Amber "AD" Alston is a 2nd year Ph.D. student working towards a degree in Communication at the University of Memphis. She received her Bachelor’s (2020) and Master's (2023) degrees in Communication Studies from Texas State University. Amber is currently a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the Communication Studies Department at University 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’s professional interests and specialty training areas are centered in social justice, conflict management, business pitching, and diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) trainings.

 

B.A. in Communication Studies with a focus in Organizational Communication - Texas State University (2020)

M.A. in Communication Studies with a focus in DEI, Race, and Rhetoric - Texas State University (2023)

Ph.D. in Communication Studies from the University of Memphis [in progress]

Personal Website Link: https://amberdalston243.wixsite.com/amber-alstoncomm

 

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

Alston, A. D. & Austin, J. T. (2023). #BlackCommunicationMatters: Creating Equitable Spaces for Black Communication and Language through a Womanist Rhetorical Lens. Communication Teacher. https://doi.org/10.1080/17404622.2023.2236687