UA School of Social Work Announces New Director of Advancement
February 11, 2010 - Filed under: Announcements | Tagged: School of Social Work
Deidra Lloyd
Deidra Lloyd has been named director of advancement for the School of Social Work at The University of Alabama. In this position, Lloyd will lead the school’s fundraising efforts by cultivating, soliciting and stewarding donors.
“We are pleased to have Deidra as part of our team in Social Work. As we achieve our fundraising goals, we look forward to building new partnerships through her leadership,” said Dr. James A. Hall, dean of the School of Social Work.
Lloyd comes to UA most recently from Cox Radio, where she was a senior account manager. She holds a master’s degree in communication management from The University of Alabama at Birmingham and a bachelor’s degree in speech communication from UA.
The University of Alabama, a student-centered research university, is experiencing significant growth in both enrollment and academic quality. This growth, which is positively impacting the campus and the state's economy, is in keeping with UA's vision to be the university of choice for the best and brightest students. UA, the state's flagship university, is an academic community united in its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all Alabamians.
CONTACT: Suzanne Dowling, communications specialist, 205/348-8324, sdowling@ur.ua.edu