 I currently serve as the director of U of A Early College so I think serving with our high school students who are earning college credit through the university is one way that I've given volunteering in whatever different aspects that I can. Our team just received the CMSMA Award for Customer Service and Innovation and Excellence and I think for our entire team I have the opportunity to see how hard they work on a daily basis for staff and our faculty to be rewarded for the time and the dedication that they put into their craft and to helping our students I think by far as one of the proudest moments I've experienced here at the University of Alabama as a student, as a faculty member and as a staff member. I think the university has given back not only to me but I think the university has given so much to all of us and so I think it's really important for us to be able to give back to this great institution that has served us in a variety of ways. I know I've stated some of my experiences but I know that there are many faculty and staff who have similar experiences as well. So I think to be able to pay it forward and to give back to this institution that I think has given so much to us is one of the great reasons why I think this campaign is important. Visit www.weareua.ua.edu today to make a gift to support the college, school or program of your choice.