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.

  • Dillon Cook

    Program: M.A., Communication Studies

    Hometown: Ider, Alabama, USA

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  • Talisa Mountain

    Program: MSAT, Athletic Training

    Hometown: Thornton, Colorado, USA

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  • Isuru P. Silva Ethige

    Program: Ph.D., Geology

    Hometown: Ragama, West Province, Sri Lanka

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  • Julia de Pietro Pedroso

    Program: M.A., Advertising Public Relations

    Hometown: Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

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  • Natalie Davis

    Program: MBA, Business Administration

    Hometown: Carrollton, Georgia, USA

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  • Shiza Andleeb

    Program: Ph.D., Computer Science

    Hometown: Attock, Pakistan

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  • Solomon Ajasa

    Program: Ph.D., Civil Engineering

    Hometown: Badagry, Lagos State, Nigeria

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  • Lily Heddinghaus

    Program: Ph.D., Psychology

    Hometown: Lexington, Kentucky, USA

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  • Nathan Brown

    Program: M.A., Journalism and Media Studies

    Hometown: Pinson, Alabama, USA

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  • Khandakar Kamrul Hasan

    Program: Ph.D., Higher Education Administration

    Hometown: Banani, Dhaka, Bangladesh

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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.