CAHSS Doctoral Student Named First Full-time Ombudsman at University of Alabama at Birmingham

Alicia Booker, M.A., doctoral candidate in the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies (DCRS) in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) was named the first full-time University Ombudsman at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. In her position, Booker works with faculty, staff, mentored graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows. Previously, Booker served as the Associate Ombudsperson at University of Cincinnati.

Prior to coming to NSU to earn her doctoral degree, Booker earned her master’s degree in Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management from Southern Methodist University where she is also adjunct faculty. She is a member of the International Ombudsman Association and the International Facilitators Association.