LaunchPad Course for Social Science Majors

Who I am: I am a first-generation college student and TRiO alum. I feel a strong, personal conviction to pay it forward. A product of Tulsa Public Schools, I am a proud graduate of McLain High School. I am a testament that quality education is the “Great Equalizer.” 

What I do: I am an enthusiastic assistant professor of sociology at Tulsa Community College. I have been in the world of higher education for over twenty-nine years, holding various roles as Dean of Retention & Engagement, Dean of Student Assessment and Testing Services, and Associate Dean for the School of Liberal Arts & Communication.

Studied: I hold a PhD in Sociology from Oklahoma State University and two masters degrees: Human Relations with an emphasis in Counseling, and Sociology from the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University.

Fun Fact: I am passionate about service to my community. I am a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Tulsa Alumnae Chapter, serve on the Board of Trustee for the League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Tulsa, and I am a Board Member of Teach Not Punish. I am not working, I enjoy sipping coffee, eating donuts and diving into great murder mystery novels.

Who I am: I am a dedicated a passionate advocate for human rights. I have worked with the Centers for Disease Control by serving on the Health Resource Services Administration Advisory Committee on HIV, Viral Hepatitis, and STD Prevention and Treatment. I have also been a member of the Racial and Ethnic Populations Advisory Committee for the National Institutes of Health’s Office of AIDS Research and have served as a training consultant for the National Native American AIDS Prevention Center. I have also served in an advisory capacity to the Journal of the American Medical Association, the U.S. Department of Human Services, and the American Foundation for AIDS Research. 

What I do: I am an assistant professor of sociology at Tulsa Community College where I have taught since 2016. I love teaching at TCC because I get the opportunity to share my work with students. I most enjoy building relationships with my students and am passionate about their success.

Studied: I have a Bachelor of Science degree from Oklahoma State University in animal science. I hold a master’s degree in human relations from the University of Oklahoma. I also took more than 30 hours of graduate level courses in musical theater from Oklahoma City University.

Fun Fact: I have given at least 2,000 workshops or lectures on topics such as reproductive health, human sexuality, teen pregnancy prevention, sexually transmitted infections, healthy relationships, diversity, and living with AIDS. I have presented all over the world including at the first HIV/AIDS Skills Building Conference in South Africa in 1996.
 

What I do: I currently serve as an Assistant Professor of Psychology at TCC-Northeast campus.  I am also a co-advisor for Psi Beta/Psychology Club and represent the Liberal Arts & Public Service Department as a TCC Faculty Association representative.  Prior to becoming a full-time faculty member, I represented adults and juveniles facing criminal charges and taught business law, psychology & sociology classes as an adjunct instructor.    I enjoy volunteering and serving my community.  I am a past president of the Tulsa Women Lawyers Association as well as the Junior League of Tulsa.  

Fav Quote on the value of Psychology: 
“Life doesn’t make any sense without interdependence. We need each other, and the sooner we learn that, the better for us all.” –Erik Erikson
 

Alison grew up in Kansas City (GO CHIEFS!) but has lived in Tulsa since 1997.  She currently serves as an assistant professor of psychology at TCC's Northeast campus. She is also a co-advisor for Psi Beta/Psychology Club and represents her department as a representative to TCC's Faculty Association.

Alison earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Baylor University.  She also attended the University of Tulsa where she earned both a JD and MA in industrial-organizational psychology.

Prior to joining TCC on a full-time basis, she practiced law in the Tulsa area representing adults and juveniles facing criminal charges.

Outside of the classroom, Alison enjoys yoga, pilates, tennis, watching college football/basketball, traveling and anything true-crime!!!

Alison been married to her husband Eric for more than 20 years and has two “fur” babies:   Luna & Pistol (After Pistol Pete.... go POKES!)