Presidential Ambassadors

The Presidential Ambassadors Program provides opportunities for a select group of students chosen for their enthusiasm, academic excellence, and college engagement to represent and promote Randolph College in partnership with the Office of the President.

These students host important college guests and represent the College at prestigious campus and community events.

Students selected for this honor meet and network with alumni, community leaders, business executives, and other friends of the College at these functions, promoting Randolph’s mission, vision, values, and traditions.

2022-2023 Presidential Ambassadors

• Josh Bowes ’23 – Global Studies, Comparative Philosophy, French minor
• Delaney Scott ’23 – Comparative Philosophy
• Madisyn Tyree ’23 – History
• Mengna Zhao ’23 – Media and Culture, Film Studies minor, Gender Studies minor, and Sociology minor
• Isaac Carney ’24 – Engineering Physics, Mathematics minor
• Melody Washington ’24 – Computer Science
• Jadin Wilkening ’24 – Computer Science & Mathematics
• Elizabeth Bailey ’25 – Art History
• Sonia Langhorne ’25 – Psychology, Gender Studies minor
• Nuhamin Teshome ’25 – Pre-Med, Psychology
• Riley Carl ’26 – Sports and Exercise Studies
• Izzy Collins ’26 – Education
• Jay Joseph ’26 – Computer Science, Communications minor
• Estelle Le Floch Fernandez ’26 – Sociology, Psychology minor
• Pablo Leyva ’26 – Undeclared
• Luke Mosley ’26 – Undeclared
• Adam Ulffers ’26 – Engineering, Business minor
• Kayden Washington ’26 – Elementary Education

Benefits

A few of the benefits of being a Presidential Ambassador include:

• Attend bi-monthly mentorship meetings with President Sue Ott Rowlands
• Participate in the Presidential Ambassadors off-campus retreat focused on leadership development
• Network with faculty, staff, alumni, community leaders, and friends of the College at high-profile, on- and off-campus events throughout the year
• Build social skills, practice business etiquette, take advantage of leadership opportunities, and serve as an official College representative
• Develop meaningful connections with College staff, faculty, and administrators who will serve as employment references for internships and job interviews
• Students who exceed performance expectations may receive a letter of recommendation from Randolph College President Sue Ott Rowlands
• Attend the Presidential Ambassador Appreciation Dinner, annually in the spring
• Receive Randolph College Presidential Ambassador attire for personal use when representing the College

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Qualifications

In order to be considered for a Presidential Ambassador position, each student must either be a current Presidential Scholar* or meet the following qualifications:

• Enrolled full-time
• Maintain a 3.0 minimum GPA
• Be in good academic and social standing

*Presidential Scholars have already completed an interview process and are considered Presidential Ambassadors as part of their scholarship acceptance.

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Responsibilities

Presidential Ambassadors are committed to fulfill the following responsibilities on a volunteer basis for the term of one academic year:

• Participate in bi-monthly mentorship meetings with President Sue Ott Rowlands
• Attend the President Ambassadors off-campus retreat focused on leadership development
• Serve as a liaison to the President on key student issues
• Volunteer for at least two College events each semester, serving as a host, guide, greeter, or usher
• Participate in at least one service event per academic year
• Serve as an ad hoc focus group for campus leadership as needed

Mandatory Events

Attendance is required at events on the following dates:

• September 20, 2023, Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• January 10, 2024, Wednesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• March 20, 2024,  Wednesday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
• April 15, 2024, Monday, 6-8 p.m.

Please contact Jamie Williams, jwilliams07@randolphcollege.edu, if you have questions or concerns regarding the mandatory events.

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Apply

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Presidential Ambassador!

Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and be in good academic and social standing with the College.

In order to receive an invitation to join the Presidential Ambassadors, candidates must complete an application and interview. If selected to interview, an email will be sent to a students’ Randolph address.

The application process is open through August 30, 2023. Interviews will take place the following week. Invitations to join the Presidential Ambassadors will be sent the following week.

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Jamie Williams, jwilliams07@randolphcollege.edu.