Graduate student ambassadors
Representing tomorrow’s business leaders and innovators
The University of Florida Warrington College of Business knows that we attract an exceptional group of driven, dedicated, creative and collaborative graduate students.
Statistics tell you part of who they are and why they’re here. Our Graduate Ambassadors will tell you the rest — whether you’re thinking about where you’ll go for your master’s or what to do once you’re here.
On campus, our Ambassadors bring together and guide all graduate students — master’s, MBA, doctoral, combination and online — while representing Warrington at information sessions and through the UF and greater Gainesville community. Learn more about what they do and the best ways to reach out.
A student perspective of our graduate programs
Businesses depend on collaborative teams, mission visibility and community awareness. You’ll find that our Graduate Ambassadors embody these characteristics, no matter if they’re giving you a preview of our programs or helping you adjust to life on campus.
Representing our master’s and MBA programs
A personal perspective says so much more than numbers. Ambassadors provide this angle during information sessions and one-on-one meetings, talking about their experiences in and outside the classroom and what drew them to Warrington.
On the UF campus
Business knowledge benefits a range of backgrounds and helps pave the way to leadership roles in many fields. If you’re a current UF student considering graduate studies, speak with an Ambassador about how a master’s degree from Warrington builds upon and enhances your major.
Meet with a Graduate Ambassador
Our Ambassadors have spent at least a semester on campus — where they’ve completed assignments, joined student organizations, and signed up for recruiting events — and they’re ready to tell you all about it.
For prospective students
Move past the comparison stage by attending an information session or requesting a virtual meeting. Consider arriving with questions about courses, career and professional development, or life in Gainesville.
For current students
Curious about combination programs, electives, sponsored projects or studying abroad? Browse the lists of program Ambassadors below to send an email, connect on LinkedIn or request a call. Also feel free to stop by their table inside Hough Hall or any on-campus event where they’re present.
Please note
Student Ambassadors are not admissions representatives and cannot provide answers to questions about resumes, work experience, test scores or the graduate application. Please bring these and similar inquiries to your program’s admissions coordinator.
Meet our current Ambassadors
See who represents your program and how to contact them.
Executive Board
Executive Director
MSM
Chloé’s LinkedIn
Email Chloé
Director of Operations
MSMAR
Melody’s LinkedIn
Email Melody
Director of Public Relations
MSMAR
Marley’s LinkedIn
Email Marley
Director of Multicultural Excellence
MIB
Nandini’s LinkedIn
Email Nandini
Director of Community Engagement
MIB
Paulina’s LinkedIn
Email Paulina
Director of Professional Development
MIB
Ashley’s LinkedIn
Email Ashley
Director of Campus Outreach
MSMAR
Alexandra’s LinkedIn
Email Alexandra
Campus Outreach Ambassadors
MSMAR
Alexandria’s LinkedIn
Email Alexandria
MIB
Andrew’s LinkedIn
Email Andrew
MIB
Caitlyn’s LinkedIn
Email Caitlyn
MIB
Nicole’s LinkedIn
Email Nicole
MIB
Andrea’s LinkedIn
Email Andrea
MIB
Kennedy’s LinkedIn
Email Kennedy
MSM
Olivia’s LinkedIn
Email Olivia
MIB
Nicolas’s LinkedIn
Email Nicolas
Community Engagement Ambassadors
MIB
Anthony’s LinkedIn
Email Anthony
MSMAR
Bree’s LinkedIn
Email Bree
MSMar
Christopher’s LinkedIn
Email Christopher
MIB
Nicolas’s LinkedIn
Email Nicholas
MSM
Ryan’s LinkedIn
Email Ryan
MSMAR
Isabella’s LinkedIn
Email Isabella
MSMAR
Rachel’s LinkedIn
Email Rachel
Multicultural Excellence Ambassadors
MIB
Miroslav’s LinkedIn
Email Miroslav
MIB
Nataliya’s LinkedIn
Email Nataliya
MSMAR
Colin’s LinkedIn
Email Colin
MIB
Sofia’s LinkedIn
Email Sofia
MSM
Grace’s LinkedIn
Email Grace
MIB
Thy’s LinkedIn
Email Thy
MSM
Isabel’s LinkedIn
Email Isabel
Professional Development Ambassadors
MIB
Marina’s LinkedIn
Email Marina
MSM
Michael’s LinkedIn
Email Michael
MSM
Patrick’s LinkedIn
Email Patrick
MIB
Dhruti’s LinkedIn
Email Dhruti
MSMAR
Rebecca’s LinkedIn
Email Rebecca
MIB
Kate’s LinkedIn
Email Kate
MSM
Lingnan’s LinkedIn
Email Lingnan
Aman Bains
Aman’s LinkedIn | Aman’s email
Clubs that you’re involved in: MBAA Executive Member, Cohort Rep for 1 year Business Majors
Why UF? I chose UF because of it’s truly collaborative culture and the genuine support I felt from day one. It’s a place where you grow alongside people who want to see you succeed. Oh and the simple fact that I am about to be a double-gator!
Desired industry: CPG Marketing
Preferred name: Aman
Favorite thing about Gainesville: The sense of community and energy that comes from being in a true college town. There’s something special about how supportive, connected, and spirited it feels walking through campus, or feeling the buzz on game days.
Previous organization and role: Regional Operations Manager, AAMCO Transmissions and TTC
Kate Bennett
Kate’s LinkedIn | Kate’s email
Clubs that you’re involved in: No club affilitations but I am a GCAP
Why UF? UF’s standing among the top 25 programs nationally & the top program in Florida was amplified by the astounding outcomes of the program. Seeing the track record of transformation among their graduates reassured me that this program is so much more than “just a piece of paper”, and that it would build knowledge, skills & connections to make a lasting difference in my career.
Desired industry: CPG Marketing
Preferred name: Kate
Favorite thing about Gainesville: The beautiful nature trails and how genuinely nice everyone is here
Previous organization and role: Newscast Director, NBC Miami
Kyle Conger
Kyle’s LinkedIn | Kyle’s email
Clubs that you’re involved in: MBAA Sustainability Chair, TEDxUF Speaker Coach
Why UF? Is “Tim Tebow” the wrong answer? Jokes aside, my dream is to build businesses and provide jobs in South Florida to give back to the communities that have allowed for me to succeed. The UF MBA empowers me to expand my executive presence and network throughout the state of Florida. Steel sharpens steel and the MBA cohorts here are the highest caliber.
Desired industry: Management Consulting, Technology, Public Sector
Preferred name: Kyle Elliott
Favorite thing about Gainesville: Dragonfly Sushi and Albert E. Gator
Previous organization and role: Ready Resume, CEO and Founding Partner
Carson Neil
Carson’s LinkedIn | Carson’s email
Clubs that you’re involved in: MBA Association Assistant CFO
Why UF? UF offered me a full scholarship while building the educational foundation at a top-tier MBA program. I want to pursue a finance career in Florida, and the networking opportunities, alumni network, and expertise that this program has provided me have truly opened many doors that I did not expect.
Desired industry: Financial Services/Banking, Technology
Preferred name: Carson
Favorite thing about Gainesville: The outdoor activities and year-round sunshine
Previous organization and role: Michelin, Strategy Intern
Kishore Sunnapurallapalli
Mychal Mclean
Mychal’s LinkedIn | Mychal’s email
Clubs that you’re involved in: No club affilitations but I am a GCAP
Why UF? It is my Alma Mater and the top MBA program in the state of Florida. I plan on staying in Florida for my career so picking UF was a no brainer.
Kevin Vado
Kevin’s LinkedIn | Kevin’s email
Clubs that you’re involved in: MBAA Team Building Chair, Former Marketing Club President, 2 x External Case Competition Participant, 1 x Case Competition Finalist
Why UF? I’m a Florida native who grew up out of state, and I knew I wanted to come back home and graduate as a Florida Gator. Having the opportunity to do that is one of the highest honors for me. Beyond that, I was looking for the right cultural fit. By nature, I’m a collaborative and friendly person, and after speaking with Naz, alumni, and the administration, I was genuinely blown away by how kind and supportive the UF community is. It was a refreshing change of pace from other business schools I explored, and I knew in my heart that UF was the place for me.
Desired industry: CPG Marketing
Preferred name: Kevin
Favorite thing about Gainesville: Gator Pride, friendly faces. This place is magical and everyone is always willing to help you here.
Previous organization and role: Arajet – Strategy Intern, Morgan Stanley – Fixed Income Analyst, Wells Fargo – Investment Banking Support Analyst
Joseph Wolfe
Joseph’s LinkedIn | Joseph’s email
Clubs that you’re involved in: No club affiliations
Why UF? I wanted a high return on investment and a locationally relevant alumni circle, seeing that I’d like to stay in Florida for my career.
Desired industry: Tourism and Hospitality
Preferred name: Joe
Favorite thing about Gainesville: Gator Pride, just about everyone in town has that commonality
Previous organization and role: CentralSquare Technologies, Financial Analyst
Luke Cullen
Combination degree student
Data Science
Luke’s LinkedIn
Rohan Anil Dayma
Traditional master’s student
Data Science
Rohan’s LinkedIn
Matthew Friedman
Traditional master’s student
Data Science
Matthew’s LinkedIn
Chris George
Traditional master’s student
Data Science
Chris’ LinkedIn
Florence Hu
Traditional master’s student
Information Technology
Florence’s LinkedIn
Sourab Kasimahanthi
Traditional master’s student
Data Science
Sourab’s LinkedIn
Romtin Kharrazi
Combination degree student
Data Science
Romtin’s LinkedIn
Kaushik Nakka
Traditional master’s student
Business Analytics
Kaushik’s LinkedIn
Rimi Nandy
Traditional master’s student
Data Science
Rimi’s LinkedIn
Rupakali Padira
Traditional master’s student
Business Analytics
Rupakali’s LinkedIn
Vyom Purohit
Traditional master’s student
Data Science
Vyom’s LinkedIn
Venkatamanas Raghupatruni
Data Science
Venkatamanas’ LinkedIn
Rahul Singh
Traditional master’s student
Data Science
Rahul’s LinkedIn
Kara E. Klemeyer
Kara’s LinkedIn
MSRE Lead Ambassador
Location: Florida, Maryland, Georgia, South Carolina, Texas
Interests: Financial Analysis, Asset Management, Development, CRE Investment, Private Equity
Spencer F. Petermann
Spencer’s LinkedIn
MSRE Lead Ambassador
Location: Florida
Interests: Acquisition & Development, RE Private Equity
Jaime C. Holland
Jamie’s LinkedIn
Why become a Graduate Student Ambassador?
Lean into your leadership abilities while serving as the mouthpiece and go-to information resource for Warrington’s graduate programs. Additional benefits include:
Provide guidance to current students
Incoming students arrive with lots of questions about classroom expectations, finding internships and networking. Our Ambassadors have answers or can point to additional resources.
Build our community
Make sure everyone among our graduate population feels included. Throughout the year, you’ll maintain a calendar of social events, like bowling or karaoke nights, hold hybrid study sessions with online students and lead professional development workshops.
Engage our community partners
Give back to the Gainesville community as a volunteer while simultaneously strengthening Warrington’s local partnerships. Graduate Ambassadors have previously performed service for The Big Event, Habitat for Humanity and Food4Kids.
Represent your fellow students
Act as a liaison for Warrington’s graduate population by communicating their collective interests to faculty, staff, and other program stakeholders and working with academic advisors to enrich the student experience.
Get professional experience
Add project management skills to your resume, plus letters of recommendation and references from local organizations. This combination often gives you an edge when securing an internship or full-time role.
Broaden your network
Every handshake turns into a potential connection. Being an Ambassador often means that faculty, fellow students, and industry professionals know your name, and you’ll have access to exclusive networking events.