What Happened?
Tuscaloosa, AL-based University of Alabama hired Rebecca Kelly as Director of Health Promotion & Wellness.
About the Company
The University of Alabama is a student-centered research university and an academic community united in its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all Alabamians. Founded in 1831 as Alabamas first public college, The University of Alabama is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and service. We provide a creative, nurturing campus environment where our students can become the best individuals possible, can learn from the best and brightest faculty, and can make a positive difference in the community, the state and the world. The University of Alabama family has always expected great things. After all, we are our states flagship university — the Capstone of higher education. The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.
About the Person
Over the span of 13 years, Kelly implemented a nationally recognized health and wellness program for American Cast Iron Pipe Company, known as ACIPCO. A leader in corporate health initiatives, Kelly created a culture of health and productivity excellence through her ability to engage more than 80 percent of employees in wellness initiatives. Over the past 15 years, Kelly has been involved in the development of more than 20 signature health programs, including a national recognized worksite diabetes education program, a worksite rehabilitation program, and the development of a wellness screening model used to predict health care costs and productivity. Additionally, Kelly has given more than 200 presentations and published more than 40 articles on wellness related topics. She has served as a sports nutritionist for Birmingham Southern College, University of Alabama at Birmingham, and numerous clubs and high school student-athletes. Her professional affiliations include serving on the board of directors for the American Heart Association and the Diabetes Care Network of America. Kelly holds a Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition and food science from Auburn University and a master’s degree in exercise physiology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She is completing a doctorate in health education and health promotion from UAB.
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