MEET THE GRADUATE STUDENT AMBASSADORS
Graduate Ambassadors
A Graduate Student Ambassador is a distinguished role that allows ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ students the ability to interact with the Dean and staff of Graduate Studies while participating in a variety of events on and off campus.
Sophia Edwards
Biology
Hometown: Sarasota, Florida
Fun Fact: I've been playing tennis since I was two years old!
Annie Hawks
Counseling
Hometown: Kapa'a, Hawaii
Fun Fact: My first pet out of college was a pet rat!
Laiba Khaqan
Counseling
Hometown: Toronto, Canada
Fun Fact: I’m Canadian and a big iced coffee enthusiast. I find myself missing Tim Hortons from time to time (if you know, you know).
Cecily Ritchie
Education
Hometown: West Norriton, Pennsylvania
Fun Fact: I like to sing, I have done so through theatre, choir and an cappella group!
Kristina Bondarenko
Higher Education
Hometown: Rostov-on-Don, Russia
Fun Fact: I've lived in three countries and explored 14 others as a tourist. Additionally, my dog is quite the jet-setter, having flown 24 hours from China to the US!
Luke Yingling
Public Administration
Hometown: Boyertown, Pennsylvania
Fun Fact: My favorite hobby is going thrift shopping, and a majority of my wardrobe is second-hand.
Julia Paiano
Communication
Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Fun Fact: I'm taller than both of my parents!
Therese Dombo
Counseling
Hometown: Washington, D.C.
Fun Fact: I have been to 13 countries and one U.S. territory!
Julianna Chen
Education
Hometown: West Chester, Pennsylvania
Fun Fact: I love longboarding and photography!
Gisele Rodriguez
Human Resource Development
Hometown: Union City, New Jersey
Fun Fact: I love to travel and have been to over 15 countries so far! My goal is to visit 100 countries.
Nastia Chulkova
Theater
Hometown: Voskresensk, Russia
Fun Fact: I speak three languages and have lived in five different countries! It's been an incredible way to experience new cultures and perspectives.
Zora DeSeignora
Communication
Hometown: Burlington, New Jersey
Fun Fact: I was named after the author, Zora Neale Hurston.
Jess Langlois
Counseling
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Fun Fact:ÌýI play bass guitar!
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Andrew Rubas
Education
Hometown: Warrington, Pennsylvania
Fun Fact: I have two dogs: an Australian Shepherd and Bernese Mountain dog.
Rachel Rhee
Education
Hometown: Emerson, New Jersey
Fun Fact: I love the performing arts and grew up doing dance, piano, singing and acting. My favorite hobby is going to see Broadway shows in the city.
Maddie Battinelli
Psychology
Hometown: Yorktown Heights, New York
Fun Fact: I'm a certified yoga teacher and group fitness instructor!