Leadership

Faculty Advisor

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Marena Messina

marenamessina@uab.edu

Dr. Marena Messina currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Accounting at the Collat School of Business, a position she assumed in August 2023. She has been a part of the Department of Accounting and Finance and an Advisor to UAB's Beta Alpha Psi chapter since 2020.       

 

Collat School of Business Volunteer 

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Eddie Nabors

eonabors@uab.edu

Eddie Nabors retired from his role as an Accounting Instructor from the Collat School of Business and Advisor to UAB's Beta Alpha Psi in June 2024, after serving in the Department of Accounting and Finance since 2011. He continues to engage with the university community, volunteering with UAB's Beta Alpha Psi chapter and in Career Services at the Collat School of Business. Additionally, Nabors is currently fulfilling a three-year term as the Director of Administration on the Beta Alpha Psi Board of Directors.

 

Executive Officers

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Abby Hollis
Abby Hollis

President

anhollis@uab.edu

Abby is a senior accounting major originally from Gardendale, AL. She is currently enrolled in the Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's Program at UAB, pursuing her Master of Accounting. At UAB, Abby is a member of the Honors College, and she works in the Collat School of Business as an accounting and financial literacy tutor. In the spring of 2026, Abby will be interning with EY as a tax intern in their Birmingham office. This academic year will be her second term as President, and she has previously served as the Vice President of Activities and Executive Assistant. After graduating with both degrees in the spring of 2026, she plans to obtain her CPA license and work in public accounting. Outside of class, Abby loves to shop and travel, as well as spend time with her family, friends, and two cats.

Moises Noriega Aldave
Moises Noriega Aldave

Vice President of Activities

mnoriega@uab.edu

Moises is originally from Lima, Peru. He came to the U.S. in 2021 under the INTO UAB pathway program to pursue a Bachelor's degree. He is a senior majoring in accounting and is also enrolled in the Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's program to obtain his Master of Accounting degree. Currently, he is studying to get his CPA license and plans to work in public accounting in the future. He completed a tax internship with DLHC and is currently working as a Building Manager at the UAB Hill Student Center. In his free time, he enjoys listening to music, playing video games, and spending time with friends and family.

Peter Haywood
Peter Haywood

Vice President of Operations

phaywood@uab.edu

Peter is an undergraduate accounting student originally from Helena, AL. He has served as an Executive Assistant, Treasurer, and now serves us as Vice President of Operations. He has also served as the Chief Accounting Officer and Chief Marketing Officer for the Green and Gold Fund, UAB's student-managed investment fund. Peter interned at Carr, Riggs and Ingram as an admin intern in the spring of 2024 and as an audit intern in the summer of 2024. In the spring of 2025, Peter interned with DLHC as a tax intern. Upon graduation, Peter plans to pursue his Master of Accounting degree and his CPA license, and then begin his career in public accounting. In his free time, Peter enjoys volunteering, spending time with friends and family, and the occasional trip to Disney World.

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Brennen Wilder
Brennen Wilder

Treasurer

bcwilder@uab.edu

Brennen Wilder is a senior majoring in Accounting. Originally from Birmingham, Alabama, Brennen has been actively involved in campus life, serving as the former president of Delta Sigma Phi fraternity and helping establish the Ascend Run Club at UAB as one of its first members, where he continues to run weekly. Professionally, Brennen has completed internships with Warren Averett and the Jefferson County Treasurer’s Office, and he will return to Warren Averett in Spring 2026 for a tax internship. After earning his undergraduate degree, he plans to pursue a Master of Accounting and sit for the CPA exam. His long-term goal is to attend law school and become a tax attorney. Outside of school and work, Brennen enjoys running, staying active in his community, and exploring opportunities that combine leadership, service, and professional growth.

Ellie Knippers
Ellie Knippers

Social Chair

knippers@uab.edu

Ellie is a a senior accounting major from Hoover, AL and is most intersted in tax. She recently completed an internship with Warren Averett, focusing on estate and trust tax, and she also has an upcoming internship with Pearce, Bevill, Leesburg, Moore, P.C. After graduation, she plans to pursue a Master of Accounting and sit for the CPA exam. Outside of academics, she is passionate about animal welfare- and fosters and rehabilitates animals in need.

Kali Lotankar
Kali Lotankar

Mentorship Chair

lotankar@uab.edu

Kali is a senior finance major from Cumming, GA and currently works at Bettis Law Group. She is involved in Sigma Sigma Rho where she is the treasurer. She is also part of the UAB pre law program where she is the fundraising chair. Outside of school, Kali loves to socialize with friends, get coffee, and work out.

Mary Ella Edmonds
Mary Ella Edmonds

Webmaster/Social Media

edmondsm@uab.edu

Mary Ella is a senior accounting major originally from Huntsville, AL. During her time at UAB, she has completed an administrative internship with Pearce, Bevill, Leesburg, Moore P.C. and has worked as an accounting tutor in the Collat School of Business. After graduation, she plans to pursue her Master of Accounting and CPA license. Outside of school, she enjoys live music, singing, graphic design, and spending time with her sorority, Alpha Xi Delta. She joined Beta Alpha Psi as a candidate her junior year and was initiated in the spring. She is excited and grateful to spend her senior year serving as Webmaster-Social Media!

Abby Skinner
Abby Skinner

Executive Assistant

askinne2@uab.edu

Abby is a sophomore accounting major from Huntsville, Alabama. She plans to finish her bachelor's and move on to her master's degree to eventually work in international accounting. She enjoys traveling when she isn't working or doing school.

Abisha Sathees
Abisha Sathees

Executive Assistant

asathees@uab.edu

Abisha is a sophomore from Johns Creek, GA. She is majoring in Finance & Criminal Justice; She is planning on pursuing law school after completing her undergraduate degree. She is on the dance and cricket team.