The Staff
Derek Osborn
Executive Director
Derek has been the executive director of PRIDE since 2013. Derek was able to completely revamp the program when he took the position as the director. PRIDE now does more education and community based programs than ever before. Derek speaks at local events throughout the community. He is an annual speaker for the ASADS conference, and has continuously been asked to speak at various conferences throughout the state.
Derek is a Tuscaloosa native. He has a beautiful wife Lynn and two adorable little girls. Derek graduated from UT Chattanooga and shortly after began working at Decatur Mental Health Center where he worked as a courts referral officer. Derek is now a Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS), and a great one at that.
Feel free to contact Derek with any questions:
pridetuscaloosa@gmail.com
Nicole Hall
Prevention Coordinator
Nicole is the newest employee for PRIDE. After graduation from the University of Alabama she was offered the position of Prevention Coordinator after completing an internship with PRIDE. Nicole is over the Tobacco Free Alabama mini-grantee program and the 3rd Grade Program. Mainly, she feels in the gaps when needed! Nicole is a recent resident to the Tuscaloosa area, but do not worry she loves it! Recently married, Nicole and her husband Jordan have 4 fur-children together and are looking forward to staying as long as possible!
If you are interested in learning more about PRIDE, volunteering, or inquiring about our programs you can contact Nicole through the information below.
nkhughes81@yahoo.com
(205) 764-0351
Prevention Coordinator
Nicole is the newest employee for PRIDE. After graduation from the University of Alabama she was offered the position of Prevention Coordinator after completing an internship with PRIDE. Nicole is over the Tobacco Free Alabama mini-grantee program and the 3rd Grade Program. Mainly, she feels in the gaps when needed! Nicole is a recent resident to the Tuscaloosa area, but do not worry she loves it! Recently married, Nicole and her husband Jordan have 4 fur-children together and are looking forward to staying as long as possible!
If you are interested in learning more about PRIDE, volunteering, or inquiring about our programs you can contact Nicole through the information below.
nkhughes81@yahoo.com
(205) 764-0351
A Special Thank You!
Thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers that help keep PRIDE going! Terry Heverly and the ladies that help with the "Have a Little PRIDE" program- we could not do what we do without you! We also have countless individuals that have helped with our events. 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! Terry Heverly and the ladies that help with the "Have a Little PRIDE" program- we could not do what we do without you! We also have countless individuals that have helped with our events. Each of you have helped spread substance abuse prevention education throughout the area in some form. Thank you!
