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Hello everyone! My name is Makayla Cameron and I'm currently in my first semester of grad school at Troy University. I recently graduated this past December from Troy University with a bachelor's of science in broadcast journalism. I'm originally from Montgomery, Alabama but Troy, Alabama has become my new home. I'm so excited to share my content with you all and I hope that you enjoy reading it! 

My weekly blog will reflect on what I learn in my COM 6610 Leadership and Media Strategies course and how I apply what I learn to what's happening in the world today. The topics in my blog will include social media and opinion leadership, leadership in communications, diffusion of innovations and so many other interesting topics. 

Please tune in every week to Strategic Reflections of a Grad Student to join the conversation and discuss with me the different things that I'm learning. 

Currently, I serve as a graduate assistant at Troy University in the tutoring center where I have been giving the opportunity to assist with the digital aspect of the center. I can't wait to apply what I learn in this class to real life situations that will help me become the best communications professional that I can be. 




Look forward to seeing you online, 



Makayla Cameron 

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