Jamie Lake, MS, APS
Executive Director
Jamie joined P.R.I.D.E. of Tuscaloosa as the Executive Director in June of 2020. Jamie was born, raised and educated in Tuscaloosa County. He spent 28 years of his career in the military working in human resources, leadership and management, college administration, strategic planning, economic development and other community service initiatives. Jamie is a Colonel in the US Army Reserve with 2 years of overseas combat tours and numerous awards and decorations - including 2 Bronze Stars and the Combat Action Badge. Jamie also holds three Masters Degrees including a Masters in Business Administration from UAB, a Masters in Strategic Studies from the US Army War College and a Masters in Leadership & Management from Webster University.
Jamie also serves as an elected member of the Tuscaloosa County Board of Education.
With many years' experience working with children as a Little League baseball and softball coach and as a local Junior Achievement volunteer, Jamie's heart for service to his community, state and country are evident.
Jamie and his wife, Jennifer are the proud parents of 5 who all live, work and attend school here in Tuscaloosa.
Feel free to contact Jamie with any questions:
pridetuscaloosa@gmail.com
Executive Director
Jamie joined P.R.I.D.E. of Tuscaloosa as the Executive Director in June of 2020. Jamie was born, raised and educated in Tuscaloosa County. He spent 28 years of his career in the military working in human resources, leadership and management, college administration, strategic planning, economic development and other community service initiatives. Jamie is a Colonel in the US Army Reserve with 2 years of overseas combat tours and numerous awards and decorations - including 2 Bronze Stars and the Combat Action Badge. Jamie also holds three Masters Degrees including a Masters in Business Administration from UAB, a Masters in Strategic Studies from the US Army War College and a Masters in Leadership & Management from Webster University.
Jamie also serves as an elected member of the Tuscaloosa County Board of Education.
With many years' experience working with children as a Little League baseball and softball coach and as a local Junior Achievement volunteer, Jamie's heart for service to his community, state and country are evident.
Jamie and his wife, Jennifer are the proud parents of 5 who all live, work and attend school here in Tuscaloosa.
Feel free to contact Jamie with any questions:
pridetuscaloosa@gmail.com
Nicole Shine, BS, CPS
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.
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, APS
Prevention Specialist
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 Specialist
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."
Jennifer Bucurel, MS, APS
Prevention Specialist
Jennifer joined P.R.I.D.E. in January 2020 as a Prevention Specialist. She holds a B.B.A. from Mississippi State University, a B.S. from Mississippi University for Women, and an M.B.A. from the University of Mississippi. Jennifer and her husband, Paul, share a love for numismatics in their community and own "United States Rare Coin & Currency" in Meridian, MS. Both Paul and Jen are members of Rotary International and spend their free time “Doing Good in the World”. Hobbies include fishing, boating and hunting.
Prevention Specialist
Jennifer joined P.R.I.D.E. in January 2020 as a Prevention Specialist. She holds a B.B.A. from Mississippi State University, a B.S. from Mississippi University for Women, and an M.B.A. from the University of Mississippi. Jennifer and her husband, Paul, share a love for numismatics in their community and own "United States Rare Coin & Currency" in Meridian, MS. Both Paul and Jen are members of Rotary International and spend their free time “Doing Good in the World”. Hobbies include fishing, boating and hunting.
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.
Carson Armstrong, BS, APS
Prevention Specialist
Carson joined P.R.I.D.E. of Tuscaloosa in June of 2019, and after a six-month absence, joined us again in April 2021. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from Western Kentucky University. She also earned two certificates during her undergraduate time: Health Education and Promotion + Worksite Health Promotion. She worked for a nonprofit in Kentucky that specialized in Drug Prevention among youth, and she realized it was a passion of hers. Carson moved to Tuscaloosa with her husband as he pursues his PhD in Computer Science from the University of Alabama. Together they enjoy exploring the area, taking their dog to the dog park, playing disc golf at the local courses, and Carson is a photographer on her off-time.
Prevention Specialist
Carson joined P.R.I.D.E. of Tuscaloosa in June of 2019, and after a six-month absence, joined us again in April 2021. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from Western Kentucky University. She also earned two certificates during her undergraduate time: Health Education and Promotion + Worksite Health Promotion. She worked for a nonprofit in Kentucky that specialized in Drug Prevention among youth, and she realized it was a passion of hers. Carson moved to Tuscaloosa with her husband as he pursues his PhD in Computer Science from the University of Alabama. Together they enjoy exploring the area, taking their dog to the dog park, playing disc golf at the local courses, and Carson is a photographer on her off-time.
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.
Sarah Beverly, BA
Prevention Specialist
Sarah joined P.R.I.D.E. of Tuscaloosa as a Prevention Specialist in June of 2021. She graduated from The University of Alabama in May of 2021, earning a Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies with a depth study in Applied Linguistics. Sarah works so that her dog, Murph, can have nice things, and they both enjoy the outdoors, abstract painting, and learning new things.
Prevention Specialist
Sarah joined P.R.I.D.E. of Tuscaloosa as a Prevention Specialist in June of 2021. She graduated from The University of Alabama in May of 2021, earning a Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies with a depth study in Applied Linguistics. Sarah works so that her dog, Murph, can have nice things, and they both enjoy the outdoors, abstract painting, and learning new things.
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.
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
