Meet Naaja
Naaja Flowers is a dedicated journalism student 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 belief, she blends her foundation in journalism with her skills in graphic design, photography, and creative direction.
Her journalistic promise and leadership have earned her several distinguished opportunities. She recently completed the 2025–2026 Knight Science Journalism (KSJ) HBCU Fellowship with MIT and was a Summer 2025 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 influencer marketing and partnership operations, because a career should be equally as fun as it is helpful to others.
Awards & Certifications
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Focused on building effective social media strategies, developing campaign content, and using performance insights to connect with and grow audiences.
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Demonstrated hands-on experience managing, scheduling, and monitoring content across platforms to support organized, consistent digital campaigns.
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An award that honors extraordinary women at Hampton University who demonstrate exceptional leadership, a steadfast dedication to community service, and the ability to inspire others within and beyond Hampton University.