Michelle Amaral (Events Chair)
Michelle is a Ph.D. level neuroscientist at UAB who studies Rett syndrome, a neurodevelopmental disorder that arises from an X chromosome mutation; her future aspirations include bridging the physical processes that take place in our brain with the subsequent behaviors that we exhibit by utilizing the fMRI technique. As a graduate student, she received the UAB Dean's Award as the Joint Health Sciences Outstanding Student. She is a freelance writer and has contributed articles to Lipstick, Jareeda, and Natural Awakenings magazines, in addition to serving as senior staff writer and news editor for the UAB Kaleidoscope newspaper. In 2009, she was chosen as 1 of 10 official "Neurobloggers" at the Society for Neuroscience annual meeting, where she kept over 30,000 people abreast of conference happenings. An avid volunteer with Shelby Humane Society, Michelle also participates in numerous activities to raise awareness about the importance of spay/neutering and is learning how to assist animals displaced after a natural disaster. She is a professional belly dancer with Devyani Dance Company and has performed around the country in such cities as San Francisco, Seattle, and Atlanta. Michelle believes in the importance of giving back to the community and, as such, is the President-elect for The Civiettes Club, a group that benefits the United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Birmingham, and serves on the Executive Board of the Children’s Dance Foundation, the Executive Board of the National Post-doctoral Association at UAB, and the Executive Board of the Young Women's Empowerment Conference; she has also worked with The Crisis Center and volunteered for the Lakeshore Foundation. In 2009, Michelle was awarded the Rookie of the Year Birmingham Leadership Award, sponsored by the Birmingham Business Alliance (formerly the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce). She is the Events Chair for YPBirmingham and handles all online media correspondence.

Brent Barringer (VP of Finance)
Brent works for Frost Cummings Tidwell Group where he is proficient in Tax, Audit, Business Litigation, Business Development and Renewable Energy Credits. He is a graduate from Auburn University. Brent has been involved with running congressional campaigns to local legislator campaigns. After moving to Birmingham 2 years ago, Brent became involved in multiple community organizations. Brent is a member of several committees involving the revitalization of downtown Birmingham. He is also on the Mitchell's Place Junior Counsel and is the VP of finance for the YPBirmingham board.
Brent.barringer@tidwellgroup.com

David Carn (Event Planning Committee)
David Carn is an attorney in the Birmingham office of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC. David grew up in Dothan, Alabama, graduated from Auburn University and attended law school at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. Since moving to Birmingham in 2008, David has worked primarily in the areas of commercial real estate and general corporate and regulatory matters for alcohol manufacturers and retailers. Also a recording musician, David spends much of his time advising clients in the entertainment industry, as well as recording his own music projects.

Mary Cash (YP Card Committee)
After working in Baton Rouge as a Leadership Consultant, Mary Cash returned home to Alabama to pursue a legal career. Upon earning both her Doctorate of Jurisprudence from Cumberland School of Law and M.B.A. from Brock School of Business at Samford University, Mary joined a well-known family law firm in Birmingham and earned a reputation as one of Birmingham's premiere family law attorneys. Mary has since opened her own law practice in Mountain Brook , where she focuses on the area of Domestic Relations. Mary is currently a member of multiple legal associations and enjoys helping local charities, especially those assisting animals. Mary and her husband Rob reside in Crestwood with their first child.
Mary.Cash@msn.com

Krista Conlin (Public Relations Chair)
Krista Conlin serves as Vice President of Business Operations for Wilbanks Agency Public Relations and Marketing, where she is responsible for the management of company operations, providing public relations and marketing activities for various clients and assisting with business development. Prior to joining Wilbanks Agency in 2004, Krista was Southeast Sales Coordinator for Relational Funding where she was responsible for creating and implementing full marketing and business analysis plans.

She received her Masters in Business Administration from The University of Miami in 2002, graduating summa cum laude and specializing in International Business and E-Commerce. She received her Bachelors Degree in Finance with honors from The University of Alabama in 1999 with a concentration in Investment Management.

In addition to her active role in YP of Birmingham as Board Member and Public Relations Chair, Krista is a member of Junior League of Birmingham, the Greater Birmingham Humane Society Auxiliary Board, Red Mountain Theatre Company’s Advisory Board and recently named to University of Alabama at Birmingham’s 2010 Leadership Class.
Krista@wilbanksagency.com

Jestina Howard (Membership Committee)
Jestina R. Howard is a professional freelance makeup artist with over 15 years experience working in the industry. She is a highly sought after artist and her work has been seen throughout the United States and Internationally.

In June 2003, Jestina launched Aware Cosmetics, her very own cosmetic line, which is sold via her website and direct. A percentage of the annual product sales goes to the American Lung Association of Alabama. She is also a beauty spokesperson for Proctor & Gamble's Olay skincare line and a contributing beauty writer for My Scoop Birmingham and Southern Beauty Magazine. Recently she was selected as a 2009 entrepreneur honoree in the 3rd edition of Who's Who in Black Birmingham .

Not only is Jestina involved with YP Birmingham, but she serves on other boards such as Metropolitan Birmingham Services for the Homeless, American Lung Association in Alabama Leadership Council, Vulcan Park Foundation Fundraising Committee and Red Mountain Theatre Marketing Committee. She's a member of the United Way Young Leaders Society, National Association of Black Journalist and a mentor with the Bewhoyouwannabe program.

Courtney Gleysteen Johnson (Membership Committee)
Since 2003, Courtney Gleysteen Johnson has worked in publishing as a graphic & web designer and illustrator. Her clientele includes a diverse array of businesses and organizations, both large and small. She is thrilled by the interesting design projects she has completed since going into business for herself. From logos to posters to brochures to websites, she enjoys the creative challenge, working directly with her clients, and pushing herself to produce the best work possible. An artist at an early age, Courtney has remained true to her heart & continues to pursue her passion of art through web design, graphic design & oil painting. Her creative approach to bold ideas is delivered deliberately & precisely.
courtney@courtneygleysteen.com

Jonathan Kudulis (YP Card Committee)
Jonathan Kudulis has been with Trimmier Law Firm since graduating from the University of Alabama School of Law in 2006. Jonathan’s practice involves civil litigation concerning the Firm’s representative clients as well as a wide assortment of personal injury litigation. Jonathan is a member of the Alabama State Bar, Florida State Bar, Mississippi State Bar, Birmingham Bar Association and the Alabama Association for Justice.

Jonathan grew up in Mobile, Alabama. Since finishing school, he has called Birmingham home. Jonathan is married to Kathryn Lampkin Kudulis and the two live in the historic Forest Park area of Birmingham.

Brittany Maness (Secretary)
Brittany Maness came to Birmingham from Tennessee to attend Samford University where she received a bachelors degree in Elementary Education. After serving as the Director of Marketing for The Birmingham Broadway Series for two years, she recently made a career change and is a Retail Advertising Sales Executive at The Birmingham News. She is very involved in the Birmingham social scene and enjoys spending time with her friends and family.
Brittany.maness@gmail.com

Wesley McGugin (Membership Committee)
Wesley is a relatively new member of the Birmingham community having moved from Atlanta to take a position with Wachovia Bank. As a Senior Licensed Financial Specialist, he focuses on small business development advising clients on a wide range of financial services. Outside the office you might find him enjoying any of the numerous outdoor activities that Birmingham has to offer. From hiking and mountain biking, to playing rec league softball or enjoying a round of golf, his days are always active. Wes also takes a great interest in community involvement and has volunteered with a number of political campaigns. Here in Birmingham, he is also a member of the Camp Smile-a-Mile Junior Board. Originally from Mobile and a graduate of Auburn University , Wes is proud to call Birmingham his new home.

Erin Melaney (President)
Erin Melaney, originally from the Mississippi Gulf Coast, has been active in Birmingham since moving to the city in 2004. Erin is a graduate of Mississippi State University with a BA in Political Science and received her Masters of Public Administration from UAB. In her position as Development Director for Girls Inc. of Central Alabama, she oversees fundraising, marketing and public relations for the nonprofit. In addition to serving on the YP Board, is an active member of Gateway's Jr. Board and Rotaract of Shelby County. In her free time, Erin enjoys working on renovation projects in her historic home in Crestwood neighborhood.
erin.melaney@yahoo.com

Anna Alford Nelson (Charity Relations Chair)
A graduate of Mississippi College, Anna comes to the Magic City by way of New Orleans where she began her career in media with WWLTV.com/Belo. Once in Birmingham, she created and soon became Director of NBC13’s interactive sales initiative where she consistently exceeded her budget goals. Anna then quickly took the reigns and launched skirt! magazine in Birmingham where she also served as General Manager. Currently, she is the Development Director for the Arthritis Foundation of Birmingham/Central AL. Anna is not only a leader in the media industry, however; she’s also a prominent figure within the community at large. She is active with the Chambers of Commerce for Mountain Brook , Homewood , Hoover , and Vestavia Hills and, additionally, serves on the Executive Women’s Roundtable for the Birmingham Business Alliance. As her board position suggests, Anna is involved with numerous non-profit organizations, serving on the Board of Directors for the Children’s Dance Foundation as the Marketing Chair and on the Board of Directors for the Arthritis Foundation as the Public Relations Chair for its annual Jingle Bell Run. In her free time, Anna pursues her artistic passions within the realm of acrylic painting.

Jaime Primak Sullivan (YP Card Committee)
Jaime Primak Sullivan, a native of Freehold New Jersey, comes to Birmingham and the YP via Los Angeles where she worked in publicity and events. Jaime is a graduate of Towson University with a BS in Political Science and a Masters in Special Education. She is a member of Delta Zeta sorority, the Alpha Phi Omega service organization, and Kappa Delta Pi, an education honors organization. She is married to Michael Sullivan, a lobbyist, in Birmingham and they have 2 children Olivia and Max. Jaime sits on the YP board as the past 2009 President and is a publicist and freelance writer from her Birmingham home. You can catch Jaime as the Gossip Girl on Fox's Good Day AL, and hear her stories on the latest and greatest in Hollywood at the next YP event. Jaime is also actively involved in the Birmingham community as a member of the Birmingham chapter of PRSA and the Service Guild.
Jaimeprimak@aol.com

Jenifer Champ Wallis (Event Planning Committee)
Jenifer Champ Wallis is an attorney in the Birmingham office of Carr Allison. Jenifer began her practice of law upon her graduation from Cumberland School of Law and after a judicial clerkship at the Alabama Supreme Court. When not practicing law, Jenifer enjoys being actively involved in the Birmingham community as a member of Rotaract and Junior League. Jenifer has also been chosen to serve on numerous Alabama State Bar Committees, including the Wills for Heroes Committee and the Volunteer Lawyer Programs Committee. In addition, Jenifer is an active member of the Animal Law Committee of the American Bar Association. Jenifer resides in Homewood with her husband Rick and their three dogs Gracie, Riley and Sophie.