ROAR Counselors
ROAR counselors and staff are vital in preparing incoming freshmen and their families for their first semester at UNA. Your ROAR counselor will help you navigate the transition to college life and ensure a smooth and successful start to your college journey!
2025 Head ROAR Counselors
Anna Carpenter, Head ROAR Counselor
Hometown: Decatur, AL
Major: Elementary Education
"Hey y’all!! This is my third year serving on the orientation staff and this year I am serving as one of The Head Counselors!! On campus, you can find me hanging out in the Office of Admissions as a Student Worker or giving tours with The LaGrange Society! I am also serving as the Vice President of Recruitment for CPH so you can find me in the FSL Office!! Off campus, you can ALWAYS find me shopping at Old Navy or attending Church!! I am so excited for this opportunity to serve incoming students and can’t wait for this summer!! ROAR LIONS!!"
Carlos Pullen-Marks, Head ROAR Counselor
Hometown: Leighton, AL
Major: Secondary Education with concentration in Business and Marketing
“ What’s up guys!! I’m so excited to meet all of you this summer! On campus, I’m involved in the LaGrange Society, River Retreat, BCM, Rotaract Club, student worker in the admissions office, and take part in Greek Life! Outside of campus, you can usually find me at the golf course, out running, fishing, playing chess, or at Church!! UNA has given me more than I deserve, and I’m so excited to help you guys experience everything it has to offer and make the most of your time here just like I have! ROAR LIONS!!! 🦁"
Student ROAR Counselors
B. P. Blair, Student Counselor
Hometown: Red Bay, AL
Major: Secondary Education in Physics with a concentration in General Sciences
“Hey guys! This is my first year to serving as a student counselor and I am so excited for orientation! Besides ROAR, I am a part of the UNA LaGrange Society where I serve as a co-captain, a brother of the Lambda Sigma Phi Fraternity, a student worker in the UNA Office of Admissions, and the President of the Independent Greek Council! Other than that, I enjoy serving my local church, playing intramurals, and hanging out with my friends and family! Excited for this summer! ”
Kerstin Moody, Student Counselor
Hometown: Belmont, MS
Major: Nursing
“Hey everyone!!! This is my first year on the orientation team!! On campus, I am involved in the Rotoract Club, the LaGrange Society, the Student Nurses Association, and take part in Greek Life!!! When I am off campus, you can probably find me at a loaded tea shop, in Target, or at Church!!! UNA has given me so many valuable experiences, relationships, and opportunities, and I am so beyond excited to welcome incoming students this summer!! ROAR LIONS!!!
Walt McIntosh, Student Counselor
Hometown: Memphis, TN
Major: Exercise Science
“What’s up guys! On campus I’m involved in a fraternity, Freshman Forum, the Baptist Campus Ministries Core Team, the Competitive Pickleball Team, and the Honors College. Outside of campus I serve on the Welcome Team at Underwood Baptist and as a counselor for the River Retreat. In my free time I love working out, being outside, and meeting new people. After graduation, I plan to pursue a master’s degree in Healthcare Administration and hope to work as a leader in the healthcare industry. I’m excited to serve as an Orientation Counselor and can’t wait to meet everyone!"
Annie Hibbett, Student Counselor
Hometown: Florence, AL
Major: Nursing
“Hey guys! On campus I am involved in the LaGrange Society, Rotoract Club, Student Nurses Association, and Greek life. In my free time, I love spending with my friends and family, and I am always down to get a coffee! UNA has blessed me in so many ways, and I am so thankful for this place. I cannot wait to welcome incoming students onto this campus and into this next chapter of their life! Roar Lions!!!"
Caroline Smith, Student Counselor
Hometown: Guntersville, AL
Major: Biology with a concentration in Pre-Health
“Hey guys! I’m so excited to be one of the student counselors this summer! On campus I am a member of the LaGrange Society, Alpha Epsilon Delta, involved in Greek Life, and I was a Lionette with the Marching Pride last fall!! I am so excited to welcome everyone to UNA this summer!! ROAR LIONS!!!"
Ana Katherine Whisnant, Student Counselor
Hometown: Hackleburg, AL
Major: Mass Communication with a concentration in Public Relations
“Hey!! This is my first year to serve on the ROAR orientation team and I couldn’t be more excited!! I am involved on campus by serving as a Senator within SGA, a cheerleader this past season, and apart of Greek life. I love spending my free time walking around our beautiful campus and spending time at church. UNA has truly became my home away from home, and I can’t wait to connect with incoming students! Roar Lions🦁"
Mackenzie Mwaura, Student Counselor
Hometown: Madison, AL
Major: Accounting and Management
“Hey y’all! I absolutely love UNA and have loved being able to serve within the Student Government Association, LaGrange Society, and the Honors College! I am also involved in Greek life and am a staff photographer for Flow Magazine! This is my first year serving on ROAR, and I am sooo excited! Of campus, you can find me taking photos, chatting with friends about Jesus, or at the thrift store! The Lord’s hand has been so evident through my time here at UNA, and I can’t wait to meet our incoming students! This is the place to be!! ROAR LIONS!!"
Devin Hill, Student Counselor
Hometown: Columbus, MS
Major: Biology with a Pre-Heatlt concentration
“Hey y’all! This is my second year on the orientation team and I’m so excited to see you all this summer! On campus you can usually find me in the library or in the science building. I am currently the president of my sorority and am usually spending my time either with my sorority sisters or at work! I love to sit outside and enjoy the peace, as well as listening to music (especially 80’s & 90’s R&B)!"
Madison Wennberg, Student Counselor
Hometown: Winfield, AL
Major: Business Management with a minor in Legal Studies
“Hey y’all! I am a Professional Business Management major, minoring in Legal Studies. Here on campus, I am involved in the Mock Trial team, a member of FBLA and the Honors College, and you can find me at housing as a student worker or as an RA! I love staying involved, meeting new people, and being present in the moment! I am so excited for orientation and can’t wait to see you there!! And as always, roar lions!! 💛🦁"
Nicholas Busbin, Student Counselor
Hometown: Roanoke, AL
Major: Marketing with a minor in Accounting
“Hey everyone. This is my second year apart of the orientation staff! I am apart of greek life and also an RA for the Mattielou dorm! Off campus, you’ll most likely find me thrifting, buying yet another cologne for my collection, and working on my car. I am so excited to get to meet every single one of y’all and help you with this amazing transition to the college life, and most importantly, Roar Lions!"
Hannah King, Student Counselor
Hometown: Phil Campbell, AL
Major: Elementary Education
“Hey y’all!! This is my first year serving as a ROAR Orientation Counselor and I love all things UNA—truly my favorite place ever! On campus, I’m involved in Freshman Forum and live on campus, so I’m always around and love being part of the UNA community. In my free time, I enjoy doing pilates, hanging out with friends, and going to get coffee. I’m so excited to meet everyone this summer and help welcome the next class to UNA! ROAR LIONS!!"
Colin Brooks, Student Counselor
Hometown: Florence, AL
Major: Entertainment Industry with a minor in Communication
“Wassup everyone! This is my first year as a ROAR orientation counselor, so I’m very excited to make new friends and have a great time! I am in the Cole Honors College, Presidential Mentors Academy, and I’m the VP of the Ascending Voices Gospel Choir on campus! In my free time, you can catch me in the FYRI office! Off campus, I’m involved in a group known as the Divinely Connected Brotherhood (DCB) and the college ministry at my church New Remnant Worship Center! I also make positive and uplifting rap music under my stage name Coli Cole! I’m super excited to turn up and have a fun time with everyone this summer!"
Family ROAR Counselors
Keyara Johnson, Family Counselor
Hometown: Madison, AL
Major: Accounting
“I love being on campus, and I am always found either studying or working on my embroidery/sewing! If I’m not at Collier Library or Raburn Hall, I am most definitely helping out with Big Brother Big Sister of the Shoals or at any animal shelter. But if I’m not at any of those im surely found at Jaizon Coffee, enjoying some Persian karak (If you love chai, this is like 10x better!!!!) or at Turbo Coffee, enjoying a nice Acai bowl. I am so excited for this summer and getting to meet everybody!"
Zane Thompson, Family Counselor
Hometown: Scottsboro, AL
Major: Sales with a minor in Marketing
“Hey guys! This is my first year serving as an orientation counselor. I am involved in the University Program counselor as an activities planner. If I'm on campus, I will be in the Office of Student Engagement or in the UPC office hanging out! I am very excited for the opportunity to serve as a family counselor this summer! ROAR LIONS!!!"
Briley Wise, Family Counselor
Hometown: Lester, AL
Major: Music Education
“Hi! I’m Briley Wise, I’ll be one of our family counselors this summer!! This is my third year being on the orientation team, and I’ve loved all of it. Outside of ROAR, you can find me in many things across campus, especially the music department. I’m a member of the UNA Marching Pride, where I’m the piccolo section leader. I also play flute in several other ensembles on campus. I work in the music office as well. Off campus, you can probably find me doing some crafts. I love cross stitch and diamond art in particular. I’m happy to meet all of you this summer at ROAR!!!!"