Bryanna Hampton is a communications specialist, graduating from Missouri Baptist University with degrees in communications and public relations. 

Hampton was the managing editor of MBU's student news site, Timeline Online, since it was founded in 2010 through her graduation. She also anchored, produced and edited the student news broadcast, "Timeline," and interned in the university communications department. She is a graduate of the World Journalism Institute's Multimedia Convergence course in New York City. She first became involved with Patch as a blogger and started freelancing for Creve Coeur Patch. 

Hampton is actively involved in her hometown church and is a learner and thinker at heart. She plays softball, enjoys art and music, loves to read and watch movies, and play with photography and graphic design. Oh, and coffee is a must.