The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine

Office for Academic Affairs

CVM Student Ambassadors

Student ambassadors are representatives of the veterinary student body at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. Ambassadors assist with recruitment, outreach and College-related activities to enhance the public image of the College, its students, and its program.

Ambassadors serve as one of the first contacts prospective students have with the College, and hence serve as a front-line force in representing the College and a pivotal member of our recruitment team. Current second- or third-year students who possess strong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and sense of school spirit and pride are selected as student ambassadors.

Ambassadors are:

articulate and effective public speakers.
professional in appearance and attitude.
able to fulfill their ambassador responsibilities without jeopardizing their academic standing.

Ambassadors are available to speak to groups, schools, clubs, assemblies, banquets, or similar events during the week and on weekends.

Expectations of ambassadors

What is expected of an ambassador?

Ambassadors are required to attend training sessions on public speaking, media relations, college strategic plan and etiquette
Ambassadors are required to have an e-mail account and access the account daily for any news or event information. It is expected that ambassadors maintain close communication with the Academic Affairs staff, both in-person and by e-mail.
Ambassadors are expected to be knowledgeable about our College.

What are the benefits of being an ambassador?

Ambassadors will have the opportunity to travel, give back to the College, meet College leaders, develop friendships, expand communication and leadership skills, meet potential students, and network with alumni.

Ambassadors assist at College and University-sponsored events and are available to speak on topics related to student recruitment, veterinary medicine and veterinary related issues.

For more information, please contact Lakecia Pettway at lpettway@uga.edu or 706.542.8411.

The 2011 Student Ambassadors

Jennifer Bonovich Class of 2012 Mixed Animal	Michaelle Purdee Class of 2012 Public/Corporate	Jamie Barnabei Class of 2013 Population Health
Jessica Brown Class of 2013 Public/Corporate	Gabrielle Clodomir Class of 2013 Public/Corporate	Elizabeth Dale Class of 2013 Food Animal
Alec Davern Class of 2013 Equine	Natalie Duncan Class of 2013 Small Animal	Shaylin Duncan Class of 2013 Small Animal
Robert Gooden Class of 2013 Small Animal	Stephanie Pullin Class of 2013 Mixed Animal	Claudia Reyner Class of 2013 Equine
Cheryl Stiehl Class of 2013 Mixed Animal	Kasey Stopp Class of 2013 Small Animal	Jake Tripp Class of 2013 Small Animal
Jennifer Trzcinski Class of 2013 Small Animal	Carly Turner Class of 2013 Equine
Step Bond Class of 2014 Mixed Animal	Wade Edwards Class of 2014 Mixed Animal	John Gagnepain Class of 2014 Mixed Animal
Robert Holly Class of 2014 Small Animal	Alan Power Class of 2014 Mixed Animal	Luke Rogers Class of 2014 Mixed Animal
Kirstin Ruffner Class of 2014 Food Animal	Ann Rychlicki Class of 2014 Small Animal	Jenna Shafer Class of 2014 Small Animal
Matt Sullivan Class of 2014 Mixed Animal	Wade Won Class of 2014 Mixed Animal	Lydia Young Class of 2014 Population Health

This page was last updated on July 26, 2011.