The Staff
Derek Osborn, CPS CPM
Executive Director
Derek has been the Executive Director of PRIDE since 2013. Derek's mission as director was to completely revamp, grow and modernize prevention when he took the position as the director. PRIDE now does more education and community based programming than ever before and continues to grow. Derek speaks at various conferences throughout the southeast regarding current drug trends, accessibility, chemical composition, and the dark net.
Derek is a Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) by AADAA and IC&RC and is one of the few Certified Prevention Managers (CPM) in the State of Alabama.
Feel free to contact Derek with any questions:
pridetuscaloosa@gmail.com
Nicole Shine
Nicole Shine joined PRIDE of Tuscaloosa staff as Prevention Director in August of 2019. Nicole has been in the prevention field for five years. She is a graduate of Stillman College and is a proud member of the Delta Sigma Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Nicole’s favorite quote says “Balance, peace, and joy are the fruit of a successful life. It starts with recognizing your talents and finding ways to serve others by using them.”- Thomas Kinkade
Nicole truly believes that her talents are best served through her work in prevention and by helping youth become productive, and drug free adults.
Nicole Shine joined PRIDE of Tuscaloosa staff as Prevention Director in August of 2019. Nicole has been in the prevention field for five years. She is a graduate of Stillman College and is a proud member of the Delta Sigma Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Nicole’s favorite quote says “Balance, peace, and joy are the fruit of a successful life. It starts with recognizing your talents and finding ways to serve others by using them.”- Thomas Kinkade
Nicole truly believes that her talents are best served through her work in prevention and by helping youth become productive, and drug free adults.
Megan Princewill
Prevention Coordinator
Megan Princewill says, "Dont do drugs. Drugs are bad. We dont like addiction.”
Megan Princewill joined PRIDE of Tuscaloosa as a Prevention Specialist in April of 2018. Prior to finding her place in prevention, Megan spent several years working with teenagers as a youth pastor in North Mississippi and West Texas. Megan completed her Masters in Psychology with a specialization in Child & Adolescent Development. Megan and her husband, Camari, love new adventures, traveling, spending time with family and their two cats, Jack & Diane.
Prevention Coordinator
Megan Princewill says, "Dont do drugs. Drugs are bad. We dont like addiction.”
Megan Princewill joined PRIDE of Tuscaloosa as a Prevention Specialist in April of 2018. Prior to finding her place in prevention, Megan spent several years working with teenagers as a youth pastor in North Mississippi and West Texas. Megan completed her Masters in Psychology with a specialization in Child & Adolescent Development. Megan and her husband, Camari, love new adventures, traveling, spending time with family and their two cats, Jack & Diane.
Carson Bryant
Prevention Specialist
Carson Bryant began working for PRIDE as a Prevention Specialist in June of 2019. She attained her Bachelors of Science in Public Health with a concentration in Community Health Education at Western Kentucky University. She also earned certificates in Worksite Health Promotion, as well as Health Education and Health Promotion. She was born and raised in Kentucky and moved to Tuscaloosa with her fiancé as he continues his education at UA. She is very passionate about this field and is excited to make a difference in a new community.
Prevention Specialist
Carson Bryant began working for PRIDE as a Prevention Specialist in June of 2019. She attained her Bachelors of Science in Public Health with a concentration in Community Health Education at Western Kentucky University. She also earned certificates in Worksite Health Promotion, as well as Health Education and Health Promotion. She was born and raised in Kentucky and moved to Tuscaloosa with her fiancé as he continues his education at UA. She is very passionate about this field and is excited to make a difference in a new community.
Megan Mayfield
Prevention Specialist
Megan Mayfield began working for PRIDE as a prevention specialist in October 2019. Megan graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in December of 2016 with a Bachelor’s of Social Work and a minor in Medical Sociology. After graduation, her passion for helping people sent her to Spain for several months on a mission trip. In January 2018 Megan began working on her Master’s of Social Work at the University of Alabama. She was inspired to work within the drug prevention community because of her family history with substance abuse.
Prevention Specialist
Megan Mayfield began working for PRIDE as a prevention specialist in October 2019. Megan graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in December of 2016 with a Bachelor’s of Social Work and a minor in Medical Sociology. After graduation, her passion for helping people sent her to Spain for several months on a mission trip. In January 2018 Megan began working on her Master’s of Social Work at the University of Alabama. She was inspired to work within the drug prevention community because of her family history with substance abuse.
Kenna Young
Prevention Specialist
Kenna Young joined PRIDE of Tuscaloosa as a prevention specialist in August of 2019. Kenna graduated from The University of Alabama in December of 2017 with a Bachelors in Human Environmental Science. During her studies she took courses regarding drugs and addiction and realized the importance of drug education and prevention in society. She is very passionate about making a positive impact on any community that surrounds her. Kenna has an adventurous spirit that lead her to travel the world to do missionary work, spending extensive time in Africa and Cambodia. She is excited to continue doing good work for the people of Alabama.
Kenna's Favorite quote is by John Wesley which says, "Do all the good you can. By all the means you can. In all the ways you can. In all the places you can. At all the times you can. To all the people you can. As long as ever you can."
Prevention Specialist
Kenna Young joined PRIDE of Tuscaloosa as a prevention specialist in August of 2019. Kenna graduated from The University of Alabama in December of 2017 with a Bachelors in Human Environmental Science. During her studies she took courses regarding drugs and addiction and realized the importance of drug education and prevention in society. She is very passionate about making a positive impact on any community that surrounds her. Kenna has an adventurous spirit that lead her to travel the world to do missionary work, spending extensive time in Africa and Cambodia. She is excited to continue doing good work for the people of Alabama.
Kenna's Favorite quote is by John Wesley which says, "Do all the good you can. By all the means you can. In all the ways you can. In all the places you can. At all the times you can. To all the people you can. As long as ever you can."
Gabrielle (Gabby) Zepnick
Prevention Specialist
Gabrielle Zepnick began working for PRIDE of Tuscaloosa in August 2019. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology at Florida Atlantic University. After graduating, she moved to Tuscaloosa, Alabama to pursue her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health and Counseling at the University of Alabama. Gabrielle lives with her fiancé Clay, and Jack Russel Terrier named Jack. Gabby enjoys working out, cooking, and enjoying time with her family.
Prevention Specialist
Gabrielle Zepnick began working for PRIDE of Tuscaloosa in August 2019. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology at Florida Atlantic University. After graduating, she moved to Tuscaloosa, Alabama to pursue her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health and Counseling at the University of Alabama. Gabrielle lives with her fiancé Clay, and Jack Russel Terrier named Jack. Gabby enjoys working out, cooking, and enjoying time with her family.
A Special Thank You!
Thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers that help keep PRIDE going! Each of you have helped spread substance abuse prevention education throughout the area in some form. Thank you!
Thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers that help keep PRIDE going! Each of you have helped spread substance abuse prevention education throughout the area in some form. Thank you!
