{"id":29857,"date":"2023-02-08T13:48:43","date_gmt":"2023-02-08T18:48:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/?p=29857"},"modified":"2023-02-09T15:01:53","modified_gmt":"2023-02-09T20:01:53","slug":"cos-student-ambassadors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/cos-student-ambassadors\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the College of Sciences Student Ambassadors\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"699\" src=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/College-of-Sciences-Student-Ambassadors-2-1024x699.jpg\" alt=\"Student ambassadors standing next to each other at an India Center event\" class=\"wp-image-29884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/College-of-Sciences-Student-Ambassadors-2-1024x699.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/College-of-Sciences-Student-Ambassadors-2-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/College-of-Sciences-Student-Ambassadors-2-768x524.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/College-of-Sciences-Student-Ambassadors-2-1536x1048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/College-of-Sciences-Student-Ambassadors-2-299x204.jpg 299w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/College-of-Sciences-Student-Ambassadors-2-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Summer 2022 semester, the College of Sciences selected 11 students from different COS majors to represent the college as student ambassadors. Their role is to represent the students across COS by engaging with the student body and working with the dean to serve students.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about this new program, we spoke with Associate Lecturer Michelle Dusseau, Ph.D., the COS Faculty Fellow for Undergraduate Student Engagement, and Associate Dean Teresa Dorman, Ed.D. As part of her role as Faculty Fellow, Dusseau oversees the new ambassador program and with input from the ambassadors themselves, she is developing the program into what it is today.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A New Era in the Student Experience&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For several years, the college considered ideas to better and directly engage with students, and additional interest from the College of Sciences Student Government Association senators advanced the ideas to reality. Conversations between Dorman and Dean Maggy Tomova, Ph.D. put the plan into motion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dorman shared that while the program is unique to COS, it was modeled after the College of Business\u2019 ambassador program and the President\u2019s Leadership Council.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She explained how the ambassadors serve as active representatives of our students by working with College of Sciences leadership by providing their valuable insight on ways to improve the student experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, why would a student want to be an ambassador? The skills they practice as ambassadors can translate into their future careers\u2014and their experiences will give them memories for years to come.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Job Description of an Ambassador<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The ambassadors have the opportunity to work together while representing the more than 14,000 students who call COS home. They serve at events, work with the dean and help to create a greater sense of community across the college. The ambassadors provide a direct path between the dean and student body through their role on the dean\u2019s advisory board. They present issues or positive experiences that their peers are having to educate College of Sciences leadership on the student experience and areas of potential growth.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The opportunities will continue to grow as the program evolves.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>\u201cEverything you\u2019re building will be the foundation for the ambassadors of the future.\u201d<\/em><\/p><cite><em>Associate Lecturer<\/em> <em>Michelle Dusseau, Ph.D.<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/student-ambassador\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Learn more about the program here. <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ambassador Highlights from Fall 2022&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In November 2022, the ambassadors represented COS at Knight at the Musuem, an event bringing the local community together to explore UCF\u2019s role in returning to the moon. At the event, they had the opportunity to meet other COS students and supporters while welcoming attendees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They also had the chance to participate in other events including the Dean\u2019s Inaugural State of the College Breakfast, where one ambassador provided welcoming remarks and all had the opportunity to interact with college supporters and alumni. They also served at the India Center\u2019s Evening with Kal Penn event, where ambassadors escorted VIP attendees from parking to the event before interacting with other guests and enjoying the event as participants. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet the Ambassadors&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Naomi Battle&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/NaomiBattle3-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29859\" width=\"171\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/NaomiBattle3-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/NaomiBattle3-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/NaomiBattle3-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/NaomiBattle3-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/NaomiBattle3-1367x2048.jpg 1367w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/NaomiBattle3-299x448.jpg 299w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/NaomiBattle3-scaled.jpg 1282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 171px) 100vw, 171px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hometown: Fort Myers, Florida&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Major: General Psychology&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dream Job: Social psychology researcher&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scott Buksbaum&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Scott-Buksbaum-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29860\" width=\"171\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Scott-Buksbaum-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Scott-Buksbaum-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Scott-Buksbaum-768x1150.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Scott-Buksbaum-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Scott-Buksbaum-1367x2048.jpg 1367w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Scott-Buksbaum-299x448.jpg 299w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Scott-Buksbaum-scaled.jpg 1282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 171px) 100vw, 171px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hometown: Howard Beach, New York and Tampa, Florida&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Major: Psychology and Biomedical Sciences&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dream Job: Health administration or policy&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nefertari Elshiekh&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Nefertari-Elshiekh1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29861\" width=\"171\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Nefertari-Elshiekh1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Nefertari-Elshiekh1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Nefertari-Elshiekh1-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Nefertari-Elshiekh1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Nefertari-Elshiekh1-1367x2048.jpg 1367w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Nefertari-Elshiekh1-299x448.jpg 299w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Nefertari-Elshiekh1-scaled.jpg 1281w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 171px) 100vw, 171px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hometown: New York, New York&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Major: International and Global Studies&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dream Job: Lawyer&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kaila Garton-Miller&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Kaila-Garton-Miller-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29862\" width=\"171\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Kaila-Garton-Miller-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Kaila-Garton-Miller-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Kaila-Garton-Miller-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Kaila-Garton-Miller-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Kaila-Garton-Miller-1367x2048.jpg 1367w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Kaila-Garton-Miller-299x448.jpg 299w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Kaila-Garton-Miller-scaled.jpg 1282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 171px) 100vw, 171px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hometown: Pembroke Pines, Florida&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Major: Human Communication&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dream Job: Marketing manager&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jessica Maco-Rodriguez&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Jessica-Maco-Rodriguez-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29863\" width=\"171\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Jessica-Maco-Rodriguez-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Jessica-Maco-Rodriguez-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Jessica-Maco-Rodriguez-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Jessica-Maco-Rodriguez-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Jessica-Maco-Rodriguez-1367x2048.jpg 1367w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Jessica-Maco-Rodriguez-299x448.jpg 299w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Jessica-Maco-Rodriguez-scaled.jpg 1282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 171px) 100vw, 171px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Homepage: North Lauderdale, Florida&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Major: Forensic Science&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dream job: Crime scene investigator&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meril Manoj&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Meril-Manoj2-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29864\" width=\"171\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Meril-Manoj2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Meril-Manoj2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Meril-Manoj2-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Meril-Manoj2-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Meril-Manoj2-1367x2048.jpg 1367w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Meril-Manoj2-299x448.jpg 299w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Meril-Manoj2-scaled.jpg 1282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 171px) 100vw, 171px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hometown: Pembroke Pines, Florida&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Major: Biology&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dream Job: Endodontist&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Puja Shambhag&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Puja-Shanbhag-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29865\" width=\"171\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Puja-Shanbhag-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Puja-Shanbhag-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Puja-Shanbhag-768x1150.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Puja-Shanbhag-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Puja-Shanbhag-1367x2048.jpg 1367w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Puja-Shanbhag-299x448.jpg 299w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Puja-Shanbhag-scaled.jpg 1282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 171px) 100vw, 171px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hometown: Orlando, Florida&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Major: Biology&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Professional Goal: Medical school&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Andrea Vasquez&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Andrea-Vasquez-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29866\" width=\"171\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Andrea-Vasquez-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Andrea-Vasquez-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Andrea-Vasquez-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Andrea-Vasquez-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Andrea-Vasquez-1367x2048.jpg 1367w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Andrea-Vasquez-299x448.jpg 299w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Andrea-Vasquez-scaled.jpg 1282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 171px) 100vw, 171px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hometown: Pembroke Pines, Florida&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Major: Biology&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dream Job: Wildlife veterinarian&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Raynaliz C. Velazquez Feliciano&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Raynaliz-C.-Velazquez-Feliciano-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29867\" width=\"171\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Raynaliz-C.-Velazquez-Feliciano-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Raynaliz-C.-Velazquez-Feliciano-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Raynaliz-C.-Velazquez-Feliciano-768x1150.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Raynaliz-C.-Velazquez-Feliciano-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Raynaliz-C.-Velazquez-Feliciano-1367x2048.jpg 1367w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Raynaliz-C.-Velazquez-Feliciano-299x448.jpg 299w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Raynaliz-C.-Velazquez-Feliciano-scaled.jpg 1282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 171px) 100vw, 171px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hometown: Aguadilla, Puerto Rico&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Major: Anthropology&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dream Job: Archaeologist&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingrid Whitelocke&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Ingrid-Whitelocke-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29868\" width=\"171\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Ingrid-Whitelocke-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Ingrid-Whitelocke-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Ingrid-Whitelocke-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Ingrid-Whitelocke-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Ingrid-Whitelocke-1367x2048.jpg 1367w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Ingrid-Whitelocke-299x448.jpg 299w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Ingrid-Whitelocke-scaled.jpg 1282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 171px) 100vw, 171px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hometown:&nbsp;Boca Raton&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Major: Biology&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dream Job: Physician&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rebecca Wilson&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Rebecca-Wilson-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29869\" width=\"171\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Rebecca-Wilson-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Rebecca-Wilson-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Rebecca-Wilson-768x1150.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Rebecca-Wilson-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Rebecca-Wilson-1367x2048.jpg 1367w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Rebecca-Wilson-299x448.jpg 299w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2023\/02\/Rebecca-Wilson-scaled.jpg 1282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 171px) 100vw, 171px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hometown: Boca Raton&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Major: Forensic Science&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dream Job: Medical examiner&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep up with Ambassador News&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the semester, the ambassadors will be introducing themselves and sharing more about the exciting things they\u2019re doing on the College of Sciences social media.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure to follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/UCFSciences\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ucfsciences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UCFSciences\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Twitter<\/a>! &nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the Summer 2022 semester, the College of Sciences selected 11 students from different COS majors to represent the college as student ambassadors. 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