Ambassadors

Other activities: Facilities and Services Chair of Student Senate 38, Vice President of Women of Color Alliance, Student Representative for UCOD, Center of Cultural Engagement Lead Ambassador, United Nations Youth Representative of Nadam Foundation, Student Political Action Committee, ESL Tutor, Impact Fellow for Creative Inquiry, Research Assistant for Political Science Department

Bio: I am Tasfia Ahmad (tus-fee-ya AH-mad) and I am a junior on the pre-law track. I am from Egg Harbor Township, NJ. I am very involved and interested in research, law, and domestic and international affairs. Feel free to reach out if anything I am involved in, double majoring, or the amazing things Lehigh has to offer!

Other activities: IDEAS Student Association, Greening of the UN, Outing Club, Design Labs MakerSpace Tech Fellow, Society of Women Engineers, Engineers Without Borders, Eco-Reps, and Rossin Junior Fellows

Bio: Hi! I’m Sam and a senior from Mount Laurel, NJ. At Lehigh, I am a part of the IDEAS Program, my degree is theme-based, so I have been focusing on International Environmental Practices and Policies. More recently, how increasing natural disasters are affecting food security and agricultural production, so I spent last summer in Uganda with Professor Austin conducting research on landslides and climate change. I also studied abroad this past spring in Montpellier, France. I learned a ton of French and took a class on Sustainable Agriculture, where I got to visit a goat farm and an oyster farm! I am interested in all things outdoors and have done a ton of backpacking trips through Outing Club. Please reach out if you are interested in IDEAS, Global Studies, or if you want to speak some French.

Other activities: Posse Scholar, Women's Club Rugby, Gryphon (Resident Assistant), Black Student Union, Research Assistant in the Balmonte Lab (Lehigh Oceans), Ostem, volunteer at Lehigh Valley Health Network  

Bio: Hey! I'm Mia, a junior biochemistry major from the Bay Area. I'm pretty involved on campus; I play rugby with an amazing group of people, work as a Gryphon in the first year dorms, and do research in the Balmonte Lab studying microbial processes in polar environments. I also volunteer at one of the local hospitals and am part of some great communities like BSU and Ostem. Happy to chat about anything at Lehigh - academics, campus life, or just what it's like being here!

Other activities: Chabad, TAMID, Women's Club volleyball, Lehigh Friends of Israel, Psychology Club, Impact Fellowship

Bio: Hi! My name is Tiana Eshaghoff and I am currently a junior from New York City! I am studying Psychology with minors in entrepreneurship and cognitive science. Outside of school, I love playing volleyball and spending time with family and friends. Please feel free to reach out with any questions at all, I would love to chat!

Other activities: Club Tennis Team, Arts and Crafts Club, Public Health Club, American Red Cross Volunteer

Bio: Hi! I’m Charlie Keenan, a sophomore from New Jersey. I am majoring in neuroscience and health, medicine & society, on the pre-med track. I’m an EMT, and I coach a gymnastics team when I’m home. I chose Lehigh because I liked the size (not too big, but not small enough that there’s no one left to meet as a senior), and I loved the campus. I really enjoyed my first year here—I made a lot of friends, joined the club tennis team, and was so excited to come back to school this year. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions (Also, I have to eat gluten free so if anyone has questions about navigating dining with a food allergy, I can help). 

Other activities: Admissions Tour Guide, Member of LU Marketing Club, Member of Lehigh Panhellenic Sorority, Sorority Social Chair 

Bio: Hi! I’m Shayna, a current sophomore from Westchester, NY! I am currently studying sociology as my major and minoring in marketing and mass communications. One of my favorite on campus activities I am involved in has been the tour guide program where I have had the opportunity to flaunt my love for this school and show how much it has to offer! Some of my favorite hobbies outside of school are going on long walks, listening to music, hanging out with friends, and trying out every coffee shop I come across and ranking the coffee. Feel free to reach out with any questions as I am here to help :) 

Other activities: Varsity Track & Field and Creative Inquiry

Bio: Hello, my name is Joe Nowakowski, and I am a senior majoring in Philosophy and Political Science. I’m from Palatine, IL. I have been involved in numerous research opportunities at Lehigh, while engaging in athletics. If anyone has any questions related to time management as a student or balancing life as a student, feel free to reach out to me. Also feel free to reach out to me regarding my areas of study. 

Other activities: President of Lehigh Cru

Other activities: Student Senate chair of Diversity & Inclusion, Vice president of Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Professional Fraternity, Vice President of Spanish Club, Student Representative for UCOD, Member of LU Mock Trial team, LUSSI, CSO America Reads Tutor

Bio: I am from Santiago de Cali, Colombia (pretty far, I know!) and came to Lehigh mainly because of its partnership with the UN. I am a Pre-Law student with an interest in immigration and diplomacy, and possibly, domestic politics. Feel free to reach out if any of this resonates with you! I would love to chat. 

Other activities: Marching 97, Philharmonic Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Brass Quintet, Pep Band, Performing Arts Scholar, Global Citizen Practitioner-Leader in Residence, Undergraduate Research Assistant, Research Co-Investigator, Iacocca International Intern

Bio: Hello! I am from Bristol, Rhode Island. I am a Pre-Medical student with passions in public health, health infrastructure and global thinking. Within this I ensure that I have time to keep up with my love for music! Feel free to reach out anytime if you’re interested in pre-med, global opportunities at Lehigh, music, or interdisciplinary study!

Other activities: President of SPEAK (Students Promoting Equity Awareness and Knowledge), Pride Center Student-Staff Liaison, Saxophone Section leader in the Marching 97, Student Researcher with the Uganda Sustainable Livelihoods Program

Bio: Hi! My name is Anna Sullivan, I am a senior from New Jersey studying Sociology and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. I couldn’t be happier about my experience at Lehigh! The highly involved and spirited student body here has motivated me to explore a number of extracurricular activities, conduct research, and even study abroad! I have developed close relationships with professors who have been valuable mentors, and feel well prepared for a rewarding post-grad future! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about campus life, academic success, or anything that might resonate with you!

Other activities: Outreach and Communications Fellow on the Leadership Team for Lehigh University’s TRAC Fellow Program, Co-President of Lehigh’s Chapter of AIGA, Lehigh University Cheerleading Captain, Member of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority, Promotional Designer for the Department of Art, Architecture, and Design

Bio: Hello everyone! My name is Emma Valle and I am a senior majoring in Design. Throughout my time at Lehigh, I have seen myself grow and flourish so much. I have absolutely loved throwing myself into new experiences, even when things are out of my comfort zone. Not only has Lehigh set me up for success academically and career wise, but I have also been surrounded by professors, advisors, and peers who inspired me and helped me gain so much confidence in myself and my abilities. My advice to anyone looking at colleges is to take it all in and truly experience everything, whether that be studying abroad in the summer (Lehigh in Sicily) or signing up for a Friday class where you hike and paint with your professors and classmates (Plein Air Painting). If you have any questions or interest in what I have talked about, please feel free to reach out! 

Other activities: Undergraduate Researcher at the Ware Lab and Skibbens Lab, SEA-PHAGES, Iaccoca International Intern, Biomedical Externship with St. Luke’s, Eckardt Scholar Honors Program, Assistant Teacher for Dr. Tartaglia, LU Kapamilya, LUSSI

Bio: Hi! I’m Liana Woo, and I’m a junior from North Jersey. I am currently on the pre-med track with the hopes of going into pediatric oncology or interventional radiology. I am also heavily involved in research on campus, reflecting my dedication to both patient care and research, which supports my desire to directly contribute to patient care and advance the broader medical progress in cancer treatment. I have been working with Dr. Ware since I was a first-year student, and have recently joined Dr. Skibbens’ team this fall semester. I also had the amazing opportunity to go abroad this past summer and do research in Galway, Ireland, through the Iaccoca International Internship! If you have any questions about how I got into research or being pre-med on campus, feel free to reach out!

Other activities: In the past, I’ve been a part of OFYE, been a TA, LUMC, and now AIGA

Bio: Hi! I’m Ashley Yoon, and I’m a senior majoring in design with minors in marketing and mass communications. I’m from North NJ, so home isn’t too far away from here. I love being a part of the Lehigh community as well as the AAD department because I’ve made so many close bonds and learned so, so much. I’m open to answer any questions, so please feel free to reach out!