AMBASSADORS
Ambassadors are paid student leaders in the Office of Admissions, working directly with prospective students, their families and WOU staff. Ambassadors are responsible for weekly tours, VIP tours and panels (to visiting middle and high schools) throughout the term, and special Admissions events including Preview Days. They are known as the “Face of Western” to campus guests who are visiting WOU to learn more about our
programs and opportunities.

2023-2024 Ambassadors
Anna, Arianna, Brittany, Coral, Chase, Daryn, David, Deshaun, Eva, Fernando, Hailee, Jasmine, June, Kady, Lexie, Linda, Litzy, Maddux, Mary, Maximus, Nicklas, Quinn, Vanessa
Get to know the 2024-2025 Campus Ambassadors!

Brittany – Student Coordinator
She/Her/Hers | Senior | La Grande, OR
Language: English & Spanish

Litzy – Student Coordinator
She/Her/Hers | Senior | Salem, OR
Language: English & Spanish
![CA,_WOU_Crew,_DWPA_-_Abby_Huber[1] woman smiling in the outdoors](https://cdn.wou.edu/admission/files/2024/06/CA_WOU_Crew_DWPA_-_Abby_Huber1.png)
Abby H.
She/Her/Hers | Junior
Salem, OR
Language: English Major: Exercise Science
My career aspiration is to become a physical therapist. Some of my favorite involvements on campus have included rock climbing club, Outdoor pursuits club, leadership, music, and working for Campus Recreation.
![CA,_DWPA_-_Abigail_Bethke[1] woman smiling in the outdoors](https://cdn.wou.edu/admission/files/2024/06/CA_DWPA_-_Abigail_Bethke1.png)
Abigail B.
She/Her/Hers | Junior
Gresham, OR
Language: English & ASL
Some of my favorite involvements on campus have included Dance team, chamber singers, and the dance department.
![CA,_WOU_Crew_-_Alondra_Martinez[1] woman smiling in the outdoors](https://cdn.wou.edu/admission/files/2024/06/CA_WOU_Crew_-_Alondra_Martinez1.png)
Alondra M.
She/Her/Hers | Sophomore
Portland, OR
Languages: English &Spanish
My career aspiration is to become a Lawyer. My facorite place to eat in Monmouth is Koyotes tacos.

Anna W.
Senior
McMinnville, OR
Languages: English
My advice to incoming students is don’t be afraid to be yourself and get involved!

Arianna G.
She/Her/Hers | Junior
Portland, OR
Languages: English
My favorite place to eat in Monmouth is The Sippery. My advice to incoming students is don’t be afraid to go to events (the other students are just as nervous too!)
![CA_-_Belen_Santiago[1] woman smiling in the outdoors](https://cdn.wou.edu/admission/files/2024/06/CA_-_Belen_Santiago1.png)
Belen S.
She/Her/Hers | Sophomore
Salem, OR
Language: English & Spanish
Some of my favorite involvements on campus have been Multicultural Student Union, MECHA, and volunteering at the Food Pantry and Stitch Closet.
![CA,_DWPA_-_Belinda_Galindo[1] woman smiling in the outdoors](https://cdn.wou.edu/admission/files/2024/06/CA_DWPA_-_Belinda_Galindo1.png)
Belinda G.
She/They | Sophomore
Tigard, OR
Language: English
My career aspiration is to become a teacher. Outside of school I enjoy spending time with friends and going to the gym. I enjoy dancing, soccer, listening to music, and painting.

Brenda M.
She/Her/Hers | Senior
Woodburn, OR
Languages: English & Spanish
I work for the TRIO Student Enrichment Program as a front desk student and media. My favorite place to eat in Monmouth is La Uvita Feliz and Casa Burrito.

Chase N.
They/Them/Theirs | Junior
Fort Collins, CO
Language: English
My career aspiration is to become a Counselor!
![CA_-_Chelsea_Soto[1] woman smiling in the outdoors](https://cdn.wou.edu/admission/files/2024/06/CA_-_Chelsea_Soto1.png)
Chelsea S.
She/Her/Hers | Junior
Stanfield, OR
Languages: English & Spanish
My advice to incoming students is to venture out of your comfort zone!
![WOU_Crew_-_Cody_Dickenson[1] woman smiling in the outdoors](https://cdn.wou.edu/admission/files/2024/06/WOU_Crew_-_Cody_Dickenson1.png)
Cody D.
They/Them/Theirs | Junior
Paisley, OR
Language: English
My career aspiration is to become an epidemiologist!
![DWPA_-_Diana_Valdovinos[1] woman smiling in the outdoors](https://cdn.wou.edu/admission/files/2024/06/DWPA_-_Diana_Valdovinos1.png)
Diana V.
She/Her/Hers | Junior
Gervais, OR
Language: English & Spanish
My favorite involvements on campus have included the Multicultural Student Union and being part of the Multicultural Student Representatives!

Fernando R.
He/Him/His | Junior
Woodburn, OR
Languages: English & Spanish
I’m majoring in Education with the goal of becoming a teacher. I’m involved with the Multicultural Student Union. My advice to new students is to ask for help and try to meet new people
![CA,_DWPA_-_Hailey_Cook[1] woman smiling in the outdoors](https://cdn.wou.edu/admission/files/2024/06/CA_DWPA_-_Hailey_Cook1.png)
Hailey C.
She/Her/Hers | Junior
Cottage Grove, OR
Languages: English
II work at the Center for Professional Pathways! Outside of school, I enjoy reading, going on drives with friends, and thrifting!
![CA_-_Hannah_Burk[1] woman smiling in the outdoors](https://cdn.wou.edu/admission/files/2024/06/CA_-_Hannah_Burk1.png)
Hanna B.
She/Her/Hers | Sophomore
Troutdale, OR
Language: English
Some of my favorite involvements on campus include the Honors program and being part of the general community!
![CA_-_Irene_Esquivel_Alonso[1] woman smiling in the outdoors](https://cdn.wou.edu/admission/files/2024/06/CA_-_Irene_Esquivel_Alonso1.png)
Irene A.
She/Her/Hers | Sophomore
Hillsboro, OR
Language: English & Spanish
My career aspiration is to become a teacher! My favorite place to eat in Monmouth is Koyotes.

Jasmine C.
They/Them/Theirs | Junior
McMinnville, OR
Languages: English
My career aspiration is to become a Theatre Teacher! My favorite place to eat in Monmouth is The Sippery!
![CA,_WOU_Crew,_DWPA_-_Jazzy_Gutierrez[1] woman smiling in the outdoors](https://cdn.wou.edu/admission/files/2024/06/CA_WOU_Crew_DWPA_-_Jazzy_Gutierrez1.png)
Jazzy G.
She/Her/Hers | Sophomore
Gervais, OR
Language: English
My career aspiration is to become a Psychologist. My advice to incoming students is its okay to ask questions and go out and explore!

June D.
She/Her/Hers | Senior Gresham, OR
Language: English
My career aspiration is to become a Surgeon! My favorite memory in my first year at WOU was teaching my roommate and neighbor how to play rugby at 3 in the morning!
![CA,_WOU_Crew_-_Kat_Renault[1] woman smiling in the outdoors](https://cdn.wou.edu/admission/files/2024/06/CA_WOU_Crew_-_Kat_Renault1.png)
Kat R.
She/Her/Hers | Sophomore Mount Vernon, WA Languages: English
My career aspiration is to become a Data Analyst! Outside of school, I enjoy photography, hiking, long drives, and making Spotify playlists.

Litzy K.B.
She/Her/Ella| Junior
Salem, OR
Language: English & Spanish
![CA,_DWPA_-_Maddie_Coudriet[1] woman smiling in the outdoors](https://cdn.wou.edu/admission/files/2024/06/CA_DWPA_-_Maddie_Coudriet1.png)
Maddie C.
She/Her/Hers | Senior
Portland, OR
Languages: English
My career aspiration is to become an Occupational Therapist. My favorite memory in my first year at WOU was my first all nighter during Destination Western. We played card games and talked all night!
![WOU_Crew_-_Makena_Big_John[1] woman smiling in the outdoors](https://cdn.wou.edu/admission/files/2024/06/WOU_Crew_-_Makena_Big_John1.png)
Makena B.
She/Her/Hers | Sophomore
West Linn, OR
Language: English
My career aspiration is to come a teacher! My favorite place to eat in Monmouth is The Sippery!
![CA,_DWPA_-_Max_Morano[1] woman smiling in the outdoors](https://cdn.wou.edu/admission/files/2024/06/CA_DWPA_-_Max_Morano1.png)
Max M.
They/Them/Theirs | Sophomore
Beaverton/Corvallis, OR
Languages: English
My career aspiration is to become a Behavior Analyst for the FBI. Some of favorite involvements on campus have included Psych club and the Student Health and Counseling Center.

Maximus S.
He/Him/His | Junior
Federal Way, WA
Language: English
I’m majoring in Aquarium Science with the goal of becoming an aquarium curator or a wildlife vet. I enjoy swimming, backpacking, and spending time with friends. I am involved in Acapella and Swimming Clubs at WOU!
![CA_-_Mayumi_Nomura[1] woman smiling in the outdoors](https://cdn.wou.edu/admission/files/2024/06/CA_-_Mayumi_Nomura1.png)
Mayumi N.
She/Her/Hers | Sophomore
Castro Valley, CA
Languages: English
Some of my favorite involvements on campus have included ASL Club, Rock Climbing Club, and drop-in volleyball!
![CA_-_Miri_Herrera_Hernandez[1] woman smiling in the outdoors](https://cdn.wou.edu/admission/files/2024/06/CA_-_Miri_Herrera_Hernandez1.png)
Miri H. H.
She/Her/Hers | Junior Salem, OR
Language: English & Spanish
My favorite memory in my first year at WOU was being a part of Destination Western. My favorite place to eat in Monmouth is Figaro’s Pizza.
![CA,_DWPA_-_Morgan_Pemberton[1] woman smiling in the outdoors](https://cdn.wou.edu/admission/files/2024/06/CA_DWPA_-_Morgan_Pemberton1.png)
Morgan P.
She/Her/Hers | Junior Gilbert, AZ
Languages: English & ASL
I work at the Student Success and Advising Center and Teacher Prep Student Support Services as a tutor!
![CA,_WOU_Crew_-_Olena_Rumbaugh[1] woman smiling in the outdoors](https://cdn.wou.edu/admission/files/2024/06/CA_WOU_Crew_-_Olena_Rumbaugh1.png)
Olena R.
She/Her/Hers | Senior Keizer, OR
Languages: English
Outside of school I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, taking my dogs on hikes, and road trips to the mountains.
![CA_-_Olivia_Anderson[1] woman smiling in the outdoors](https://cdn.wou.edu/admission/files/2024/06/CA_-_Olivia_Anderson1.png)
Olivia A.
She/Her/Hers | Sophomore
Burien, WA
Languages: English
My advice for incoming students is don’t be afraid to get involved! Whether you are getting involved in a club, sport, job, it will benefit you in the long run! It helped me make new friends and really find my community at WOU!
![CA_-_Paige_Gault[1] woman smiling in the outdoors](https://cdn.wou.edu/admission/files/2024/06/CA_-_Paige_Gault1.png)
Paige G.
She/Her/Hers | Sophomore Springfield, OR
Languages: English
My career aspiration is to become a professional actor. Some of my favorite involvements on campus have included Drumline, CRU. and Dance.
![CA_-_Sage_Gartley[1] woman smiling in the outdoors](https://cdn.wou.edu/admission/files/2024/06/CA_-_Sage_Gartley1.png)
Sage G.
She/Her/Hers, They/Them/Theirs Junior | Eugene, OR
Languages: English
I’m a criminal justice major, and I’m minoring in ASL. My career aspiration is to become a correctional facilitator!
![CA,_DWPA_-_Shanti_Rosales[1] woman smiling in the outdoors](https://cdn.wou.edu/admission/files/2024/06/CA_DWPA_-_Shanti_Rosales1.png)
Shanti R.
Senior
Culver, OR
Languages: English
I’m an elementary education major, and I’m minoring in ESOL. A fun fact about me is that I have 26 goats!