Advancement Ambassadors

Purpose/Mission

The Advancement Ambassadors are committed to those activities which strengthen and enhance the advancement of PSU. They will promote the University, and its interests and goals to develop meaningful communications among students, faculty, staff, employers, alumni, and friends. They will represent PSU in private and public events related to the University, and identify and cultivate leadership for future university needs, class activities, and voluntary support programs. Advancement Ambassadors work closely with PSU University Advancement.

*Note: This group is different than Admission Ambassadors, which provide tours for potential incoming students.

Goals

Creating a diverse volunteer organization that engages the unique talents and gifts of PSU students in support of institutional advancement and university-wide events.
Developing service-oriented student leaders through training and practical application.
Increasing student awareness of and participation in university events designed to enhance interaction with PSU donors, employers, alumni and friends
Building community among students, alumni, donors, faculty, employers, staff and friends through active support of PSU

Benefits

Include, but are not limited to

Members of Advancement Ambassadors, who fully commit to the organization, will have the opportunity to receive training in the following areas:
- Professionalism
- Etiquette
- Public Relations
- Event Planning
- Philanthropy
- Leadership
- PSU History
- World-class service

Members will gain confidence working with other talented student leaders and campus staff.
Members will have the opportunity to participate in mentorship/job shadow programs.
Members will have the opportunity to work with exceptional staff in the division of University Advancement including the offices of:
- Advancement Services
- Alumni & Constituent Relations
- KRPS
- University Development

Eligibility

PSU students must have completed a minimum of 48 academic hours by the end of the spring application semester.
Transfer students must have a minimum of 48 academic hours and have completed one full semester at PSU (can include the spring semester of application).
Students must also be in good academic standing and an active participant in the university community.
Members must attend monthly meetings.
Members must volunteer for a minimum of 6 hours per semester
In addition to six hours of service, members must participate in the following activities:
- August Orientation
- A minimum of one football Saturday (GorillaFest, before the game)
- President's Society
- T.A.G. Week
- Minimal additional requirements may be required for optional class credit. As determined by advisor

Leadership Opportunities

The following responsibilities require additional leadership. Members can apply for these positions during August Orientation.

Social Media Coordinator
Administer and maintain Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Pittsgiving Coordinator
Plan fall event for Philanthropy Week (November)
Communicate event details
Schedule volunteers for day of event

T.A.G. Coordinator
Plan spring event T.A.G. (Thank-A-Gorilla)
Communicate event details
Schedule volunteers for day of event

Honorary Family Day Host
Serve as part of the selection committee
Host winning family during Saturday Football game

Ambassador Application Form

Ambassador Nomination Form

Facebook page

Advancement Ambassadors

Tatum Ahring

Amanda Becker

Morgan Blubaugh

Jourdan Bridgette

Becca Brown

Hannah Eckstein

Evan Garrett

Carmina Gonzalez

Marci Heatherly

Riley Johnson

Carmen Kent

Bella L'Heureux

Michael Marinakis

Carissa Marrone

Rylee McElroy

Peyton Moore

Madeline Murdock

Chase Parks

Brooklyn Peterson

Kaylea Robertson

Kallie Shannon

Eli Shively

Quinn Smith

Raj Thakor

Alex Tran

Braden Zaner

Lauren Baldwin

Amanda Becker

Lesly Bocanegra

Kaedra Brenner

Rebecca Brown

Taylor Brynds

Andrea Cortes

Danielle Dalton

Jennifer Denton

Kate Dreiling

Isabella Friemel

Evan Garrett

Keelah Griffith

Zoey Harvey

Marci Heatherly

Lucy Holland

Wyntr Jacobs

Chase Johnson

Carmen Kent

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Jacob Luther

Lauryn Macy

Mary Marine

Morgan Michael

Devonne Morrissey

Alyssa O'Hare

Cassidy Pankratz

Brooklyn Peterson

Jared Regan

Monica Reid

Marisela Resendiz-Gallegos

Kaylea Robertson

Abbey Schwab

Braden Shelton

Eli Shively

Emma-Leigh Smith

Savana Smith

Akash Verma

Josephine Weilemann

Kaylee West

Braden Zaner

Lesly Bocanegra

Kaedra Brenner

Taylor Brynds

Rogelio Cardenas

Andrea Cortes

Alexandra Covinsky

Kate Dreiling

Emily Erickson

Makenzie Frankhauser

Ross Fry

Keelah Griffith

Riley Haller

Camille Holman

Pulkit Kumar

Jacob Luther

Erykah McClendon

Morgan Michael

Abigail Mitchell

Annika Montalvo

Abagayle Moody

Annabella Moody

Natalee Morris

Devonne Morrissey

Margaret Murray

Cassidy Pankratz

Emily Paterni

Kailey Pearson

Lexington Peterson

Marisela Resendiz-Gallegos

Abbey Schwab

Emma-Leigh Smith

Abhirajsinh Thakor

La'Sha Thomas

Kara Torgler

Akash Verma

Sarah Wilkinson

Ruth Wilkinson

Megan Woodfield

Riley Zerr

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Kate Dreiling

Gerard Eck

Makenzie Fankhauser

Anna Farrow

Molly Graham

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Madeline McCoy

Ashley McDonald

Morgan Michael

Madison Monsour

Annika Montalvo

Abagayle Moody

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Devonne Morrissey

Allyn Murray

Margaret Murray

Emily Paterni

Kailey Pearson

Sabrina Reyes

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Erin Horgan

Desirae Hunt

Drew Martin

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Cassandra Ngo

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Chelsea Foster

Kolleen Gladden

Mariah Green

Lacey Greve

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Blair Jorgensen

Andrew Joy

Morgan Maransani

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Kayla McCully

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Magali Chase

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Mary Nance

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Logan Napier

Abbey Chaloupka

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Allison Smith

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