Editor Biographies, Spring 2023
Katherine Amberson
Editor/Writer
Hometown: Birmingham, Alabama
Major/Minor: Public Relations/Spanish
Academic Achievements: President’s List (Fall 2020–Fall 2022), Kappa Tau Alpha National Honor Society, Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, Spanish Seal of Biliteracy
Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Media Writing Center Mentor—University of Alabama (September 2022-Present), Staff Member and Social Media Content Creator—Camp Winnataska (Summer 2021, 2022), Vice President of Inclusion—Kappa Delta (November 2022-Present)
Organization Membership: PRSA, PRSSA, Bateman Team, Kappa Delta, Greek Ambassadors
Lauren Bingham
Editor/Writer
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Major/Minor: Public Relations/Data Applications and Technology
Academic Achievements: President’s List (Fall 2020, Spring 2021), Dean’s List (Fall 2021-Present)
Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Assistant Director of Creative Media—Capstone Agency (Fall 2022–Present), Creative Media Director—Church at the Oaks (January 2022–Present), Fitness Instructor—True40 Fitness Studio (Fall 2020–Fall 2021), Leadership Intern–Pine Cove Camps (May–August 2023), Media Intern—Pine Cove Camps (May–August 2022), Summer Counselor—Pine Cove Camps (May–June 2021), Greek Ambassador—The University of Alabama (Fall 2020–Fall 2021), Nancy Wayne Hendricks Scholarship—The University of Alabama (Fall 2020)
Community Service: Tuscaloosa Young Life, Bama IJM Advocate
Organization Membership: Capstone Agency, Tuscaloosa Young Life, Alabama International Justice Mission, Alpha Gamma Delta
Annabelle Blomeley
Design Director
Hometown: Birmingham, Alabama
Majors/Minor: Anthropology and Public Relations/Blount Liberal Arts
Academic Achievements: President’s List (Fall 2019–Fall 2023); Honors College; Blount Scholars Program
Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Editorial Assistant—Alabama Alumni Magazine (May 2021–Present); Culture Editor—The Crimson White [previously staff reporter (October 2019–May 2021) and assistant culture editor (May 2021–May 2022)]; Tutor—Media Writing Center (August 2021–Present); PR and Communications Coordinator—UA Department of Anthropology (August 2022–Present); Intern—Global Xplorer (October 2018–August 2019)
Community Service: Alabama Action
Organization Membership: The Crimson White, Anthropology Club, Blount Scholars Program, Alice Magazine, Alabama Alumni Magazine, Student Initiative Board, Media Writing Center Tutor
Jen Bowman
Editorial Director
Hometown: South Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Major/Minor: Public Relations/Creative Writing
Academic Achievements: President’s List (Spring 2020, Spring 2022, Fall 2022), Dean’s List (Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021), Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society (2019–Present)
Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Editor-in-Chief—Alice Magazine (May 2022–Present), President—C&IS Ambassadors (May 2022-Present), Editorial Intern—Modern Luxury (January 2022–January 2023), Susan Colvin Prize (2022), Events & Annual Givings Student Assistant—Tisch Student Services & External Relations (January 2022–May 2022), On-Site Coordinator—C&IS Lead Retreat (October 2021), President—C&IS Student Executive Council (May 2021–May 2022), Managing Editor—Alice Magazine (May 2021–May 2022), Emerging Leader Award—C&IS (2021), Member of the Year Award—C&IS Student Executive Council (2021), Writing Intern—UA’s College of Human Environmental Sciences (February 2021-May 2021), Secretary—C&IS Student Executive Council (May 2020–May 2021), Lifestyle Editor—Alice Magazine (May 2020–May 2021)
Community Service: South Williamsport Community Park Improvement Association
Organization Membership: C&IS Ambassadors, C&IS Student Executive Council, Alice Magazine
Helen Carson
Editor/Writer
Hometown: Birmingham, Alabama
Major/Minor: Public Relations/International Business
Academic Achievements: Dean’s List (August 2020–August 2022), Honors College
Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: About Town—Staff Writer/Intern (December 2022), Social Media Manager—Bossi (March 2022–Present)
Community Service: Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter, First Light Shelter for Women and Children, American Cancer Society, Make A Wish
Organization Membership: Chi Omega Nu Beta, PRSSA, Professional Women in Communication and Business
Hailey Castillo
Editor/Writer
Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana
Major/Minor: Public Relations/Digital Consumer Engagement
Academic Achievements: Dean’s List (Spring & Fall 2022), President’s List (Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021)
Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Student Assistant—University of Alabama Athletics Communications (August 2022–present), Head Journalist—Girls Club (May 2022-December 2022) Writer/Newsletter Committee—Her Campus at Alabama (January 2021–October 2022), Assistant to Program Assistant—C&IS Communication Studies Office (August 2021–May 2022), Social Media Intern—Alabama Hockey Club (August 2020–October 2021)
Organization Membership: C&IS Social Media Ambassadors (April 2021–December 2022), C&IS Student Executive Council (March 2021–December 2022)
Emilia Ciezadlo
Editor/Writer
Hometown: Hawthorn Woods, Illinois
Major/Minor: Public Relations/Psychology
Academic Achievements: Honors College, President’s List
Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Campus Leader—Apple (August 2021–Present), Rep in Retail—Apple (December 2022–January 2023), Marketing and Communications Intern—Zurich Insurance (May 2022–August 2022)
Community Service: Ronald McDonald House Charities
Organization Membership: C&IS Ambassadors, Environmental Council, PRSSA
Sophie Collins
Marketing Director
Hometown: Milton, Georgia
Major/Minors: Public Relations/Political Science and Communication Studies
Academic Achievements: Dean’s List, President’s List
Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Intern—Melissa Libby & Associates (May 2022–August 2022), Tide Watch Mentor (Spring 2023)
Community Service: Volunteer—Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter
Organization Membership: Advertising and Public Relations Student Initiative Board, Capstone Communication Student Society, PRSSA, PRCA, The Oakley Society
Olivia Esquivel
Editor/Writer
Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana
Major/Minors: Public Relations/Leadership Communication and Global & Cultural Perspectives
Academic Achievements: National Merit Scholar, President’s List (Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2022), Dean’s List (Spring 2022), 3rd place in Aldag Business Competition (2021)
Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: C&IS Social Media Ambassador (August 2021-present), Student Assistant at Bruno Business Library (July 2022–present)
Alaina McDuffie
Editor/Writer
Hometown: Slidell, Louisiana
Major/Minor: Public Relations/Sales
Academic Achievements: President’s List (August 2020–December 2022), Certificate of Academic Achievement (April 2022)
Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Building Manager—UA Student Center (August 2022–Present); Contributing Writer—WVUA-FM (September 2021–December 2021); Podcast Content Captain—Local Entertainment Promotional Team (September 2021–December 2021); Contributing Writer—Beyond the Classroom (August 2021–December 2021)
Community Service: Mount Olive Feeding Ministry
Organization Membership: UA Honors College, Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, PRSSA, PRCA, No Strings Attached, University Chorus
Ginger Morrow
Editor/Writer
Hometown: Columbia, Tennessee
Major/Minor: Public Relations, Political Science/History, Liberal Arts
Academic Achievements: National Merit Scholar, Dean’s List
Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Editing Intern—WVUA-TV 23 (August 2022-November 2022), Production Intern—WVUA-TV 23 (February 2022-May 2022), Morning Show Host—WVUA 90.7 FM (August 2022-December 2022), DJ — WVUA 90.7 FM (February 2021–May 2022), Contributing Writer—The Crimson White (September 2021–February 2022)
Community Service: Gorgas House Volunteer Tour Guide (February 2021–Present)
Organization Membership: Blount Scholars Honors Program, Local Entertainment Promotional Team, UA Museums
Morgan Perkins
Editor/Writer
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Major/Minor: Public Relations/Psychology
Academic Achievements: President’s List (Fall 2019–Present)
Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Vice President of Finance and Fundraising—UA Dance Marathon (March 2022–Present), Director of Business Partnerships—UA Dance Marathon (May 2021–February 2022), Assistant Team Lead—Center of Service and Leadership (March 2022–Present), Senior Account Executive—Capstone Agency (August 2022–Present), Senior Strategist—Capstone Agency (September 2019–May 2022), Director of Membership—BAMA NAMI (March 2021–August 2022), Summer Intern—Kenneth Young Center (May 2022–August 2022), Student Tutor—Bill Battle Academic Center (October 2021–Present)
Community Service: UA Dance Marathon
Organization Membership: Capstone Agency, UA Dance Marathon, PRCA, Pi Beta Phi
Jenna Richardson
Editor/Writer
Hometown: Hoover, Alabama
Major/Minor: Public Relations/English
Academic Achievements: President’s List (Fall 2020–Fall 2022), Capstone Agency Firm Director Award (Fall 2022), C&IS Emerging Leadership Award (2021–2022 Academic Year), C&IS Academic Achievement Award (2021–2022 Academic Year)
Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Account Executive—Capstone Agency (January 2022–Present), Associate Chief Justice—C&IS Academic Honor Council (August 2021–Present), Camera Assistant—The World Games International Sports Broadcasting Office (July 2022), Social Media Strategist—The Crimson White (January 2021–Present), Desk Assistant—UA Housing and Residential Communities (August 2021–Present), Opinion Columnist—The Crimson White (August 2020–May 2021)
Community Service: Wesley Foundation Community Service/Outreach
Organization Membership: PRCA, Capstone Agency, C&IS Academic Honor Council, UA Wesley Foundation, University Chorus
