The University of Alabama System congratulates Trustee Karen Brooks for her selection as an honoree in YHN Media Group LLC’s 6th Annual Women of Impact Awards. The award celebrates the professional and personal achievements of 20 influential Alabama women who have made a distinguished impact in business, government and nonprofit sectors. Trustee Brooks is well-deserving of this honor as the Vice President and Treasurer of Phifer Inc., long-time member of the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees, and member of various educational and service organizations in her local community. Trustee Brooks has faithfully served the UA System for 19 years, including three years as President pro tempore, and she currently serves as Chair of the Nominating Committee and Vice-chair of the Physical Properties Committee.
Read more about Trustee Brooks’ outstanding impact on the UA System and the state, as well as her heart for service and family, in Yellowhammer’s spotlight– Karen Brooks: Sustaining a legacy of leading with heart, championing Alabama – 2024 Women of Impact.
LaFreeda Jordan, Chief External Affairs Officer for The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), was also honored as a 2024 Woman of Impact. Read about her illustrious career at UAH and beyond as well as her noteworthy impact on the North Alabama community in her feature– LaFreeda Jordan: Serving others starts with a ‘yes’ and leaves an enduring benefit to all – 2024 Women of Impact.
