Name: Adia Dukes

Family: Mother Summer Dukes, grandmother Lessie Jacob

Hometown: Grayson, Georgia

Current Town: Grayson, Georgia

Years at UGA: 2016-2020

School/Degree: Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, Biology & Music

Profession: I am a freelance social media specialist with an excellent eye for detail and a strong understanding of social media marketing strategies. I have a passion for media planning, content creation, brand curation, graphic design, photography, videography, and photo and video editing.

I started my social media career at Red Dress during the pandemic and quickly rose through the ranks, realizing I have a passion for fashion and social media spaces. I am now working with SUSU Co.

Social Media Team Lead at Red Dress Boutique, assisted on photoshoots for The Zero Proof, cover 10 of issue 19 of Puss Puss Magazine, Video editor for Jason Isbell “Foxes in the Snow” IG Promo, collaborated with Christy Bush to edit footage of REM & Interpol, Editor of “your heart is you home” reading featured on The Bitter Southerner & collaborated with Ramsay Nye, helped to launch SUSU Co. business Instagram.

Book: I am a huge fantasy reader, and this was one of the first series I ever loved! Song of the Lioness by Tamora Pierce. A current favorite is the House Witch by Delemhach (1). It is such a unique and cozy read!

Magazine: Vogue, I love editorial photoshoots and staying ahead of fashion trends.

Podcast: The Bold & The Beautiful is such a fun listen!

Instagram: @‌evelilycp @greceghanem @‌treceeellisross @enigivensunday @‌gezellerenee @meicrosoft @‌bittersoutherner @southernlivingmag @‌delaneychilds @young emperors @‌Miguelvpatron @wisdm @huesofavry @‌Jaybeech @venitaaspen @‌Tarachandra_ celine_bernaerts @shesasolarbeing @tatendaluna @‌rickeythompson @best.dressed @‌aprettyycollhoteltour 

@mrwardstyle @‌ahometomakeyousmile

Brand: Current brands I’m loving are Spicy Ceramics, SUSU Co., Nuetro Home, Craft Club, Female Alchemy (2), Breromi! I enjoy unique designs and love to support artisans and women-owned businesses!

Fashion Designers: Anifa Mvuemba, Thierry Mugler, Diane von Furstenberg (3), Elsa Schiaparelli, Vivienne Westwood.

Interior designer: Tami Ramsay of Ramsay Nye (4). I’ve had the privilege of working with her and seeing her in action, and I truly love the whimsy and joy she can invoke in spaces while still making them feel livable!

Chef: My favorite TV chefs Gordon Ramsey  (5) and Emeril Lagasse.

Real Life Chefs: My mom and my Gmaw. My mom is hands down the best cook. If I ever had to pick a last meal, it would be anything she’d make. Gmaw has been baking and catering for over 40 years, and living in our house is akin to living in a bakery!

Historical figure: Madame CJ Walker

Quote:

 Dream the world as it ought to be. Don’t let anybody, anybody convince you this is the way the world is and therefore must be. It must be the way it ought to be.” – Toni Morrison

Describe Athens in five words or less: Old and new southern charm

Restaurants and bars: Puma Yu’s, Five Athens, Athens Bagel Co., Farmcart, Taq del Sol, South Kitchen & Bar, Maepole, Tacos los Plebes, Bar Bruno, Buvez, 1000 faces, Sunroof Coffee, Athens Cooks, Mama’s Boy, The Pine, Punta Canta, Martis at Miday, Magnolia’s

Shops: Cheeky Peach

Athens/campus landmark: North Campus! I’d love to find the UGA food truck, grab lunch, and sit outside on North Campus.

Memory while in school: Winning the SEC championship in 2017!

Professor/class: Professor Maggie Synder’s Viola Studio, it was on a Friday, and nothing sets the tone for a great weekend like hearing and making great music!

Gameday ritual/plan: Meet at the Gamma Phi house, tailgate on Milledge and walk to the stadium.

Tailgate Recipe:

Buffalo Chicken Dip

2 8oz cream cheese

16 oz ranch dressing

12oz Texas Pete wing sauce

2 packs shredded Monterrey jack cheese

4 to 6 boneless chicken breast (I Love to pick up a roasted chicken from Sam’s if I’m running short on time!)

Boil chicken, cool then shred. In pan melt cream cheese, ranch, wing sauce and 1 pack of cheese. Add chicken. Bake til bubbly on 350. Add second pack of cheese to the top. Cook til melted.