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About

Amber "AD" Alston is a 2nd year Ph.D. student working towards a degree in Communication at the 福利片国产 of Memphis. She received her Bachelor鈥檚 (2020) and Master's (2023) degrees in Communication Studies from Texas State 福利片国产. Amber is currently a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the Communication Studies Department at 福利片国产 of Memphis. She teaches Oral Communication (COMM 2381). Amber has worked with several religious, social justice, Greek-lettered, non-profit, and restaurant organizations in Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas to enhance their marketing, branding, and how to effectively communicate and appeal to wider audiences. Amber's academic and research interests intersect between African American Womanist/Feminist rhetoric, organizational communication, and workspace environments. Amber鈥檚 professional interests and specialty training areas are centered in social justice, conflict management, business pitching, and diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) trainings.  

Education

B.A. in Communication Studies with a focus in Organizational Communication - Texas State 福利片国产 (2020) M.A. in Communication Studies with a focus in DEI, Race, and Rhetoric - Texas State 福利片国产 (2023) Ph.D. in Communication Studies from the 福利片国产 of Memphis [in progress]

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Academic Awards

Southern States Communication Association: Top Student Paper Award - African American Communication Division (2025).  

Publications

Alston, A. D. & Austin, J. T. (2023). #BlackCommunicationMatters: Creating Equitable Spaces for Black Communication and Language through a Womanist Rhetorical Lens. Communication Teacher.