Meet the OSRES Team
Tracee Synco, Ph.D.
UAB School of Health Professions Assistant Dean for Student Recruitment, Engagement and Success
I believe that as we continue to grow the enrollment of our undergraduate and graduate programs, we must ensure that we have a strong, diverse student population that will succeed in the classroom, absorb campus life and positively engage our community. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call me at 205-934-4194.
Jerry King
RRT, MAEd
Program Director
Mr. King is a faculty member and focuses on events and projects in which SHP students, faculty and staff can become involved. He also organizes community outreach and coordinates SHP tours for interested schools and groups. He can be reached at 205-996-6006 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Emuni Sanderson
MPA
Program Director II
Emuni manages the SHP scholarship process, academic support services and focuses on introducing best practice techniques for student success in higher education in the UAB SHP. She works closely with Dr. Synco to create and maintain important strategic initiatives to support students and enhance SHP's degree programs and offerings. She can be reached at 205-996-1278 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Wendy Scripps
MPA
Program Manager
Mrs. Scripps focuses largely on student recruitment opportunities and supporting recruitment goals for academic programs. Her schedule often takes her to high schools, health care organizations, community colleges and universities across the southeast to provide information about SHP degree programs and certificates. She can be reached at 205-934-5974 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Caran Kennedy
Program Coordinator I
Miss Kennedy can be reached at 205-934-4195 or 205-934-4315 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Katherine Sims
MBA
Administrative Specialist
Mrs. Sims serves as a primary point of contact for visitors to SHP and provides information and assistance to students, faculty and staff in SHP. She also manages reporting for background checks and drug screening requirements, schedules events, and supports recruiting efforts. She can be reached at 205-934-4195 or 205-934-4194 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
