Undergraduate Student Ambassadors are volunteer student peers who serve as a “brain trust” for other students seeking information and resources regarding how to become successful virtual learners in the time of COVID-19.
Ambassadors provide information, share their experiences on what has and what has not worked in terms of effective strategies, and direct students to the resources available on campus. Please review this list of Ambassador volunteers and reach out to them with your questions via the contact information provided.
Sana Aslam
Biology
Class of 2022
Languages: English
Meet and Contact Sana
Hi! I’m Sana Aslam, and I am a junior majoring in psychology and minoring in biology while on the Pre-Nursing track. This year I work as an RA in the Walker apartments, a grader in the math department, and am a research assistant in a psychology lab on campus. Over the summer, my time goes to being a Senior Orientation Peer Advisor (SOPA).
Contact
Email Address: saslam2@umbc.edu
Instagram: @sana.3
Olivia Bailey
Mechanical Engineering
Class of 2021
Languages: English
Meet and Contact Olivia
Hi! I’m Olivia Bailey, and I’m a senior CWIT (Center for Women in Technology) Scholar majoring in mechanical engineering with a psychology minor. On campus I worked in the Undergraduate Admissions Office as a Program Assistant, work as a Peer Facilitator for a First Year Experience (FYE) class and have been a TA for the Introduction to Engineering course. Some other things that I do on campus are lead an Escape Room Committee, work as the Secretary of Tau Beta Pi, and dabble in a few other clubs here and there!
Contact
Email Address: obailey1@umbc.edu
Caleb Cagle
Information Systems
Class of 2021
Languages: English
Meet and Contact Caleb
Hi! I’m Caleb Cagle, and I’m a senior, majoring in information systems, peer facilitator in the First-Year Experience courses on-campus, Omicron Delta Kappa executive board member, and a Leadership Peer Facilitator for campus groups and students to increase their leadership aptitudes and competencies. Previously held position in the Student Government Association as the Election Chair for the 2019-2020 elections.
Contact
Email Address: caleb12@umbc.edu
Instagram: @calebadidascagle
Twitter: @Caleb_Shmaleb
Kai Hajos
Biological and Psychology
Class of 2021
Languages: English, Japanese
Meet and Contact Kai
Hi! I’m Kai Hajos, and I am a Senior majoring in Biological Psychology. I’m a Senator for UMBC Student Government Association and a member of the Japanese Student Association.
Contact
Email Address: pw78331@umbc.edu
Instagram: @Sendkai, @phd.kai
Sonia Jarral
Biology and Psychology
Class of 2022
Languages: English
Meet and Contact Sonia
Hi! I’m Sonia Jarral, and I’m a junior pursuing a dual degree with a BA in Biology and a BA in Psychology, on a pre-PA track. I’m a part of Alpha Sigma Kappa: Women in Technical Studies as they VP of Operations. I’m also secretary of the AF Theatre Company. This summer I worked as an Orientation Peer Advisor (OPA) and a Welcome Week Leader, and this year I am a Peer Facilitator.
Contact
Email Address: sjarral1@umbc.edu
Anthony Kline
Computer Science
Class of 2022
Languages: English
Meet and Contact Anthony
Hi! I’m Anthony Kline, and I’m a Sophomore, majoring in Computer Science interested in electronics and gaming.
Contact
Email Address: ee66730@umbc.edu
Cell Phone: 240-586-4187
C. Lai
Global Studies and Economics
Class of 2023
Languages: English, Cantonese
Meet and Contact C.
Hi! I’m C. Lai, and I’m an Honors Sophomore studying Global Studies and Economics! Currently I am the Direct of Events for RSA, a member of the Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority, a Woolie, and a peer facilitator! Previously I also worked with (seb), UMBC MTC, the Shriver Center, and was a 2020 summer Orientation Peer Advisor (OPA)!
Contact
Email Address: clai2@umbc.edu
Instagram: @clai.2umbc
Chi-Chi Onyekonwu
Math
Class of 2023
Languages: English, Igbo
Meet and Contact Chi-Chi
Hi! I’m Chi-Chi Onyekonwu, and I am a sophomore, majoring in economics and minoring in math. I’m a 2020-2021 peer mentor for the DS/INDS LLCs.
Contact
Email Address: conyeko1@umbc.edu
Instagram: @flower_chichi
Naomi Osandu
Computer Science or Chemistry
Class of 2023
Languages: English
Meet and Contact Naomi
Hi! I’m Naomi Osandu, and I’m a sophomore undecided major, working towards a BS either in Computer Science or Chemistry. I’m involved in the Discovery Scholars/INDS LLC, working as a peer mentor.
Contact
Email Address: naomio1@umbc.edu
Zane Poffenberger
Political Science and History
Class of 2021
Languages: English
Meet and Contact Zane
Hi! I’m Zane Poffenberger, and I am a Senior majoring in Political Science and History. I have been involved in the Student Government Association as an elected officer, College Democrats, undergraduate research and in the IHU program.
Contact
Email Address: zpoff2@umbc.edu
Laura Sparenberg
Biology with Pre-Vet Track
Class of 2023
Languages: English, some German
Meet and Contact Laura
Hi! I’m Laura Sparenberg, and I am a sophomore who is majoring in Biology and has a pre-veterinary track. I have helped on campus with Greenpeace and the young Democrats. I am currently active in the pre-veterinary society and in Alpha Sigma Kappa. I am also a woolie and a peer facilitator. I want to showcase the different opportunities UMBC has offered me and explain to others the experiences i have felt and want others to experience as well while at a four-year university.
Contact
Email Address: lauras3@umbc.edu
Emily Tanis
Gender and Women’s Studies and Social Work
Class of 2022
Languages: English
Meet and Contact Emily
Hi! I’m Emily Tanis, and I am a junior at UMBC, majoring in gender and women’s studies and social work. I am also involved in Greek life, the AF theater company, musical theater club, cosplay coalition, and cooking club, as well as being communications director of the LGBTQ+ student union and having been an Orientation Peer Advisor over the summer.
Contact
Email Address: etanis1@umbc.edu
Instagram: @love_emily421
Magdanikka Taylan
Political Science
Class of 2023
Languages: English, Tagalog
Meet and Contact Magdanikka
Hi! I’m Magdanikka Taylan, and I am a sophomore, majoring in Political Science. I am a FASA (Filipino American Student Association) member and Peer Facilitator for ANTH211.
Contact
Email Address: mtaylan@umbc.edu
Instagram: @maggie.danikka
Raymond Woods
Psychology and Computer Engineering
Class of 2024
Languages: English, Arabic
Meet and Contact Raymond
Hi! I’m Raymond Woods, and I’m majoring in Psychology and Computer Engineering; I’m also enrolled in the Cybersecurity MPS program. I’m a Navy veteran and a commuter student and can help out with navigating some of the processes involved with being a student here at UMBC. I’m very interested about helping people.
Contact
Email Address: mu10290@umbc.edu
Wendy Zhang
Psychology and Economics
Class of 2022
Languages: English
Meet and Contact Wendy
Hi! I’m Wendy Zhang, and I’m a junior Psychology BS and Economics BA double major, the Assistant Speaker of the Senate in SGA, the Secretary of Pre-Law Society and Moot Court, an ASB Leader, and a member of Mock Trial and Phi Sigma Sigma.
Contact
Email Address: wendyz1@umbc.edu
Instagram: @wnedd