Q: Where are you from?
A: Tampa, FL 🌴
Q: How did you choose this career path?
A: I’ve always had a passion for social media and photography, which led me to pursue a degree in Public Relations at the University of Florida. During my time there, I joined the Florida Gators’ social media team, covering all their sports programs. After graduating, I continued on this path, working with the NFL and Fanatics, and now I’m excited to bring my skills to ZGM!
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: What I love most about my job is that I can connect with people and foster meaningful conversations. I enjoy uncovering insights and building relationships that strengthen a brand’s connection with its audience.
Q: What is your favorite quote?
A: "I found out a long time ago that if you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, don’t complain about it." - Jimmy Buffett
Q: Do you have any pets?
A: I have two golden retrievers - Finley & Kona 🐶
Q: Name one thing on your bucket list.
A: See the Northern Lights, attend the Olympics and World Cup, and open my own dog bar one day!
Q: Do you have any hobbies outside of work?
A: Reading, gaming, photography, and cooking!
Q: What's your favorite food? Least favorite food?
A: I don’t discriminate with food - I love pretty much everything! But I’m constantly eating Italian food
Q: What's your favorite music?
A: Certified Swiftie but I listen to it all. I was in the 0.001% of Jimmy Buffett listeners 2 years in a row.
Q: If you were a Crayola Crayon, what color would you be?
A: Forest Green (according to the quiz I just took on BuzzFeed)
Q: You’re about to perform in a karaoke bar. What song do you pick?
A: Ocean Avenue by Yellowcard (I used to live on the street this song was written about)
Q: If you could live in a TV show, book, or movie, which one would you pick?
A: It would absolutely be Harry Potter
Q: If you could hang out with anyone for a day, alive or dead, who would it be and why?
A: It would have to be Stanley Tucci and - I think we’re meant to be best friends in another life.
Social Media Community Manager
Alana Healy
Alana is Zero Gravity Marketing’s latest Social Media Community Manager, based in Tampa, FL. She grew up in Tampa, Florida, where her love for sports ignited a passion that shaped her career path. She attended the University of Florida, earning a degree in Public Relations with a minor in Sports Management. During college, she had the opportunity to work with the Florida Gators, producing photo and video content for the team and collaborating with the Athletic Association’s social media directors.
After graduation, Alana’s career led her to work for the National Football League in Jacksonville, focusing on content capture and social media copywriting. When the pandemic paused live events, she transitioned to a social media management role at Fanatics, where she refined her skills in community management, data analytics, and social listening for over three and a half years. Now at Zero Gravity Marketing, Alana is excited to leverage her extensive background for her clients.
When she’s not working, Alana enjoys spending time at the beach with her dogs, attending live concerts, meeting her reading goals on Goodreads, experimenting with TikTok recipes, and rooting for her favorite teams, the Buccaneers and the Lightning.