Ambassadors

Ambassador applications are now open!

If you are interested in becoming a part of Experience UGA, find more details about the role of an Experience UGA Ambassador and submit an application below. Applications are due by Friday, Nov. 21 at midnight.

Experience UGA Ambassador Application

Hear from our Ambassadors!

Experience UGA Ambassadors are the first people to greet Clarke County School District students as they arrive on campus, and they are instrumental in the overall success of the Experience UGA program. The ambassador program is designed to enhance students leadership and critical thinking skills, and is recognized as a high impact experiential learning opportunity. Ambassadors assist Experience UGA staff in coordinating and providing logistical support to over 100 field trips annually, and they take part in a year-long leadership development curriculum as well.

In addition to hands on experience facilitating field trips, students who participate in the ambassador program gain a deeper understanding of the PreK-12th grade educational experience and issues surrounding access to higher education. Ambassadors also strengthen multiple skills, including community engagement, self identity, professional development.

The 2025 Ambassadors

Peer Mentors

Alyssa Graham

Charleston, SC

Third Year

MAJOR
Cognitive Science / Psychology

MINOR
Law, Jurisprudence, and the State / Spanish

CERTIFICATION
Institute for Leadership Advancement

Gabi Witucki

Third Year

MAJOR
International Affairs / Political Science

Hermela Sileshi

Fourth Year

MAJOR
Health Promotion

MINOR
Criminal Justice

Kylie Budge

Fourth Year

MAJOR
Communication Sciences and Disorders

Lexiana Poe

Fourth Year

MAJOR
Cellular Biology

Mansi Patel

Third Year

MAJOR
Psychology

MINOR
Biology

Mia Bazelais

Third Year

MAJOR
Exercise and Sport Science

Siera Adams

Fourth Year

MAJOR
Pharmaceutical Sciences

MINOR
Public Health

Taylor Hodge

Third Year

MAJOR
Psychology / Criminal Justice

MINOR
Law, Jurisprudence, and the State / Sociology

Returning Ambassadors

Amariya Wise

Fourth Year

MAJOR
Biology

MINOR
Human Development and Family Science

Angel Williams

Fourth Year

MAJOR
Environmental Health Science

Colin Willoughby

Fourth Year

MAJOR
Communication Sciences and Disorders

Devyn Bennett

Second Year

MAJOR
Political Science

Emily Nettles

Fourth Year

MAJOR
Biology

Farzana Begum

Third Year

MAJOR
Communication Sciences and Disorders

Kylie Taylor

Third Year

MAJOR
Psychology

Lauren Jackson

Second Year

MAJOR
Cognitive Science

Madi Martinez

Second Year

MAJOR
Psychology

Maria Rigopoulis

Third Year

MAJOR
Advertising

MINOR
Sport Management

Morgan Boakye

Fourth Year

MAJOR
Public Relations

MINOR
Fashion Merchandising

CERTIFICATE
New Media

Nathan Demas

Third Year

MAJOR
Exercise and Sport Science

Sarah Gordon

Third Year

MAJOR
Political Science

Shania Green

Fourth Year

MAJOR
Atmospheric Science

Skylar Dillon

Fourth Year

MAJOR
Biomedical Physiology

Vaishnavi Balaji

Third Year

MAJOR
Biology / Psychology

Zy Miller

Third Year

MAJOR
Regenerative Bioscience

First Year Ambassadors

Akshara Singh

First Year

MAJOR
Political Science

Akshaya Ezhil

Second Year

MAJOR
Management Information Systems

Alex Perri

Graduate Student

MAJOR
Journalism

Alyssa Kiley

Third Year

MAJOR
Economics

MINOR
Housing Management and Policy

Ameerah Ajetunmobi

First Year

MAJOR
Computer Science

Aryna Simakovich

Third Year

MAJOR
Biomedical Physiology / Business

Cayla Martin

Second Year

MAJOR
Political Science

Charlotte Stidvent

First Year

MAJOR
Communication Studies

Clare Flood-Eustace

Second Year

MAJOR
Human Development and Family Sciences

Daniella Ryzhkov

Fourth Year

MAJOR
Biomedical Physiology / General Business / Chemistry

Gigi Gasque

Third Year

MAJOR
Economics / International Affairs

Helen Yi

Second Year

MAJOR
Communication Sciences and Disorders

Hope Walsh

First Year

MAJOR
Biology (Pre-Nursing)

John Mookken

Second Year

MAJOR
Biomedical Physiology

Jon Kramer

Fourth Year

MAJOR
Mechanical Engineering

Jordan Wyatt

Second Year

MAJOR
Psychology

Kathleen Miller

Third Year

MAJOR
Genetics

Katlyn Greer

First Year

MAJOR
Nutritional Sciences

Kearston Shuler

Second Year

MAJOR
Health Promotion

MINOR
Social Work

Kimberly Deer

Second Year

MAJOR
Biomedical Physiology

Madalyn Osterbuhr

Second Year

MAJOR
Biomedical Physiology / Health Policy and Management

Madonna Phan

First Year

MAJOR
Civil Engineering

MINOR
Spanish

Nehal Sinha

Third Year

MAJOR
Health Promotion

Ria Chokshi

Second Year

MAJOR
Health Promotion

Sara Amou

Second Year

MAJOR
Biology

Taylor Whidden

Second Year

MAJOR
Psychology / Spanish

Zaya Roberson

Second Year

MAJOR
Human Development and Family Sciences

Applicants must meet these qualifications:

Must be an enrolled undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Georgia
Must attend and participate at all retreats and all Wednesday weekly meetings
Will commit to 50 hours minimum per semester facilitating Experience UGA trips (trips occur Tuesday through Friday starting at 9 a.m. and ending between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. depending on the age group)
Must be free at least two days per week (Tuesday-Friday) from at least 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Will actively participate in all Experience UGA events and projects,
Develop community outreach projects that will enhance the mission of Experience UGA and support the school district communities,
Assist with marketing efforts and support Experience UGA media,
Assist with general volunteer recruitment and Ambassador recruitment programming,
And assist in other duties as assigned

A detailed overview of the Ambassador program and a sample application can be found here.

The Experience UGA Ambassadors will serve from the beginning of spring to the end of fall semester as ambassadors for the University of Georgia to the Clarke County School District. They will create a presence in the community through their participation in Experience UGA trips and events as well as School District and community events. Furthermore, they will study issues surrounding education and the history of education in Athens-Clarke County to understand the perceptions and stigmas surrounding higher education and work to destigmatize these perceptions of higher education for Clarke County students.

Serving as an Experience UGA Ambassador will also be included on your Experiential Learning Transcript and meets the requirement for students in the College of Education, College of Family and Consumer Sciences, and College of Arts and Sciences. Experience UGA Ambassadors will enhance their leadership competency by developing their skills in civic engagement, critical thinking, communication, ethical reasoning, and reflection. All Experience UGA Ambassadors will support initiatives in the following areas: Community Engagement & Outreach, Fundraising & Events, Marketing & Public Relations, and Recruitment & Orientation, and work to enhance Experience UGA’s connection with the Clarke County School District. Ambassadors will have the opportunity to take on further leadership roles if desired during their second year in the program.

If you have questions, or would like to learn more about the ambassador program, please email: Aiyana Egins, Experience UGA Coordinator.