diff --git a/notifier.py b/notifier.py
index 22beca2..adbb3d3 100644
--- a/notifier.py
+++ b/notifier.py
@@ -246,7 +246,7 @@
             if SEND_EMAIL:
                 recipient = ml
                 asfpy.messaging.mail(
-                    sender="GitBox <git@apache.org>",
+                    sender=f"{user} (via GitHub) <git@apache.org>",
                     recipient=recipient,
                     subject=subject_line,
                     message=real_text,