A’Maiya Allen

Howard University

Funded by: WFF Scholar

• 2021-2022

A’Maiya Allen, expected class of 2022, is from Bolingbrook, Illinois. A’Maiya is a Public Relations student at Howard University. A’Maiya is the founder of SincerelySinclair.com, a lifestyle and productivity blog for young women, and the owner and founder of Shop Sincerely, Sinclair, an apparel line. She is a charter member and Treasurer of the Howard University Minorities in Sports (MIS) Chapter. A’Maiya presented her research on Southern college football dominance at the Black Student-Athlete Summit at the University of Texas at Austin and is currently an intern for the National Football League (NFL). An avid pageant competitor, A’Maiya was Miss Illinois Collegiate America 2020-2021 and Miss Illinois Teen USA 2018-2019. After graduation, A’Maiya will be on the path to becoming a Director of Player Development.<br />