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Didi Vardaman joined the University of North Alabama Department of Athletics in November of 2026 as the Director of Development & Championship Resources, where she is heavily involved in the external operation of the department.

Vardaman previously worked in the University Advancement office at UNA from December 2024 until accepting the promotion with the athletic department. Through her role as the Associate Director of Development, Vardaman served as a major gifts officer, cultivating donor relationships and working closely with other university departments, including athletics, to successfully execute the "Shine On, Gold" Comprehensive Campaign, which exceeded its $100 million fundraising goal. 

Her professional career includes more than 30 years’ experience in marketing, sales and public relations in health care, media and education.

A UNA alumna, Vardaman holds a bachelor's degree with a major in journalism and a minor in radio, television and film. She is pursuing a master's degree from UNA with a concentration in higher education administration. She is a member of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics, the National Association of Athletic Development Directors, the Association of Fundraising Professionals and Kiwanis International.  

She and her husband, Todd, have two sons: Joshua, a 2019 UNA graduate, and Caleb, who graduated from UNA in 2024.