University Honors Ambassador Program
The University Honors Ambassador Program is a competitive leadership opportunity for any Honors student who wishes to develop leadership, event management, and interpersonal skills. University Honors Ambassadors work with the Honors team to enhance student development through peer mentoring, conducting outreach for prospective Honors students, and coordinating extracurricular activities for Honors students.
Applications open spring quarter.
- Gain professional development skills
- Network with faculty, staff, and campus partners
- Help build a community of motivated and talented Honors students
- Become eligible for the Honors leadership scholarship up to $1500
- Be a current first-year, second-year, or third-year Honors student
- Minimum 3.300 cumulative GPA
- Be available to serve for the entire academic year
- Commit five to eight hours per week
- Attend and participate in mandatory trainings and meetings
- Develop and execute workshops or activities throughout the academic year
- Assist with and promote Honors-sponsored events and activities
- Support and mentor incoming University Honors students
- Provide ideas and feedback related to building the University Honors community
Student Ambassadors
Rahul Almeida
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Hi! My name is Rahul Almeida, and I'm a second-year biochemistry major. I aspire to be a physician in the future (I am interested in cardiology and cardiac surgery) and hope to work in public health due to my interest in preventative medicine. In my free time, I love playing basketball, badminton, reading books about medicine, and watching Netflix! Fun fact: I love writing answers to cardiology-related questions on Quora! As a University Honors Ambassador, I hope to use my own experiences to guide students on their college journey. Looking forward to meeting all of you!
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Email: ralme008@ucr.edu
If you would like to meet an Honors Ambassador please fill out the following form.
Please note that all first year students are required to attend an ambassador hangout with any Honors Ambassador in fall quarter (only available weeks 2-8). Hangouts will take place via Zoom and the link to access each ambassador's meeting room is included in the form. Ambassador Hangouts are only open to First Year students.
Academic | Extra-Curricular |
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Major: Biochemistry | On-Campus: University Honors Ambassador, L.E.A.P.E.D, Public Health Peers |
Year in Honors: Second Year | Off-Campus: Cardiology summer research @ UCSF |
Research: Neurology research @ Tiwari-Woodruff Lab (studying multiple sclerosis) | Interests: Reading Books, trying new foods, baking, basketball, sleeping |
Career Goals: Physician | Hometown: Pleasanton, CA |
Sophia Barrows
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Hi! I like spending time with friends and family and maybe a little too much time on TikTok and sending my friends memes. I love animals and have a dog and cat, Harley and Ginger. I spend my free time playing guitar, running, hiking, or working out. I love the sciences and mathematics and hope to become a researcher someday. I am motivated to live every day to the fullest by always doing things that make me happy.
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Email: sbarr079@ucr.edu
If you would like to meet an Honors Ambassador please fill out the following form.
Please note that all first year students are required to attend an ambassador hangout with any Honors Ambassador in fall quarter (only available weeks 2-8). Hangouts will take place via Zoom and the link to access each ambassador's meeting room is included in the form. Ambassador Hangouts are only open to First Year students.
Academic | Extra-Curricular |
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Major: Biology | On-Campus: Vice President of UCR Run Club |
Year in Honors: Second Year | Off-Campus: Employed by IHS as a homecare provider |
Research: Interested in any biological research | Interests: Running, working out, playing guitar |
Career Goals: Scientific research-related work | Hometown: Chino Hills, CA |
Jazmine Belcher
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My name is Jazmine Belcher. I am a fourth-year psychology major with a marketing minor. I am interested in the industrial/organizational side of psychology, so I plan on pursuing a career path in marketing and/or public relations for businesses. I enjoy mixing art with business, so I love doing social media and art pieces for the campus organizations that I am involved in. I love being a part of University Honors and, when it comes to being an Ambassador, my goal is to help guide folks through their academic and personal journey. I'm so excited to meet y'all! Fun fact: I used to be an Orientation Leader, so I know a lot of random fun facts about the school (Ask me how many holes the bell tower has.).
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Email: jbelc002@ucr.edu
If you would like to meet an Honors Ambassador please fill out the following form.
Please note that all first year students are required to attend an ambassador hangout with any Honors Ambassador in Fall quarter (only available weeks 2-8). Hangouts will take place via Zoom and the link to access each ambassador's meeting room is included in the form. Ambassador Hangouts are only open to First Year students.
Academic | Extra-Curricular |
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Major: Psychology | On-Campus: Alpha Chi Omega, HerCampus, Healthy Campus, Associated Student Program Board |
Year in Honors: Fourth Year | Off-Campus: None |
Research: None |
Interests: Festivals, movies, going out with friends, painting, fashion, make-up, dance |
Career Goals: Marketing/Public Relations | Hometown: Sylmar, CA |
Rachel Graham
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Hi! My name is Rachel Graham, and I am a fourth-year biology major. Following my graduation, I will be going to pharmacy school to become a pharmacist. I've been in University Honors since my first year and have learned so much from it. Now, as an Ambassador, I can't wait to help you grow and flourish at our school. In my free time, I love being in the outdoors, traveling to new places, painting, and meeting new people. I can't wait to meet you! I love pink, pineapples, and sparkly things.
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Email: rgrah008@ucr.edu
If you would like to meet an Honors Ambassador please fill out the following form.
Please note that all first year students are required to attend an ambassador hangout with any Honors Ambassador in fall quarter (only available weeks 2-8). Hangouts will take place via Zoom and the link to access each ambassador's meeting room is included in the form. Ambassador Hangouts are only open to First Year students.
Academic | Extra-Curricular |
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Major: Neuroscience (Changing to Biology) | On-Campus: Treasurer for Never Ending Cycle, Mentor for Campus Collective |
Year in Honors: Fourth Year | Off-Campus: Kaiser Permanente volunteer |
Research: Research Assistant for Lab for Cognition and Action, also interested in jaw patterns of the guppy | Interests: Painting, hiking, traveling, meeting new people |
Career Goals: Pharmacist | Hometown: San Diego, CA |
Bhavya Gulati
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Hello! My name is Bhavya Gulati, and I'm currently a fourth-year business administration student concentrating in finance. I'm more than happy to be your Ambassador again this year, and I cannot wait to help you with any questions you might have, or by giving you advice on how to survive college! Some of my college aspirations include researching more on the economic and environmental benefits of beekeeping, or getting a job in one of my dream companies before I graduate. Feel free to reach out even if you aren't a business major! I'm here to listed and be a friend. If I'm not at home with my cats or gaming, you can catch me on campus spending all my money on an iced coffee or cursing out midterms. Don't be afraid to drop by and say hello. Good luck this year!
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Email: bgula001@ucr.edu
If you would like to meet an Honors Ambassador please fill out the following form.
Please note that all first year students are required to attend an ambassador hangout with any Honors Ambassador in fall quarter (only available weeks 2-8). Hangouts will take place via Zoom and the link to access each ambassador's meeting room is included in the form. Ambassador Hangouts are only open to First Year students.
Academic | Extra-Curricular |
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Major: Business Administration |
On-Campus: Beekeeping, FBLA, Healthy Campus |
Year in Honors: Fourth Year | Off-Campus: Volunteering at the Riverside Library |
Research: Currently researching bees! | Interests: Binging Marvel movies, going to concerts, and spending time with friends |
Career Goals: International business or finance | Hometown: San Jose, CA |
Jacqueline Jimenez
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Hi there! My name is Jacqueline, but most call me Jackie! I was born and raised in the Inland Empire and aspire to live and study internationally. My goal is to pursue a Ph.D. in public history and eventually work for the Smithsonian Institution, so that I can diversify the museum field as a first-generation Latina. In my leisure time, I like to go to the gym to keep my mind and body active. I love a good read, and it is most enjoyable with a good cup of coffee!
Pronouns: She/Her/Ella
Email: jjime159@ucr.edu
If you would like to meet an Honors Ambassador please fill out the following form.
Please note that all first year students are required to attend an ambassador hangout with any Honors Ambassador in fall quarter (only available weeks 2-8). Hangouts will take place via Zoom and the link to access each ambassador's meeting room is included in the form. Ambassador Hangouts are only open to First Year students.
Academic | Extra-Curricular |
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Major: Political Science/History | On-Campus: None |
Year in Honors: Fourth Year | Off-Campus: Head cashier at Home Depot |
Research: US/Mexico relations; the intersectionality of feminicide | Interests: Weightlifting, hiking, traveling |
Career Goals: Museum curator/archival specialist | Hometown: Fontana, CA |
Harleen Judge
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Hi! My name is Harleen Judge, and I am a fourth-year neuroscience major. My future goals include pursuing medical school and becoming a physician to fulfill my passion for providing care to those in need and educating communities on healthcare needs. When I have free time, I like working out, trying new food, and spending time with my family and friends. As a University Honors Ambassador, I hope to help guide students on their college journey through my past experiences and the lessons I have learned. I look forward to meeting and getting to know you!
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Email: hjudg001@ucr.edu
If you would like to meet an Honors Ambassador please fill out the following form.
Please note that all first year students are required to attend an ambassador hangout with any Honors Ambassador in fall quarter (only available weeks 2-8). Hangouts will take place via Zoom and the link to access each ambassador's meeting room is included in the form. Ambassador Hangouts are only open to First Year students.
Academic | Extra-Curricular |
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Major: Neuroscience | On-Campus: President of Never Ending Cycle, Mini Medical School, Street Medicine Clinic |
Year in Honors: Fourth Year | Off-Campus: Volunteer at ARMC |
Research: Biochemical pedagogy | Interests: Working out, trying new food |
Career Goals: Physician | Hometown: Morgan Hill, CA |
Joycelyn Lee
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Hello! My name is Joycelyn, and I am a fourth-year neuroscience major. Following graduation, I will be taking a gap year to gain more work experience and figure out which healthcare specialty I want to pursue. I'm currently deciding between becoming a doctor or a nurse. Outside of school, I love going to Disneyland, trying new foods/boba spots, traveling, and spending time with my friends and family. I have been in University Honors since my first year. As an ambassador, I hope my experiences will help guide you to accomplish your academic and career goals. I look forward to meeting all of you and feel free to email me with any questions or if you would just like to chat!
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Email: jlee1178@ucr.edu
If you would like to meet an Honors Ambassador please fill out the following form.
Please note that all first year students are required to attend an ambassador hangout with any Honors Ambassador in fall quarter (only available weeks 2-8). Hangouts will take place via Zoom and the link to access each ambassador's meeting room is included in the form. Ambassador Hangouts are only open to First Year students.
Academic | Extra-Curricular |
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Major: Neuroscience | On-Campus: Service Vice President of Never Ending Cycle |
Year in Honors: Fourth Year | Off-Campus: Work part-time as an optometry technician, volunteer at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center |
Research: Interested in the brain | Interests: Going to Disneyland, trying new foods/boba spots, traveling |
Career Goals: Healthcare | Hometown: Tustin, CA |
Joyce Navarro
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Hello! My name is Joyce Navarro (she/her/hers), and I am a fourth-year biology major and psychology minor. I aspire to be a physician so I can help others and improve access to quality healthcare. Throughout my University Honors experience, I've had amazing experiences learning a ton and meeting other fellow Honors students and faculty. Due to being a military brat, I've moved around the US all my life and love trying new things and creating meaningful relations with other people. In my free time, I love listening to music, watching shows/movies, and reading/writing! I look forward to working with everyone and can't wait to meet you!
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Email: jnava091@ucr.edu
If you would like to meet an Honors Ambassador please fill out the following form.
Please note that all first year students are required to attend an ambassador hangout with any Honors Ambassador in fall quarter (only available weeks 2-8). Hangouts will take place via Zoom and the link to access each ambassador's meeting room is included in the form. Ambassador Hangouts are only open to First Year students.
Academic | Extra-Curricular |
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Major: Biology | On-Campus: AMSA, AMWA, Honors Ambassador, Supplemental Instruction (SI) leader, UCR Mentor Collective, Research assistant in LANI Lab, Gamma Beta Phi Honors Society |
Year in Honors: Fourth Year | Off-Campus: Medical scribe, TVH and LLUHM Hospital volunteer |
Research: Aging and neurocognitive imaging | Interests: Music, movies/shows, learning languages, piano, traveling, eating, reading/writing, painting, fashion, food |
Career Goals: Medical field/physician | Hometown: San Diego, CA |
Leonardo Padilla
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When not at UCR, I spend time with my mother, two younger brothers, and our French bulldog named Charlotte. During my free time, I enjoy running and bodysurfing at the beach. Having spent my entire life in Los Angeles, I love exploring the different regions within the area. I aspire to become a doctor, specifically to become a surgeon in a trauma center. I was inspired to choose this career path after I broke my leg when I fell off my bike in the fifth grade. I plan on applying to medical school next summer and plan on using a gap year to work as an EMT.
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Email: lpadi017@ucr.edu
If you would like to meet an Honors Ambassador please fill out the following form.
Please note that all first year students are required to attend an ambassador hangout with any Honors Ambassador in fall quarter (only available weeks 2-8). Hangouts will take place via Zoom and the link to access each ambassador's meeting room is included in the form. Ambassador Hangouts are only open to First Year students.
Academic | Extra-Curricular |
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Major: Biology | On-Campus: HEMS |
Year in Honors: Fourth Year | Off-Campus: Hospital volunteering |
Research: Embryology | Interests: Running, bodysurfing, watching sports |
Career Goals: Trauma surgeon | Hometown: Los Angeles, CA |
Sandy Reyes
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Hi everyone! My name is Sandy, and I am a fourth-year business administration student concentrating in business management. As I am near the end of undergrad and preparing for grad school, I would love to share tips on how to find a great balance between all the workload and finding time to rest and have some time for yourself. I am looking forward to meeting a lot of you, I know these have been trying times for many of us, and I would love to be a helping hand to anyone who needs it. I am here to help, guide, and motivate. I love coffee, I am always up for coffee meet-ups! So, don't be shy and reach out if you need to, or simply if you want to hang out and talk.
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Email: sreye085@ucr.edu
If you would like to meet an Honors Ambassador please fill out the following form.
Please note that all first year students are required to attend an ambassador hangout with any Honors Ambassador in fall quarter (only available weeks 2-8). Hangouts will take place via Zoom and the link to access each ambassador's meeting room is included in the form. Ambassador Hangouts are only open to First Year students.
Academic | Extra-Curricular |
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Major: Business Administration | On-Campus: University Honors, Undergraduate research, Beta Gamma Sigma, networking for the School of Business |
Year in Honors: Fourth Year | Off-Campus: College Corps Education Fellow |
Research: The pandemic's effects on California education K-12 | Interests: Napping, shopping, baking, finding good shows that are highly recommended, spending time with friends and family |
Career Goals: Working towards grad school in hopes of earning an MBA in marketing | Hometown: Rialto, CA |
Sophia Sevic
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Hello! My name is Sophia Sevic, and I am a third-year bioengineering student. I have been in University Honors since my first year at UCR, and this is my first time serving as an Honors Ambassador! As an Honors Ambassador, I want to share my experience at UCR and help navigate Honors students through the program and their undergraduate studies. I currently do research in DR. Sheng's Robotics and Medical Systems (RaMS) Laboratory. My career goal is to become a medical researcher and work with medical devices, and I am considering pursuing a master's degree in the future. When I am not in my room studying, I enjoy cooking or baking new recipes, going outside (especially the beach), traveling, and listening to music. I am looking forward to working with University Honors and meeting all of you!
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Email: ssevi010@ucr.edu
If you would like to meet an Honors Ambassador please fill out the following form.
Please note that all first year students are required to attend an ambassador hangout with any Honors Ambassador in fall quarter (only available weeks 2-8). Hangouts will take place via Zoom and the link to access each ambassador's meeting room is included in the form. Ambassador Hangouts are only open to First Year students.
Academic | Extra-Curricular |
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Major: Bioengineering | On-Campus: Robotics and Medical Systems Laboratory, UCR Honors Ambassador |
Year in Honors: Third Year | Off-Campus: Part-time lifeguard |
Research: Applying soft robotics to minimally invasive surgeries | Interests: Listening to music, cooking/baking, traveling, outdoors |
Career Goals: Medical research | Hometown: Los Gatos, CA |
Hannah Speechly
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Hi! My name is Hannah Speechly (she/her/hers), and I'm a fourth-year University Honors student double-majoring in sociology and education. I've been in the program since I was a first-year student. My University Honors capstone project involves the "redlining" of UCR and explores the finances of our campus in comparison to other campuses, as well as overall "fairness" of funding in the UC system. I'm the first student in my family to attend college in America, and I'd love to go to graduate school in the future (possibly for a Ph.D. or a J.D.). My family is from South Africa, but I was born in England, and I'm a life-long Arsenal fan. Outside of academics, I love talking to friends, listening to music, and watching movies. I have many interests beyond sociology and education, too, including history, philosophy, and the arts. Come by and say hello, or reach out to me!
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Email: hspee001@ucr.edu
If you would like to meet an Honors Ambassador please fill out the following form.
Please note that all first year students are required to attend an ambassador hangout with any Honors Ambassador in fall quarter (only available weeks 2-8). Hangouts will take place via Zoom and the link to access each ambassador's meeting room is included in the form. Ambassador Hangouts are only open to First Year students.
Academic | Extra-Curricular |
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Major: Sociology and Education | On-Campus: UWP writing tutor, Mentor Collective, Music Enthusiasts Society |
Year in Honors: Fourth Year | Off-Campus: None |
Research: Funding and resource allocation at UCR in the context of the larger UC system and the "rebenching" state financial policy | Interests: Listening to music, history, playing video games, watching soccer and UFC |
Career Goals: Something where I can make a difference in the world | Hometown: Danville, CA |
Sol Yoon
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Hi. My name is Sol Yoon, and I am a third-year biochemistry major on the pre-med track. This is my third year in University Honors. In my free time, I like to work out, cook, or binge watch drama series. I love studying in the University Honors suite during exam weeks. I am looking forward to assisting other Honors students while serving as an Honors Ambassador! I am more than willing to talk to you, so fee free to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns, or if you just need someone to talk to.
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Email: syoon054@ucr.edu
If you would like to meet an Honors Ambassador please fill out the following form.
Please note that all first year students are required to attend an ambassador hangout with any Honors Ambassador in fall quarter (only available weeks 2-8). Hangouts will take place via Zoom and the link to access each ambassador's meeting room is included in the form. Ambassador Hangouts are only open to First Year students.
Academic | Extra-Curricular |
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Major: Biochemistry | On-Campus: UCR Honors Ambassador, Mentor Collective |
Year in Honors: Third Year | Off-Campus: COPE Health Scholar |
Research: None | Interests: Working out, listening to music, dancing, cooking |
Career Goals: Physician | Hometown: Santa Clara, CA |
Yupeng Zhang
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I am an energetic fourth-year student who loves to learn about new things and meet new individuals. I like to challenge myself with unfamiliar circumstances and I enjoy being outdoors.
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Email: yzhan699@ucr.edu
If you would like to meet an Honors Ambassador please fill out the following form.
Please note that all first year students are required to attend an ambassador hangout with any Honors Ambassador in fall quarter (only available weeks 2-8). Hangouts will take place via Zoom and the link to access each ambassador's meeting room is included in the form. Ambassador hangouts are also available in Winter and Spring quarters as needed, but the required hangout must be completed in Fall quarter. Ambassador Hangouts are only open to First Year students.
Academic | Extra-Curricular |
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Major: Biology | On-Campus: LEAPED, Ripples in English, FPL |
Year in Honors: Fourth Year | Off-Campus: Hospital Volunteering |
Research: Anvari Lab | Interests: Tennis, hiking, eating |
Career Goals: ER physician | Hometown: Chino Hills, CA |