Grady Ambassadors

Grady Ambassadors

The Grady Ambassadors are a dynamic team of student leaders who serve as official hosts and ambassadors for the Grady College.

overview

overview

The goal of the Grady Ambassadors is to present a positive and lasting image of Grady College and its students to all constituents.

Ambassadors have a strong presence at college events, lead tours and interact with alumni and potential donors, special guests and speakers, prospective Grady College students and their families.

Ambassadors have the opportunity to:

  • Meet with prospective students and families
  • Participate in College events/initiatives
  • Create student-centered programs
  • Give building tours
  • Support outreach and recruitment initiatives
  • Network with alumni, donors and special guests
  • Offer student input and feedback
Ambassadors at Convocation
Group of Grady Ambassadors after 40 under 40 panel

Join the Ambassador Program

The Grady Ambassador organization consists of 20 to 30 undergraduate students who report directly to Diane Murray, the college’s director of Alumni and Outreach, who serves as the adviser for the group.

how to apply to be a Grady Ambassador

Applications to join the ambassador program open in late February. Applications will be open for a one-week period. No exceptions are made for late applications.

Application Requirements

Membership in the Grady Ambassador program is open to all full-time undergraduate students enrolled in Grady College.

Double Dawgs students who did not serve as undergraduate ambassadors are not eligible to apply. Undergraduate ambassadors who continue in a Double Dawgs program have the option of continuing as a Grady Ambassador.

  • Visit our Ambassador Alumni webpage to meet some of the former Ambassadors.

2024-25 Ambassadors

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    Lily Alarcon

    Major: Public Relations, Minor: Communication Studies, Certificate: New Media Studies

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    Lily Alarcon

    Major: Public Relations, Minor: Communication Studies, Certificate: New Media Studies

    The students in Grady are incredibly supportive and are always willing to give advice about internships and classes. Being in an environment with such motivated people constantly inspires me to get more involved.

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    Jaiden Arada

    Entertainment and Media Studies, English Minor, New Media Certificate

    Headshot of Jaiden Arada

    Jaiden Arada

    Entertainment and Media Studies, English Minor, New Media Certificate

    My favorite Grady College class to date was Entertainment Media Industries (EMST 3150) with Dr. Bernabo. The knowledge I learned in that class helped become so literate in entertainment industry language and provided me with skills that I utilize inside and outside of the classroom.

  • Eniola Badejo

    Entertainment and Media Studies & Management Information Systems

    Eniola Badejo

    Entertainment and Media Studies & Management Information Systems

    My favorite Grady College experience was presenting my faculty-mentored undergrad Grady research at the Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities Symposium. It meant so much to me to finally show off what Dr. Read and I had been working on for so long!

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    Leah Banko

    Entertainment and Media Studies

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    Leah Banko

    Entertainment and Media Studies

    I absolutely adore Women in Media. I think it is so cool to see women from across all majors and interests come together to share a passion for media. I’ve met so many women who have not only supported me in my creative endeavors but who have also created a space where everyone feels welcomed and empowered. They are the best!

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    Sydney Brass

    Public Relations; Spanish Minor

    Sydney Brass headshot

    Sydney Brass

    Public Relations; Spanish Minor

    “The versatility of Grady allows students to gain skills and apply skills in any industry they intend to pursue a career in. Because of our robust alum network, Grady students are equipped with industry connections; whether that industry is beauty, entertainment, sports or anything else.”

  • Madison Brown

    Journalism with a Certificate in Personal and Organizational Leadership

    Madison Brown

    Journalism with a Certificate in Personal and Organizational Leadership

    “Grady is special because Grady is a family. Everyone here, students, faculty, and staff are here to help and uplift one another. It is an environment where everyone can prosper.”

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    Madden Callahan

    Major: Public Relations; Minors: Fashion Merchandising and Communications

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    Madden Callahan

    Major: Public Relations; Minors: Fashion Merchandising and Communications

    My favorite Grady class was Podcasting with Kim Landrum. Learning how to produce a podcast from start to finish was such a unique experience that I have been able to share and leverage in job interviews. Kim did an amazing job creating a classroom environment where we all were invested in each others projects and wanted to push each other to be the best we could be. I wish I could take this class every semester!!

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    Keisha Chestnut

    Journalism Major, Communications Minor

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    Keisha Chestnut

    Journalism Major, Communications Minor

    Grady College is exceptional because of the people who bring passion and dedication everyday. From students to faculty, the Grady community is full of individuals who inspire and support one another and that is what makes the college special.

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    Samantha de la Vega

    Major in Public Relations, Minors in Fashion Merchandising and Communication Studies

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    Samantha de la Vega

    Major in Public Relations, Minors in Fashion Merchandising and Communication Studies

    My favorite Grady College class is ADPR 5920: Public Relations Communication with Professor Tom Cullen. This was where I learned the foundations of PR and Tom never fails to make the class laugh.

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    Kylie Earnhardt

    Advertising, Emerging Media Double Dawgs

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    Kylie Earnhardt

    Advertising, Emerging Media Double Dawgs

    Women in Media was the first club I joined as a freshman, and I immediately felt welcomed by everyone there and their mission deeply resonated with me. It was one of the first spaces in college where I felt safe enough to challenge myself by starting conversations and asking questions to new people, and those conversations have been wildy formative for me both professionally and personally.

  • Mia Fishman

    Journalism Major

    Mia Fishman

    Journalism Major

    “Grady College is a place full of “shirt-off-their-own-back” kind of people. Everyone that’s a part of this school is willing to stick an arm out for you in order to build you into your best self!”

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    De’Ondre Harris

    Journalism with a minor in Communication Studies. Double Dawgs in Public Relations

    Headshot of De'Ondre Harris

    De’Ondre Harris

    Journalism with a minor in Communication Studies. Double Dawgs in Public Relations

    JOUR 7320 “Journalism Ethics and Diversity” with Professor Lough was one of my favorite Grady Courses by far. Professor Lough had a great way of delivering the material that made it engaging and left you wanting more. I left that class more enriched and equipped with the tools I needed to enter the world of journalism.

Events

AEJMC 108th Annual Conference

Make plans to attend the 2025 AEJMC Conference at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis August 7-10 in beautiful San Francisco, CA. Pre-conference day is Wednesday, August 6. More information can be found at: https://community.aejmc.org/conference/home

Fall 2025 Alumni Board Meeting

Save the date for the fall 2025 Alumni Board meeting. More details will be announced closer to the date.

Fall 2025 Board of Trust Meeting

The Grady College Board of Trust will meet at the College on October 17, 2025.