Reshaping a Career Path - Dr. Corey Wiggins '05/'12

On this episode of UAB Green and Told, we are joined by Dr. Corey Wiggins, executive director of the Mississippi Conference NAACP. As Corey will share, he grew up in rural Mississippi surrounded by a strong support system. For Corey, his journey to 2 UAB degrees came after a stop in Washington DC. As he'll explain, his experience there helped reshape his career path. Plus, as someone who deals with public policy, he'll talk about how UAB fits into what he's doing now.

Show Notes

Corey Wiggins
Executive Director, Mississippi State Conference NAACP
MSPH, UAB School of Public Health, 2005
PHD, UAB School of Education, 2012

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What is UAB Green and Told?

UAB Green & Told is a biweekly podcast that shares the stories from members of the UAB community. Through Green & Told, the UAB Office of Alumni Affairs will sit down with alumni, faculty, students and others. Hosted and produced by Greg Berry, Assistant Director of Communications and Governmental Relations, the podcast brings each guest's unique UAB perspective to those who listen in.