Carlynn Greene, DeSoto, was awarded a business grant by TikTok x MACRO, which will be used to establish Edfluential, which will work with businesses, nonprofits and creators to amplify their social impact while teaching them how to sustain their work financially. She also received a grant from LinkedIn and won the TikTok Creator Award for her advocacy on social media. At UNT, where she earned a bachelor’s in digital journalism, Carlynn attended movie nights at the University Union. In her free time, she enjoys reading webtoons, watching anime and playing tennis.