Ambassador Alumni

We are grateful for alumni who have served our College as Ambassadors in the past. Visit our Ambassador webpage to meet our current Ambassadors.

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A diverse group of young adults poses outside a building, smiling and raising their hands in the air. Some are kneeling in front while others stand behind, all appearing cheerful and energetic on a sunny day.

Front Row (Left to Right) Christine Yared, Conner Hendricks, Ethan Yum, Victoria Marsha

2nd Row (Left to Right) Victoria Eymard, Reagan Gerrity, Ciera Walker, Darby Taylor, Destiny Hartwell, Charles Davis, Midori Jenkins, Raynor Manley, Gracie Englund, Anna Ruth Riggins, Dania Kalaji, Sydney Bennett

3rd Row (Left to Right) Frankie Barnes, Meaghan Perry, Isabella Martinez, Raika Kachwalla, Olga Diaz Nasser, Sophia Haynes, Elle Jacobson, Cate de Castro

Not pictured: Aisha Fajobi, James Hawran, Melanie Cruz, Megan Dougherty, Coley Warren, Fardosa Hassan, Caitlin Vinson, Olivia Gauthier, Michael Banks, Audrie Uphues, Ansley Baker, Sarah Oney, Allison Thiel and Mary Renfro

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Some of the Ambassadors from the 2021-2022 class including (from left): Meagan Perry, Mary Renfroe, Sherry Liang, Julie Bernstein, Olga Diaz-Nasser, Dania Kalaji, Midori Jenkins and Michael Banks.

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Front Row (Left to Right): Anna Kate Newall, Lauren Swenson, Ashley Carter, Jennifer Peña, Shelby Brand, Jazmin Carswell, Megan Wahn, Peyton Lewis;

Middle Row (Left to Right): Myan Patel, Ashlyn Webb, Lauren Willis, Ola Ogunjobi, Hanh Nguyen, Skylar Nicholson, Ashley Soriano, Maddie England, Lainey Tagliaferri;

Back Row (Left to Right): Yash Bhika, Madeline Corley, Grace Bedsole, Cade Anderson, Marq Norris, Austin Gibbons, Rachel Yuan;

Not Pictured: Cat Hendrick

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(left to right) Front Row: Marcella Genut

Second Row: Kera Felton, Vira Halim, Dalena Nguyen, Ellie Harding, Anna Kate Newall, Cat Hendrick, Jazmin Carswell, Ellie Fields, Mallory Thomas, Jillian Jones, Mereille Bishop

Third Row: Myan Patel, John Wesley, Erin Valle, Ellie Holt, Casey Rose, Maddie Ray, Maya Jones, Mae Eldahshoury, Caitlyn Richtman, Lauren Diaz, Tony Pham, Ellie Cash, Jillyan Gillard

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Members of the 2017-18 Class of Grady Ambassadors with adviser Karen Andrews

Group picture of 2017 ambassadors in front of Journalism Building

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Additional Information

Explore the UGA Promotion and Tenure documents for UGA and Grady College.

Events

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GAB Media and Career Academy

Monday, May 11

The Georgia Association of Broadcasters’ Media and Career Academy is a chance for college students and recent graduates to network and connect while learning more about exciting opportunities in podcasting, television, radio, streaming, news/talk, sports, social media, sales, marketing, promotions and more! Industry professionals from around the country will bring their real-world knowledge to this intensive 6-day summer program. More details coming soon.

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Entertainment and Media Studies Summer Academy

Monday, June 08

Are you interested in careers in the film, television, radio, online, mobile and other new media industries? In this course designed for high school students, participants will be introduced to the exciting entertainment field and what it encompasses.

They will gain valuable skills for conceiving what stories are worth telling while also gaining an understanding of the implications of visual storytelling in society. They will learn the basics of content production, from screenwriting to digital editing. Over the course of the week, they will work on a project to showcase in their portfolios.

For more details, visit https://www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/youth-program/entertainment-and-media-studies-6-8-2026/

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Multimedia Journalism Summer Academy

Monday, June 08

Do you feel passionate about telling true stories that make the news? Acquire critical tools to become a multi-skilled journalist in this ever-changing digital landscape through this course designed for high school students.

Practice the art of interviewing, multimedia reporting, writing, editing, and producing alongside a professional journalist.

Explore visual journalism and social media storytelling, and work with your instructor to produce a news website.

For more details, visit https://www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/youth-program/multimedia-journalism-6-8-2026/

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Broadcast Journalism Summer Academy

Monday, June 15

In this Summer Media Academy course designed for high school students, participants will learn to find and tell stories that matter with a focus on developing storytelling skills in audio and visual forms. They’ll consider what makes a story important, how to gather credible information, and how to present it in the most effective way.

Participants will practice and hone technical skills in reporting, videography and video editing as the class works together with the instructors to final project.

For more details, visit https://www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/youth-program/broadcast-journalism-6-15-2026/

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Advertising and Public Relations Summer Academy

Monday, June 15

Learn how to become a creative problem solver, writer, decision-maker, and persuasive communicator within traditional and new media in this exciting Advertising and Public Relations course designed for high school students.

Explore ways to reach target audiences and effectively communicate your messages to the public, and even design an integrated campaign for a non-profit organization.

For more details, visit https://www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/youth-program/advertising-and-public-relations-6-15-2026/