Allen selected for Leadership Alabama
LIVINGSTON, Ala.—Dr. Aliquippa Allen has been selected to participate in the esteemed Leadership Alabama.
Allen, dean of the University of West Alabama College of Business and Technology, is one of 67 members chosen from around the state for Class XXX of 2019-2020.
Leadership Alabama is a statewide program of Alabama leaders engaged in creating a network of relationships that seeks mutual understanding of problems and priorities for Alabama’s future.
“I look forward to gaining a better understanding of the issues and priorities facing our state while determining the role UWA can play in contributing potential solutions and innovative ideas,” Allen said.
“This state-wide program will provide opportunities to network and collaborate with senior leaders from various parts of the state. It is truly an honor to be selected to participate in Leadership Alabama, and I am extremely grateful to our University President, Dr. Ken Tucker, for his nomination.”
Allen was named dean of UWA’s College of Business and Technology in June 2018 after having served as interim dean. She joined the UWA faculty in August 2008, becoming department chair in 2013 and associate dean in 2015. She is the 2013 recipient of the prestigious William E. Gilbert Award for Outstanding Teaching, selected by the UWA student body.
During the program year, which begins in October, Allen and the other Leadership Alabama Class XXX members will meet in Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile and Montgomery for presentations and discussions that encourage them to make critical, thoughtful assessments of the state and its issues while learning of some initiatives that are addressing those issues.
“Leadership Alabama is an organization comprised of our state’s most accomplished and forward-thinking leaders who share a strong commitment in serving Alabama,” said Gordon Martin, Leadership Alabama’s board chair. “The outstanding members of Class XXX are continuing that steadfast legacy and will build on the strong foundation established by the preceding classes.”
Kate Cotton, executive director, added, “I am always amazed by the caliber and leadership skills of each new class, and once again, Class XXX includes incredible leaders who are already doing so much for our state. By bringing these 67 individuals together, all of us in Alabama are sure to benefit from their collective passion and knowledge.”