Meet the Team

Alexis Clark is a Communications Manager in Tennessee State University’s Office of Public Relations and Communications and a proud two-time TSU alumna.

She earned both her Bachelor of Science in Communications and Master of Business Administration from the university.

Since joining TSU in 2022, Clark has led strategic communications initiatives that elevate the university’s brand and highlight its students, faculty, alumni, and institutional achievements. Prior to TSU, she served as a breaking news reporter for The Tennessean and the Leaf-Chronicle. Her expertise spans strategic and executive communications, media relations, public relations, and content strategy.

Emmanuel S. Freeman is a strategic communications professional, former diplomat, and award-winning journalist with a wealth of global and institutional expertise. His background spans media, public relations, corporate regulation, and university relations.

A fellow of the Poynter Institute for Media Studies, where he focused on media ethics, Freeman holds degrees in journalism from the University of Maryland at College Park. His background in print media includes a stint as a reporter for The Washington Times, and a stringer for Reuters. He specializes in executive and corporate communication, news writing, and publication development. Beyond the newsroom, he navigated the complex energy regulation sector as an analyst for an energy firm in Washington, D.C., where he covered meetings of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

In higher education, Freeman has held various roles, including interim director of university communications, publications manager, and grants and technical writer. As Communications Specialist at TSU, he collaborates across teams to manage media relations, strategic messaging, crisis communication, and brand development. He crafts and reviews content—from press releases and speeches to social media and PSAs—ensuring copy accuracy and consistency.

With a deep passion for mentorship, Freeman takes pride in helping colleagues and mentees translate communication theory into real-world solutions. An avid reader and consummate professional, the Liberian native enjoys long-distance running and traveling. When not immersed in reading, writing, or making people laugh, he cherishes time with his growing number of grandchildren.

Aaron Grayson is a multidisciplinary creative, visual storyteller, and creative director whose career has been built on one belief: creativity is about making people feel something.

An alum of The Art Institute of Atlanta, Aaron began his career behind the camera, eventually becoming a full-time food and product photographer before expanding into real estate, commercial, and portrait photography. While his work has evolved across industries, one thing has remained constant: his ability to make people feel seen. Whether photographing an executive, entrepreneur, graduate, or artist, Aaron creates an environment where authenticity shines, resulting in images that reveal stories.

Never content with mastering just one craft, Aaron has continually expanded his creative toolkit. Today, his work spans photography, videography, graphic design, branding, and creative direction, helping bring ideas to life from a blank canvas to the final product. His designs have appeared on billboards and marketing campaigns across the country, and he has collaborated with organizations and brands including BET’s Sunday Best, the Waitr App, Leadership Nashville, Tennessee State University, and countless businesses and entrepreneurs seeking to elevate their visual presence.

Known for learning new skills quickly and embracing every creative challenge, Aaron believes versatility is one of the greatest assets an artist can develop. His career is proof that you don’t have to stay in one lane. You simply have to stay curious.

Today, Aaron continues to inspire fellow creatives through his work and teaching, encouraging them to keep creating, keep learning, and trust that every new skill becomes another brushstroke in the masterpiece of their journey.