The Marshall University Social Media Ambassador program is a fun way for our students to show others what it’s like to be a student at Marshall. Follow our Social Media Ambassadors on Instagram @MarshalluLife to see a glimpse of the student experience at Marshall.
Meet our ambassadors below and use their personal hashtags to see their posts on Instagram.
2024-25 Social Media Ambassadors
Ally Craig
Literacy Education, 2026
Ally, a native of Scott Depot, WV, is continuing to further her education by getting her Master’s degree in Literacy Education after completing her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education in 2024. Ally aspires to be a first-grade teacher, enlightening future generations. While she’s on campus, preparing for her dream, Ally enjoys going on walks, sitting by the fountain, singing and venturing out to her favorite place, Ritter Park. Ally says she always feels encouraged to rise from the ashes after the annual Fountain Ceremony and like many others, believes being involved is the key to a good experience, saying “College is way more fun when you meet new people and get to do other activities besides studying.”
Follow Ally’s journey at Marshall on our Instagram: #MarshallUAlly
Mateo Flores
Sports Management, 2024
Mateo Flores, making first a journey from Guatemala to Oak Hill, West Virginia, has now made his journey to Marshall University. As a Sport Management and Marketing major, it’s no wonder that Mateo likes to stay up to date with sports, but he also enjoys hanging out with his friends, cooking, watching movies and TV shows, and grabbing dinner at one of the many restaurants in Huntington. While Mateo works on his dream of leading a sport organization’s marketing or social media, he advises others to “take a chance on yourself and take time to understand what you want to do.” Mateo’s favorite moment at Marshall was being a part of the electric crowd during the 2023 basketball season.
Follow Mateo’s life at Marshall on our Instagram: #MarshallUMateo
Emma Korstanje
Exercise Science , 2026
Coming from the College of Science is Huntington native, Emma Korstanje. As an exercise science major, Emma’s favorite class is Exercise Physiology because it’s challenging and interesting to learn about how the body reacts to exercise. She has a strong sense of smell, which is probably why she loves baking. Emma wants to become a realtor and a physical therapist, but for now she is a Feature Twirler who loves performing on the field on game day. “Get as involved as you can! Many students quit their hobbies or clubs when they get to college because they want to focus on their academics, but they miss out on making connections with other students and the school,” is what Emma would tell the incoming Herd.
Follow Emma’s life at Marshall on our Instagram: #MarshallUEmma
Bryson Denney
Creative Writing , 2024
Bryson Denney a creative mind who joins the Marshall family from Proctorville, OH. Much like his favorite artist, Taylor Swift, Bryson enjoys reading, writing, and poetry. He also is skilled in archery. With a major in English and minor in Digital Marketing, Bryson finds himself interested in working as a copywriter, editor, or digital marketing manager. Marshall has always felt like home to him because he grew up joining his mom at work on campus. Bryson loves vinyl collecting, listening to music, and working on his poetry manuscript when not in class. His advice to future students: “Don’t put too much pressure on yourself, it’s okay to not have things figured out right away.”
Follow Bryson’s journey at Marshall on our Instagram: #MarshallUBryson
Makayla Welch
Graphic Design, 2025
Graphic Design major, Makayla Welch, comes from Milton, WV. She loves interacting with all the diverse people in Marshall’s community and exploring Huntington. During her time at Marshall, Makayla has been able to make new friends, spend time at the Visual Arts Center, and travel to Ireland. Makayla loves exploring Huntington and is passionate about art and music. One word to describe Makayla is “imaginative.”
Follow Makayla on our Instagram: #MarshallUMakayla
Braley Poff
Psychology Major, 2026
Psychology major, Braley Poff, comes from right over the bridge in Proctorville, Ohio. She came to Marshall in hopes of becoming a Clinical Psychologist. Braley’s advice is to become involved, saying that something as little as going to the student center can go a long way. Braley loves the connections she has been able to make with her peers and instructors. Her favorite Marshall moment has been the first day of school as it felt like the beginning of a new world!
Follow Braley’s Marshall moment on our Instagram: #MarshallUBraley
Brooke Olivarri
Advertising Major, 2025
From Huntington, West Virginia, Brooke Olivarri is Majoring in advertising with minors in both Marketing and Graphic Design. She moved to Huntington from California when she was 12. Brooke hopes to take her experience and do creative work in advertising. Brooke launching her capstone ‘Collective 37’ last spring was very special to her, as it showed her hard work come to life. Her favorite thing about Marshall is our community! She recommends anyone to get involved in clubs that help your major to reel in that #MarshallMoment.
Follow Brooke’s life at Marshall on our Instagram: #MarshallUBrooke
Jalyn Armstrong
Communication Disorders, 2026
Charleston native, Jalyn Armstrong, is Majoring in Communication Disorders with a Minor in Religious Studies. Jalyn loves to sing, read, and also loves fashion! As an RA in Commons, Jalyn says that the best thing you can do is to get involved, as there are communities here that will support your every step. One of her favorite memories at Marshall was riding to Austin’s at the market on campus E-Bikes.
She has shared that she loves everything about Marshall, especially during the Fall and Spring because of everyone out by the Memorial Student Center. One of her favorite memories at Marshall was riding to Austin’s at the market on campus E-Bikes.
Follow Jalyn’s journey at Marshall on our Instagram: #MarshallUJalyn
Ashley Clark
Public Relations, 2028
From right up the road in Ona, West Virginia, we have Ashley Clark. Ashley is a freshman here at Marshall. She says her favorite thing about our campus
is the environment and how welcoming the community has been! Her Marshall moment has been with the Week of Welcome where she met her new best friends. She says she loves how there is always something going on in Huntington. Some of her hobbies include hanging out with friends, editing videos, and learning delicious new recipes. A unique thing about Ashley is that she is double-jointed.
Keep up with Ashley’s Marshall Moments on our Instagram: #MarshallUAshley
Morgan Napier
University Photography and Design Intern
From Barboursville, West Virginia, Morgan studies Visual Art with an emphasis in graphic design and is minoring in marketing. Morgan enjoys creating art, being in nature, and listening to music, hoping to channel her creativity into becoming a creative manager in the future. She enjoys hanging out at the Visual Arts Center and Drinko Library. Loving Marshall for the community and how close-knit the university is, she encourages students to get involved and meet new people.
Haley Prather
University Marketing and Communications Intern
Haley, a Morgantown native, is Majoring in Marketing with a minor in Public Relations. Haley dreams of starting up her own small business. She says her best Marshall moment has been joining Greek life, stating that she has made too many good memories in her sorority to pick just one. Her favorite thing about Marshall is the sense of community and that we are like one big family! Whenever she’s not working, Haley loves to read, work out, create social media content, and do anything that includes her besties! Haley’s advice for Marshall students is to go up to student organizations whenever they are tabling, as there are over 200 organizations, making a place for everyone on campus.
Kay Steele
University Marketing and Communications Intern
Kay, born and raised in Huntington, is Majoring in Digital Marketing with a minor in Humanities. Kay dreams of working in Digital Marketing specifically for fashion and cosmetic companies. Kay loves all things fashion, social media, makeup, and spending time with her friends and family! Her favorite memory at Marshall was before her time here, having her father show her campus for the first time when he attended in 2006. This experience solidified her choice in Marshall’s community. Kay favors this community the most, stating that it has a ‘small town’ feel with a lot of resources and that a place like this is hard to find. As a commuter, Kay’s best advice is to not be afraid to speak to the people around you, saying that most people feel the same way you do!
