Influencer Directory

Connect with a Graduate Influencer

Our influencers represent The University of Alabama Graduate School through social media and other digital platforms. Selected from student applicants all across The Graduate School, these influencers have a passion for UA Graduate School, digital marketing and professional development.

  • Solomon Ajasa

    Program: Ph.D., Civil Engineering

    Hometown: Nigeria

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    Solomon Ajasa GAIN Influencer
  • Sidra Capriolo

    Program: Ph.D., Clinical Psychology

    Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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    Sidra GAIN Influencer
  • Bradley Toney

    Program: MBA, Business Administration

    Hometown: Tuscaloosa, Alabama

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    Bradley Toney GAIN Influencer
  • Ty Fezzey

    Program: Ph.D., Management

    Hometown: Riverside, California

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    Ty GAIN Influencer
  • Emmanuel Amackson

    Program: M.A., Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

    Hometown: Takoradi, Ghana

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    Emmanuel Amackson GAIN Influencer
  • Kamazhay Bermagambetova

    Program: M.A., Women’s Studies

    Hometown: Kostanay, Kazakstan

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    Kamazhay GAIN Influencer
  • Gabi Gonzalez

    Program: MFA & MBA, Arts Management

    Hometown: Greenville, South Carolina

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    Gabi Gonzalez
  • Natalia Rivera Valderrama

    Program: MPH, Health Education & Promotion

    Hometown: Cali, Colombia

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    Natalia Rivera
  • Nevada Jones

    Program: M.S., Human Nutrition

    Hometown: Brandon, Mississippi

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    Nevada Jones

GAIN influencers receive a scholarship in the fall and spring semesters for participating in the program. The GAIN influencer program also offers:

  • Personal branding and professional development training.
  • Social media usage and optimization guidance.
  • Opportunities to network and connect with peers and various organizations.
  • Experience in marketing and digital communications.
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Want to be an influencer?

The application period will open near the end of each semester. Candidates are selected from the application process after a review of their campus involvement, academic standing and interest in social media and digital marketing. All influencers serve for one semester and typically around 10 influencers are selected each semester.