Learning & Development Specialist
Laura Beth Rogers is a Learning & Development Specialist for the Learning & Development Department at UAB. Before coming to HR, she worked as a Pre-Health Advisor at UAB. Laura Beth spent five years in higher education, predominantly at midsize and large institutions.
Laura Beth has a Bachelor of Arts in English from UAB and a Master of Education in Higher Education from Auburn University.
She enjoys reading, writing, meeting new people, and trying new things. Some of Laura Beth's hobbies are interior design, enjoying classic rock, and being an avid Auburn Tigers Fan.
Instructional Designer 
Kathleen (Katy) Harris is an Instructional Designer in Learning & Development. In her role, she works closely with Subject Matter Experts to design and develop training content for various learning modalities and activities at the individual and classroom levels. She also assists in tracking, introducing, and implementing emerging educational technologies. She has a real knack for project management and organization. Katy feels that workplace learning improves an employee's productivity and value and enhances self-directed learning.
After working in the UAB Office of Research, where she gained experience developing courses, Katy joined the Learning & Development team. Katy's work with the Office of Research at UAB ensured the vast research community had access to 80+ compliance-based/research training programs.
Katy is a double alumnus of UAB. She has a Bachelor of Science in Health Education with a Minor in Sociology and a Master's in Education with a Certificate in Non-Profit Management.
Her favorite pastime is spending time with her husband, three children, and dogs. The movie Shrek is her go-to if it's on, and the color green is her fave. The fact that children enjoy it is a bonus.
