Makayla Allia

Makayla Allia has a diverse work experience, beginning in 2014 as a Nanny/Mothers Helper, where they worked with kids ranging from ages 1-8. Makayla then became a Brand Ambassador for Longfellow's Wayside Inn in 2017, where they combined their two passions of equestrian and social media to promote the company. In 2018, they became the Head of Public Relations for Delta Zeta Sorority. In 2019, they were a Waitress for Longfellow's Wayside Inn and a Strategic Communications Research Consultant for The City of Tuscaloosa, where they conducted secondary, quantitative, and qualitative research on the city's social media pages and presented their findings in detailed reports. In 2020, they were a Writing Intern for Project Peanut Butter. In 2021, they were a Public Relations Intern for Regan Communications and a Marketing and Public Relations Intern for Alabama Credit Union-Secret Meals For Hungry Children, where they worked with a 10-person team to create a virtual scavenger event that raised over $2,000. Currently, Makayla is an Account Coordinator at V2 Communications, where they provide media relations and account support to 5 clients, manages and creates speaking, award and editorial calendar opportunities, creates social media content, and monitors industry news and trends. Makayla is also a Search Engine Optimization Specialist at Boston Web Marketing.

Makayla Allia graduated from Marian Private Catholic High School in Framingham, MA in 2018. Makayla then attended The University of Alabama and obtained a Bachelor's of Communication in Public Relations with a double Minor in Communication Studies and Management Communication in 2021. Additionally, they obtained two certifications from LinkedIn in February 2019: Illustrator CC 2019 Essential Training and Photoshop CC 2019 Essential Training: The Basics.