Category: Faculty


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…


Sherron Wilkes

BSW Program Director, Clinical Assistant Professor Contact Information Email: skwilkes@ua.eduOffice: Little Hall 1011Phone: 205-348-4750 Departments Areas of Interest and Expertise Education Bio Dr. Sherron Wilkes has a zeal for student engagement and retention, leadership, and macro social work practice just to name a few. Dr. Wilkes has assisted college students with organizing both campus and community…


Courtney Chapman Thomas

Director of Experiential Programs and Community Partnerships, Clinical Assistant Professor of Practice Contact Information Email: courtney.thomas@ua.eduOffice: Little Hall 2016Phone: (205) 348-3934 Departments Education Areas of Interest and Expertise Bio Courtney Chapman Thomas is a native of Eufaula, AL. For the last ten years, Courtney has served as the Senior Director of The Center for Service and…


Dalila John

MSW Program Director and Clinical Assistant Professor Contact Information Email: djohn2@ua.eduOffice: Little Hall 1010Phone: (205) 348-4731 Departments Areas of Interest and Expertise Education Research Experience Practical Experience


Kathleen W. Welker

Coordinator of Instructional Technology and Senior Instructor Contact Information Email: kwelker@sw.ua.eduOffice: Little Hall 2032Phone: (205) 348-0033 Areas of Interest and Expertise Education


Carrie Turner

MSW Practicum Education Coordinator, Senior Instructor Contact Information Email: ceturner6@ua.eduOffice: Little Hall 2012Phone: (205) 348-7278 Departments Areas of Interest and Expertise Education Bio Carrie Turner, LICSW, currently serves as a MSW Practicum Education Coordinator for the School of Social Work at The University of Alabama. In this role, Ms. Turner has worked closely with the members…


Amy C. Traylor

Washington D.C. Program Coordinator and Associate Professor Contact Information Email: atraylor@sw.ua.eduOffice: Little Hall 3019Phone: (205) 348-2189 Departments Areas of Interest and Expertise Education Awards Selected Publications


Shayla Smith

BSW Field Coordinator, Chief Diversity Officer, and Senior Instructor Contact Information Email: stsmith7@sw.ua.eduOffice: Little Hall 2012Phone: (205) 348-4529 Departments Areas of Interest and Expertise Education Bio Shayla Smith is the BSW Field Coordinator at the University of Alabama, School of Social Work and has served in this position for 6 years.  In support of undergraduate students,…


Brenda D. Smith

Professor Contact Information Email: bsmith2@ua.eduOffice: Little Hall 2027Phone: (205) 348-6528 Areas of Interest and Expertise Education Bio Dr. Brenda Smith’s research focuses on the child welfare system and how organizational and policy contexts can affect practice in human service organizations. She has studied how toxic organizational conditions can hinder the use of evidence and strengths-based practices…


Cassandra E. Simon

Associate Professor Contact Information Email: csimon@sw.ua.eduOffice: Little Hall 2008 Phone: (205) 348-4586 Areas of Interest and Expertise Education Selected Publications