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The First-Year Experience (FYE) Ambassador Program is a dynamic student leadership opportunity designed to support, engage, and empower new students during their transition to college life. FYE Ambassadors serve as peer leaders who play a vital role in creating a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for first-year students.

Each FYE Ambassador is strategically placed within First-Year Experience courses, where they serve as a peer mentor embedded directly in the classroom experience. In this role, Ambassadors support students in navigating academic expectations, connecting with campus resources, and building confidence during their first semester.

Through mentorship, programming, and outreach, Ambassadors help new students build meaningful connections and develop a strong sense of belonging. They assist with signature FYE events, facilitate small group interactions, and serve as a consistent, relatable resource both inside and outside of the classroom.

In addition to supporting their peers, FYE Ambassadors gain valuable leadership experience, strengthen their communication and organizational skills, and contribute to the overall success of the campus community. The program fosters personal growth, professional development, and a commitment to service—preparing Ambassadors to become impactful leaders both on campus and beyond.

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Ambassador Leadership

Skylar Long

Skylar Long

Junior

Biomedical Sciences

Alexandria Ojo

Alexandria Ojo

Senior

Public Health

Kenya Woods

Kenya Woods

Junior

Finance

FYE Ambassadors

Katie Berger

Katie Berger

Junior

Nursing

Brendon Brown

Brendon Brown

Freshman

Management

Jaidyn Cowans

Jaidyn Cowans

Senior

Criminal Justice

Kayla Graves

Kayla Graves

Junior

Biomedical Sciences

Proshat Hekhamenesh

Proshat Hekhamenesh

Senior

Neuroscience

Jas Hobbs

Jas Hobbs

Junior

Kinesiology

Maleah Marbury

Maleah Marbury

Freshman

Public Health

Jordyn Mashia-Moore

Jordyn Mashia-Moore

Senior

Public Health

Connor Nguyen

Connor Nguyen

Senior

Biomedical Engineering & Mathematics

Kaija Parker

Kaija Parker

Junior

Immunology

Lamar Perkins

Lamar Perkins

Sophomore

Political Science

Allyson Pinkston-King

Allyson Pinkston-King

Senior

Neuroscience

Shamaree'Ian Powell

Shamaree'Ian Powell

Sophomore

Dean's Scholar - Pre-Nursing

Lizz Mitchelle

Lizz Mitchelle

Sophomore

Biology

Jada Roland

Jada Roland

Senior

Biology

Prisha Sampat

Prisha Sampat

Sophomore

Biomedical Sciences

Kat Stockton

Kat Stockton

Junior

Dean's Scholar - Pre-Nursing

Emma Vianco

Emma Vianco

Sophomore

Dean's Scholar - Pre-Nursing

Jacelyn Wiggins

Jacelyn Wiggins

Sophomore

Criminal Justice

Andrew Williams

Andrew Williams

Junior

Management

Brady Williamson

Brady Williamson

Sophomore

Dean's Scholar - Pre-Nursing - NURP