Parent Advisory Council

Active participation in the Parent Advisory Council is a rewarding way to share in your student’s college years. Although all parents of UA undergraduate students receive resources from Parent & Family Programs and are invited to be partners in their student’s education, council members take an active role at the University by serving as liaisons between the University and parents. Ideal applicants are energetic, creative, and dedicated to the improvement of the University and its support of students and their families.

The University of Alabama Parent Advisory Council is comprised of parents of UA undergraduates who:

• Provide insight from the parent/family perspective
• Act as a liaison between UA parents and the Division of Student Life
• Support the University and encourage other parents to do the same

Council Member Requirements

• Meet each semester (twice virtually in fall, once in-person & once virtually in spring) to learn ways to support students, discuss issues concerning parents, interact with University administration, and serve as the voice of all UA parents.
• Advise Parent & Family Programs as to important issues facing University of Alabama families.
• Promote “staying connected” with the University among parents of current and prospective UA students.
• Be knowledgeable of campus resources and share information about those with other UA parents.
• Volunteer during parent & family orientation, family weekend, and other campus events.
• Support the University by making an annual financial contribution to the Capstone Family Fund.
• Serve a two year renewable term on the Parents Advisory Council.

Members

We thank the following 2023-2024 PAC members for their service:

• Amber and Chris Charboneau; Houston, TX
• Amy Hinton; Hattiesburg, MS
• Ashley Wood; Calhoun, GA
• Ava Hollingshed; McDonough, GA
• Betsy Tepedino; Southbury, CT
• Brooke Freeman and Chris Koeller; Greeley, CO
• Christine Burrel; Suwanee, GA
• Dana and Dr. Vincent Schmidt; Sewell, NJ
• David Graham; Boerne, TX
• Demica Sanders; Birmingham, AL
• Elisabeth Tepedino; Southbury, CN
• Erin Hollinger; Mt. Vernon, IN
• Heather Brock; Birmingham, AL
• Jennifer Gossard; Hoover, AL
• Jill Greblick; Newton, MA
• John and Lynn Ann Lescenski; Las Vegas, NV
• Judy Sapos; Pittsburgh, PA
• Julie Anderson; Hoover, AL
• Karen Phillips; Moulton, AL
• Kelly Gross; Austin, TX
• Kim Smith; Fairhope, AL
• Kristen Ryan; Germantown, TN
• Larry Blase; Woodstock, GA
• Larry Skolnick; Memphis, TN
• Latrice Nichols and Nadiya Olusoga; Elkton, MD
• Lilly Posada Waller; Roswell, GA
• Lisa Ferrell and Jim Jackson; Little Rock, AR
• Lisa Sullivan; Roswell, GA
• Lisa Marie Ferrell and David Ferrell; Raleigh, NC
• Lori Wyrsch; Manahawkin, NJ
• Luis Gonzalez; Pembroke Pines, FL
• Marci Gurwitch Ballin; Las Vegas, NV
• Mark McCleary; Minneapolis, MN
• Melissa Walaitis; Manchester, MO
• Monica Richard; Westfield, IN
• Nina Lay; Dallas, GA
• Pamela Bryant; Farmington Hills, MI
• Quaneka Robinson; Birmingham, AL
• Reagan Welham; Bellaire, TX
• Rick and Jill Ramirez; Southlake, TX
• Robert Napiltonia; Powell Butte; OR
• Robert and Kacey Thomas; Henderson, NV
• Robyn Lawlor; Wolcott, CT
• Shannon Matwiyoff; Reno, NV
• Sherri Blank; Trussville, AL
• Stacey Schlesinger; Statesville, NC
• Dr. Tamara Moodie; Miramar, FL
• Tammie Williams; Pell City, AL
• Tiffany Alexander; Greensboro, GA

Applications

Applications for the Parent Advisory Council are available in July of each year. If you are interested in applying for the Parent Advisory Council, please out this form and we will send you the application and info packet for the 2024-2025 academic year. Applications submissions have closed for the 2023-2024 academic year.

If you would like to receive a Parent Advisory Council information packet/application, please feel free to give our office a call at 1-800-392-2777 or send us an email at parents@ua.edu.