Overview
The Engineering Ambassadors represent the College of Engineering while developing leadership skills and furthering their personal and professional growth. Engineering Ambassadors are involved with activities related to recruiting, retention, outreach and student success. The Engineering Ambassadors promote the goals of the College of Engineering at UC Davis.
- Responsibilities
• Perform tours of College of Engineering labs and spaces
• Represent the College of Engineering at outreach/recruitment events such as Decision Day, Picnic Day, information sessions, college fairs and university visit programs
• Participate in student panels
• Represent College of Engineering at industry and alumni functions
- Expectations
• Student must commit to three quarters of service in Engineering Ambassadors
• Attend monthly team meetings
• Serve as role model for other Engineering Ambassadors
- Benefits
• Personal and professional development
• Networking with college leadership, faculty, staff and students
• Networking with industry and alumni
• Unique and exclusive College of Engineering swag/clothing
• Be part of a fun and exciting team!
- Eligibility and Application Requirements
• Must have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
• Must be an engineering major
• Must have completed at least two quarters in the College of Engineering
• Must submit an updated Resume; should include leadership, volunteer and work experience
• Must submit one Letter of Recommendation or identify one Reference
• Must include a personal Statement of Interest that includes:
○ The reason(s) for applying to the ambassador program
○ The skills, talents, and/or experiences you bring to the ambassador program
○ How the college has helped you achieve your goals
○ A high level of personal and professional character; willingness to develop leadership abilities; committed to serving on a team; dedicated to delivering more than what is asked
○ Enthusiasm about the impact of engineering, the College of Engineering, and UC Davis
Want to hear directly from an Engineering Ambassador about their experiences or join us for an Ambassador-led in-person tour? Register here for in-person and virtual opportunities.
Meet the College of Engineering Ambassadors
Aliya Abla
Class of 2025
Biological Systems Engineering
San Diego, CA
Madeleine Baldwin
Class of 2026
Biological Systems Engineering
San Diego, CA
Cynthia Donjuan-Fernandez
Class of 2026
Civil Engineering
Antioch, CA
Matthew Gee
Class of 2026
Civil Engineering
Castro Valley, CA
Summayyah Haque
Class of 2026
Biochemical Engineering
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Emily Lowe
Class of 2026
Biomedical Engineering
Redlands, CA
Josias Moreno Ixta
Class of 2025
Electrical Engineering
Fallbrook, CA
Daniel Rasas
Class of 2026
Chemical Engineering
San Diego, CA
Estaina Resendiz Ortiz
Class of 2026
Aerospace Engineering
Newark, CA
Gael Rodriguez
Class of 2026
Biomedical Engineering
San Diego, CA
Lily Saechao
Class of 2026
Mechanical Engineering
Plumas Lake, CA
Joshua Saechao
Class of 2025
Electrical Engineering
Plumas Lake, CA
Tianna Starr
Class of 2026
Biomedical Engineering
Brentwood, CA