Leadership
Faculty Advisor
Marena Messina
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
Eddie Nabors
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
President
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.
Vice President of Activities
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.
Vice President of Operations
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 at Auburn University 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, playing pickleball, and taking the occasional trip to Disney World.
Cabinet
Treasurer
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.
Social Chair
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.
Mentorship Chair
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.
Webmaster/Social Media
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!
Executive Assistant
Kamdi is a sophomore from Montgomery, AL. She is double majoring in Accounting and Finance, minoring in Psychology, and plans to enroll in the Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's Program to obtain her Master of Accounting. At UAB, Kamdi is in the Honors College, an IT Analyst for the Green and Gold Fund, and a member of the USGA Freshman Forum. She is also a member of the Financial Management Association and works in the Collat School of Business’ Professional Education department as a Program Coordinator. Outside of school, she tutors K-12 students and coaches gymnastics. After graduation, she plans to obtain her CPA license. In her free time, Kamdi enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, and coaching cheer and gymnastics.
Executive Assistant
Cheshta Patel is a freshman Accounting major from Albertville, AL. She is a student within the Honors College, and she wants to obtain her CPA after graduation. She is involved in the Green and Gold Fund, Blazaraas, and Indian Cultural Association. From 2024 to 2025, she interned at MDA Professional Group to gather accounting experience, and she is currently doing payroll and bookkeeping for TaxEase.
Executive Assistant
Chase is a freshman accounting major from Muscle Shoals, AL. After completing his Bachelor of Science in Accounting, he plans to also get his Master's degree. In the future, Chase plans to sit for the CPA exam. Outside of classes, he enjoys the outdoors and spending time with friends.
Executive Assistant
Morgan is a freshman Finance major from Clanton, Alabama. At UAB, she is an active member of the Honors College, Green Team, Freshmen Forum, the Green and Gold Fund, and Alpha Xi Delta. Morgan plans to enroll in the Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Program to earn both degrees by the spring of 2029. Beyond academics, she enjoys traveling, shopping, going on coffee runs, and volunteering in her community. This is her first semester as a member of Beta Alpha Psi, and she is thrilled to serve as an executive assistant, further developing her leadership and professional skills.
