Nicole Shine, BS, CPS
Interim Executive Director, Prevention Director
Nicole Shine joined P.R.I.D.E. 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.
Interim Executive Director, Prevention Director
Nicole Shine joined P.R.I.D.E. 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.
Kenna Young, BS, CPS
Prevention Coordinator
Kenna Young joined P.R.I.D.E. 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 Coordinator
Kenna Young joined P.R.I.D.E. 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."
Corlina Koranda, MA, APS
Prevention Specialist
Corlina joined P.R.I.D.E. of Tuscaloosa in August of 2020. She has a BA in Criminal Justice
and a MA in Counseling and Educational Psychology from the University of South Dakota.
Corlina has four children who all attend Tuscaloosa County Schools. She enjoys traveling the
Southeast watching her children play sports, but admits she dreams of the day when they can
take a vacation that doesn’t include a ball and a field. Corlina also has a precious rescue pup
named Buster.
Prevention Specialist
Corlina joined P.R.I.D.E. of Tuscaloosa in August of 2020. She has a BA in Criminal Justice
and a MA in Counseling and Educational Psychology from the University of South Dakota.
Corlina has four children who all attend Tuscaloosa County Schools. She enjoys traveling the
Southeast watching her children play sports, but admits she dreams of the day when they can
take a vacation that doesn’t include a ball and a field. Corlina also has a precious rescue pup
named Buster.
Jon-Elyn Murphree
Prevention Specialist
Jon-Elyn started as an intern with P.R.I.D.E. in September of 2020 and then came on staff as our newest Prevention Specialist in January of 2021. She is a current student at the University of Alabama seeking a Bachelors in Human Environmental Science, majoring in Addiction and Recovery with a minor in Criminal Justice. She discovered her passion at UA when she added Addiction and Recovery as a minor - and quickly realized that was meant to be her major. She is passionate about children and animals and loves spending time with her family.
Prevention Specialist
Jon-Elyn started as an intern with P.R.I.D.E. in September of 2020 and then came on staff as our newest Prevention Specialist in January of 2021. She is a current student at the University of Alabama seeking a Bachelors in Human Environmental Science, majoring in Addiction and Recovery with a minor in Criminal Justice. She discovered her passion at UA when she added Addiction and Recovery as a minor - and quickly realized that was meant to be her major. She is passionate about children and animals and loves spending time with her family.
Dakota McAbee
Prevention Specialist
Dakota started as a volunteer at P.R.I.D.E. in January 2021, and then joined as an employee in February 2021. She is an upcoming student at The University of Alabama and plans to study addiction prevention and drug education. She has lived in Tuscaloosa all her life and is very interested in keeping her hometown drug free and safe. Dakota loves animals and spending her free time creating art and taking care of her friends and family.
Prevention Specialist
Dakota started as a volunteer at P.R.I.D.E. in January 2021, and then joined as an employee in February 2021. She is an upcoming student at The University of Alabama and plans to study addiction prevention and drug education. She has lived in Tuscaloosa all her life and is very interested in keeping her hometown drug free and safe. Dakota loves animals and spending her free time creating art and taking care of her friends and family.
Ja'Roderick Parker, BS
Prevention Specialist
Ja’Roderick(also known as JD) joined P.R.I.D.E. of Tuscaloosa as a Prevention Specialist in July of 2021. He graduated from The University of West Alabama in May of 2021, earning a Bachelors in Psychology with a minor in a Journalism. JD wants to become a positive role model and give back to his community, which he credits for making him the person he is. JD loves fishing and spends his free time listening to music and enjoying family and friends.
Prevention Specialist
Ja’Roderick(also known as JD) joined P.R.I.D.E. of Tuscaloosa as a Prevention Specialist in July of 2021. He graduated from The University of West Alabama in May of 2021, earning a Bachelors in Psychology with a minor in a Journalism. JD wants to become a positive role model and give back to his community, which he credits for making him the person he is. JD loves fishing and spends his free time listening to music and enjoying family and friends.
Latasha Taylor, BS
Prevention Specialist
Latasha joined P.R.I.D.E. in March 2022. She graduated from The University of Alabama in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Science and a minor in Addiction and Recovery. Latasha has worked in the field of prevention for 3 years and is very passionate about helping others through the services that are provided within the communities. She believes that if one person is helped, she has made a difference in the world. Latasha enjoys spending time with her son, bible journaling, and diamond painting.
Prevention Specialist
Latasha joined P.R.I.D.E. in March 2022. She graduated from The University of Alabama in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Science and a minor in Addiction and Recovery. Latasha has worked in the field of prevention for 3 years and is very passionate about helping others through the services that are provided within the communities. She believes that if one person is helped, she has made a difference in the world. Latasha enjoys spending time with her son, bible journaling, and diamond painting.
A Special Thank You
Thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers that help keep P.R.I.D.E. going,
you have helped us increase substance abuse prevention education throughout the area.
Thank you
Thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers that help keep P.R.I.D.E. going,
you have helped us increase substance abuse prevention education throughout the area.
Thank you