Student Ambassadors

Hometown: Yonkers, NY
Expected Graduation: Spring 2024
Major: Agricultural and Resource Economics
Career Goal: To work in sustainability
Favorite Place on Campus: The Computer Science Building
Advice for New Students: Always reach out to others.
Email: adalessi@terpmail.umd.edu

Hometown: Clarksville, MD
Expected Graduation: Spring 2023
Major: Agricultural and Resource Economics
Career Goal: To help mitigate the effects of climate change 
Clubs: Community Assistant for Residence Life

Favorite Place on Campus: The steps beside the South Campus Diner
Advice for New Students: Don't be afraid to make changes to the direction of your academic career. There are many majors and minors to explore inside and outside of AGNR.
Email: mcamp77@terpmail.umd.edu

Hometown: Gaithersburg, MD
Expected Graduation: Spring 2024
Major: Agricultural and Resource Economics
Career Goal: To influence agricultural law and policy
Clubs: Student Government Association, Sigma Alpha, AGNR DSAC, Maryland Images

Favorite Place on Campus: Washington Quad on a sunny day!
Advice for New Students: Get involved!! Either extracurricular, service, academic, research, fun - there is so much to do and be at UMD!
Email: mkotraia@umd.edu

Hometown: Darnestown, MD
Expected Graduation: Spring 2023
Major: Animal Sciences
Career Goal: To become a Veterinarian
Clubs: Sketchup Comedy, Pre-vet society, TA for ANSC101
Favorite Place on Campus: South Campus Diner
Advice for New Students: I came from a small high school where I graduated with 51 people. I was terrified that i would be overwhelmed by UMD's size. I found that if advocate for myself and make an effort to get to know classmates and professors, i can make a big school feel small. All of my first semester profs know me by name and i feel like i have found a community. In other words, college can be whatever you make of it.
Email: Ewhite23@umd.edu

Hometown: Ellicott City, MD
Expected Graduation: Spring 2024
Major: Animal Sciences
Career Goal: To be a veterinarian
Clubs: Sigma Alpha, Carillon Communities, Pre-Vet society, Club Tennis
Favorite Place on Campus: McKeldin Mall
Advice for New Students: Put yourself out there. It's daunting, but reaching out to professors and classmates helps you form important relationships and find some study buddies! Sign up for any clubs and organizations that interest you because that is the best way to meet people with common interests.
Email: mchaudha@terpmail.umd.edu

Hometown: Rockville, MD
Expected Graduation: Spring 2023
Major: Animal Sciences
Career Goal: To be a veterinarian
Clubs: Sigma Alpha, UMD Mayuri, The Letter Project, Maryland Mentor Corps
Favorite Place on Campus: Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center
Advice for New Students: Attend events and talk to people! Everyone is in the same boat and trying to make friends!
Email: jaanavis@umd.edu

Hometown: East Brunswick, NJ
Expected Graduation: Spring 2024
Major: Animal Sciences
Career Goal: To be a wildlife veterinarian
Clubs: Pre-Vet society, The Wildlife Society
Favorite Place on Campus: The Campus Farm
Advice for New Students: Take your time getting adjusted and figuring out what you want to do, you're better off taking a few extra classes or changing majors instead of being stuck with a degree you don't want or can't use.
Email: mfreder2@terpmail.umd.edu

Hometown: Ellicott City, MD
Expected Graduation: Spring 2023
Major: Animal Sciences
Career Goal: To be a veterinarian
Clubs: Pre-Vet Society, Fisher Laboratory
Favorite Place on Campus: Footnotes Cafe in McKeldin Library
Advice for New Students: Don’t be afraid to approach your professors! They are excellent resources and are usually always up for a good conversation.
Email: mchen130@terpmail.umd.edu

Hometown: Rising Sun, MD
Expected Graduation: Spring 2023
Major: Environmental Science and Policy
Career Goal: To become a soil scientist
Favorite Place on Campus: Washington Quad on South Campus
Advice for New Students: Be true to yourself, study hard, remember to take breaks, enjoy your college experience to the fullest, and one bad grade is not the end of the world.
Email: mhaines@terpmail.umd.edu

Hometown: Severn, MD
Expected Graduation: Spring 2023
Major: Environmental Science and Technology
Career Goal: To work in the Department of the Interior (NPS, NOAA, FWS etc.)
Clubs: MANRRS, University Honors, FIRE
Favorite Place on Campus: South Campus
Advice for New Students: Think about what classes and activities you want to try or take early! It will really benefit your resume.

Hometown: Germantown, MD
Expected Graduation: Spring 2025
Major: Environmental Science and Technology
Career Goal: To work an environmental organization and work in a field related to sustainability.
Clubs: UMD Club Running, Crocheting for a Cause
Favorite Place on Campus: McKeldin Mall
Advice for New Students: Don’t be afraid to try new things or to ask for help when you need it.

Hometown: Kensington, MD
Expected Graduation: Spring 2023
Major: Environmental Science and Technology
Career Goal: To conduct research studying the effects of environmental exposures on human health
Clubs: University Honors, FIRE, intramural sports, TerpTHON 
Favorite Place on Campus: Hornbake Plaza picnic tables
Advice for New Students: Spend your time with the people that make you happy.
Email: rvichi@terpmail.umd.edu

Hometown: Gaithersburg, MD
Expected Graduation: Winter 2023
Major: Environmental Science and Technology
Career Goal: To study the effects of human activity on the health of the Chesapeake Bay
Clubs: DCC Honors Program, Sustainable Ocean Alliance, Wildlife Society, and Intramural Soccer ​​​​​​​
Favorite Place on Campus: Washington Quad
Advice for New Students: Make the most out of all the opportunities around you! Also, if you aren't completely sure about what you want to study, that's totally okay. Figuring things out as you go is part of the fun, and tons of people are in the same boat.
Email: aquigle1@terpmail.umd.edu

Hometown: Upper Marlboro, MD
Expected Graduation: Spring 2024
Major: Agricultural Science and Technology
Career Goal: To work for a nonprofit teaching people how to provide for themselves sustainably
Clubs: Sigma Alpha, Campus Food Gardens Intern, College Park Arts Scholar
Favorite Place on Campus: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
Advice for New Students: Try out as much as you can (without putting too much on your plate)! You'll meet a lot of great people and find a lot of cool opportunities this way.
Email: kquinn18@terpmail.umd.edu

Hometown: Willow Grove, PA
Expected Graduation: Spring 2025
Major: Agricultural Science and Technology
Career Goal: To work in greenhouse/nursery management
Clubs: Sigma Alpha
Favorite Place on Campus: Edward St. John Teaching & Learning Center
Advice for New Students: Try your best to get involved with at least one thing on campus - its the best and easiest way to make friends
Email: smcc789@umd.edu

Hometown: Ellicott City, MD
Expected Graduation: Spring 2023
Major: Agricultural Science and Technology
Career Goal: To find sustainable solutions to agricultural problems in developing countries as well as managing a vineyard.
Clubs: UMD Rugby Club, Horticulture Club, ROOTS Africa Program
Favorite Place on Campus: LaPlata Field
Advice for New Students: Have fun and enjoy the process! You may feel some stress coming into the University, but know that everyone here wants you to succeed and reach your goals. Don't be afraid to ask for help and guidance!
Email: romej19@umd.edu

Hometown: Clarksville, MD
Expected Graduation: Spring 2024
Major: Plant Sciences
Career Goal: To become a field botantist
Clubs: Sigma Alpha, Dean's Student Advisor Council
Favorite Place on Campus: The willow tree at the Memorial Chapel Garden 
Advice for New Students: Get involved in anything that interests you! Finding your place and your people is so important and the best way to do that is to become involved in activities that surround yourself with people that have similar interests.
Email: gtisone@terpmail.umd.edu

Hometown: Rockville, MD
Expected Graduation: Spring 2024
Major: Landscape Architecture
Career Goal: To work as a landscape architect in urban planning
Clubs: Taiwanese Student Association
Advice for New Students: Don't be afraid to reach out or try new things, you'll meet so many amazing people along the way- both online and in person!
Email: cyang802@terpmail.umd.edu

Hometown: Yardley, PA
Expected Graduation: Spring 2023
Major: Landscape Architecture
Career Goal: To become a landscape architect
Clubs: Horticulture Club, Student Chapter of American Society of Landscape Architects, Epsilon Eta
Favorite Place on Campus: McKeldin Mall
Advice for New Students: Don’t hesitate to try something new! College is the time to put yourself out there, explore your interests and meet new people!
Email: mrkess1@terpmail.umd.edu

Hometown: Baltimore, MD
Expected Graduation: Spring 2024
Major: Landscape Architecture
Career Goal: To become a landscape architect working in urban and creative design
Clubs: Design Cultures & Creativity Honors College Living and Learning Program, SASLA, Maryland Filmmakers
Favorite Place on Campus: The Landscape Architecture Studio in the Plant Sciences building
Advice for New Students: Follow your gut and your passions, don't lose sight of what makes you happy
Email: mmohan17@terpmail.umd.edu