Current Student Ambassadors
Meet the current Student Ambassadors below. Look forward to seeing them at college events and other activities.
Learn more about the Student Ambassador experience by checking out their eportfolios. The Student Ambassadors will be writing about their events, classes and learning connections throughout the year.
Current Ambassadors
Briana James
Major: Political Science, Hometown: Greenwood Forest / Houston, TX
Favorite Class: : Liberal Arts with Dr. Sipple
In her free time Briana likes to play video games, work on graphic design projects, read and binge watch her favorite shows. She also loves nostalgic old TV shows and previous fashion trends.
Eleanor (Elle) Keil
Major: Biological Sciences, Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Favorite Class: Sociology
In her free time Elle likes to read and do arts and crafts (painting, embroidery, crochet, etc.) She also likes to hang out with her friends and try new things.
Ava Martin
Major: Pre-Business Administration, Hometown: Riverside, CA
Favorite Class: Business Analytics
In her free time Ava likes to read! Her current favorite genres are thriller and suspense.
Bashar Mashal
Major: Pre-Advanced Medical Imaging Technology, Hometown: Jerusalem, Palestine
Favorite Class: Chemistry and A&P
Whenever he’s not working, Bashar likes learning new skills and spending time with his family and friends.
Julie Meece
Major: Dental Hygiene Technology, Hometown: Fairfax, OH
Favorite Class: Anatomy and Physiology
In her free time Julie loves to watch her favorite shows, go to the gym, and hang out with her friends and family. In high school, she played the clarinet and was a part of the bowling and softball teams.
Ryan Padgett
Major: Biology, Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Favorite Class: Psychology
In her free time Ryan loves to weight lift, hangout with friends, watch movies, and play games!
Banshree Patel
Major: Pre-Business Administration, Hometown: Mumbai, India
Favorite Class: Business Communications, Survey of Business, and Spanish
In her free time Banshree likes to cook various cuisines, compose poems, watch Indian movies and listen to soft music.
Deja Pennington
Major: Liberal Arts (Mathematics), Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Favorite Class: ASL 1001
In her free time Deja likes to watch Netflix, sleep, and spend time with her family and friends
Kesia Robbins
Major: Nursing Technology, Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Favorite Class: Nursing III
In her free time Kesia likes to bake, watch horror movies, and read mystery novels.
Troy Spitzmiller
Major: Pre-Business, Hometown: Maineville, OH
Favorite Class: Race and the Environment in American History
In her free time Troy likes cooking new dishes, reading, and playing video games. Story-driven games like The Last of Us and anything multiplayer with friends are his favorite!
Nevaeh Baker
Major: Middle Childhood Education, Hometown: Milford, OH
Favorite Class: Social Studies Teaching Methods
In her free time Nevaeh loves to read, write poetry, play piano, and spend quality time with her family (specifically her one and eight year old brothers).
Shadi Omranian
Major: Neurobiology, Hometown: Esfahan, Iran
Favorite Class: Neuroscience
In her free time Shadi likes to go to Zumba classes and learn different languages.
Resources
Contact Information
Chris Dziekan | Program Manager for Orientation and Leadership Development
Muntz Hall | Room 123
Phone: 513-558-9456
Email: dziekacr@uc.edu