Our student ambassadors for undergraduate admissions at UL Lafayette.

Student Ambassadors for Undergraduate Recruitment

Our Student Ambassadors provide an outstanding campus tour experience for prospective students and their families.

During our tours, we want to give you a realistic view of the academic, social, and cultural resources that will be available if you  choose UL Lafayette. Our student ambassadors will show you the various facilities, programs, and opportunities that we offer, and invite you to envision yourself as part of our vibrant campus community. 

Meet our Student Ambassadors

A’Kia Agee

Student Ambassador 
Class of 2027
Hometown: New Orleans, LA 
Major: Nursing
Activities: Students for the Advancement of Women

Jonathan Frey

Student Ambassador
Class of 2027
Hometown: Lafayette, LA 
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Activities: Climbing Club

Candace Gettridge

Student Ambassador
Class of 2025
Hometown: Lafayette, LA 
Major: Mass Communication
Activities: National Society of Leadership & Success, National Pan-Hellenic Council Sorority, Ragin’ Media Association, Order of Omega National Greek Honor Society, Greek Unity Board

Jessica Giles

Student Ambassador
Class of 2027
Hometown: Shreveport, LA 
Major: Human Development & Family Science
Activities: It’s on Us Task Force

Laila Gilmore

Student Ambassador
Class of 2027
Hometown: Gonzales, LA 
Major: Nursing
Activities: Peer Mentor

Avrey Johnson

Student Ambassador
Class of 2026
Hometown: Shreveport, LA 
Major: Elementary Education

Talik Johnson

Student Ambassador
Class of 2026
Hometown: Shreveport, LA 
Major: Chemical Engineering
Activities: Student Activities Board Chair, Engineering Ambassador, The Big Event, Student Government Association, Student Orientation Staff, Black Student Union

Royce Kraemer

Student Ambassador
Class of 2027
Hometown: Kenner, LA 
Major: Psychology

Denaecia Lewis

Student Ambassador Leadership Team (SALT)
Class of 2026
Hometown: Thibodaux, LA 
Major: Human Development & Family Science
Activities: Student Government Association, Students for the Advancement of Women, Student Orientation Staff, National Council of Family Relations, The Big Event

Riely Moore

Student Ambassador
Class of 2027
Hometown: Larose, LA 
Major: Psychology
Activities: SOUL Camp Mentor

Christen Parks

Student Ambassador
Class of 2026
Hometown: Baton Rouge, LA 
Major: Psychology
Activities: University Program Council Traditions Board

Jordan Smith

Student Ambassador
Class of 2024
Hometown: New Orleans, LA 
Major: Secondary Education
Activities: Black Student Union, Student Orientation Staff, Kinesiology Professional Association, New Hope Academic Tutor

Ethan Tuminello

Student Ambassador
Class of 2027
Hometown: Broussard, LA
Major: Moving Image Arts
Activities: UL Lafayette Social Media Team

Morgan Wangler

Student Ambassador
Class of 2024
Hometown: Lafayette, LA
Major: Management
Activities: Pride of Acadiana Marching Band, Louisiana Educate Program, Alpha Alpha Alpha First Generation Honors Society, Student Support Services

Samantha Watson

Student Ambassador
Class of 2026
Hometown: Converse, LA
Major: Chemistry
Activities: Women Chemists Society, Biology Society, Biology Academic Mentor, Student Orientation Staff, Students for the Advancement of Women

Ava Welborn

Student Ambassador
Class of 2026
Hometown: Baton Rouge, LA
Major: Hospitality Management
Activities: Panhellenic Council Sorority, Presidential Student Ambassador, Student Government Association, Honors Program, University Program Council Traditions Board, Students for Sustainability, School Leaders Involved in Drinking & Drug Education, Ducks Unlimited, Students for the Advancement of Women

 

To apply to be a Student Ambassador, please email a resume and class schedule to recruitment@louisiana.edu