Naaja Flowers is a dedicated journalism major at Hampton University's acclaimed Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications, set to graduate in May 2026.

She believes the most impactful stories are told not only through strong reporting, but through compelling visuals and intentional creative strategy. Guided by this philosophy, she blends her foundation in investigative journalism with her skills in graphic design, photography, and creative direction.

Her journalistic promise and leadership have earned her several distinguished opportunities. She is currently a 2025–2026 Knight Science Journalism (KSJ) HBCU Fellow at MIT and was recently a reporting fellow with Inside Climate News, a Pulitzer Prize–winning environmental newsroom. Her academic excellence was also recognized with the Fall 2025 Media Scholars Scholarship.

On campus, Naaja serves as the 80th Student Government Association President, the highest elected student position at Hampton University, and her commitment to advocacy extends further through her role as Vice President of Generation Action and as Membership Chair for Black Girls Vote.

Drawn to digital campaigns and creative marketing, she aims to build a career in marketing and copywriting, because a career should be equally as fun as it is important.