Month Celebration Colloquium from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This year’s event, as well as Pradia’s presentation, “Reimagining Criminal Justice: Changing the Narrative,” will be completely virtual due…

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  • Lindamarie Olson

    Assistant Professor Contact Information Email: leolson2@ua.eduOffice: 3007 Little HallPhone: 205-348-0049 Areas of Interest and Expertise Education Bio Dr. Lindamarie Olson’s research focuses on intervening with at-risk youth to reduce their initial contact with the justice system and to limit their ongoing involvement in the system. Dr. Olson has conducted research examining the effectiveness of neurofeedback in…

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  • Amie Brunson

    Assistant Professor Contact Information Email: Abrunson1@ua.eduOffice: 3020 Little HallPhone: 205-348-3942 Areas of Interest and Expertise Education Bio  Dr. Amie Brunson is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and obtained her Doctor of Social Work from the University of Alabama in 2022. She also received her Master of Social Work from the University of South Carolina in…

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  • Hyunjune Lee

    Assistant Professor Contact Information Email: hlee111@ua.eduOffice: 3008 Little HallPhone: 205-348-0527 Areas of Interest and Expertise Education Bio Dr. Hyunjune Lee’s research agenda focuses on understanding the developmental effects of early adversities on individuals, especially among minoritized/marginalized populations. His current research focuses on understanding the impact of childhood violence exposure on the youth’s violent and aggressive behaviors…

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