Tre' Finklea

NASPA-AL Conference Chair-Elect

Assistant Director of Parent & Family Programs
The University of Alabama

 Tre’ Finklea (he/him) is the Assistant Director of Parent & Family Programs at The University of Alabama. Dr. Finklea began to become interested in a career in higher education throughout his enrollment at Stillman College. During his time there, Dr. Finklea served on the Student Government Association for three years, worked in the housing department as a residential assistant, and served as president of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.-Epsilon Epsilon Chapter and the Stillman College Chapter of the National Pan-Hellenic Council as well as holding key positions in various other student organizations. After graduation, he attended and graduated from the University of West Alabama in 2017 with a Master of Education in Higher Education-Student Affairs. Dr. Finklea served as the Director of Student Activities at Talladega College. In January 2023, Dr. Finklea transitioned to the University of West Alabama as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs Manager. Dr. Finklea earned his Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration-Educational Leadership from Liberty University in September 2023.