COLLEGE OF

Education and Human Development

Student ambassadors

The CEHD Ambassadors are a group of enthusiastic students who represent the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. The CEHD Ambassadors work specifically with incoming and prospective students who are interested in CEHD. 

Recruitment Ambassadors assist with various engagement and recruitment activities and initiatives put on by both CEHD as well as the Office of Admissions. Ambassadors are involved with recruitment, retention, diversity, and events.

Activities include, but are not limited to:

  • Campus tours for prospective students and families
  • Prospective student outreach and follow-up
  • Student panel participation
Group of CEHD student ambassadors

CEHD student ambassadors

Group of CEHD student ambassadors

Meet the ambassadors

Yuj Yang Yuj Yang

"Being a CEHD Ambassador means you get to do student outreach and be a first point of contact for any questions about your experience or about the college."

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Anna Vollendorf Anna Vollendorf

"Being an ambassador means bringing the resources and knowledge of what CEHD has to offer to its students. Its students connecting with other students to create more of a community as well!"

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Leslie Luces Saavedra Leslie Luces Saavedra

"Providing future students and their families useful and honest information about CEHD and the University of Minnesota, in order for them to make an informed decision about a huge milestone in their life.

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Mackenzie Wawrzynek Mackenzie Wawrzynek

"Being a CEHD Ambassador is all about representing my college and sharing why I love being a part of it! I get to connect with prospective students, share my own experiences, and help others see what makes CEHD such an amazing community."

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Julio Rojas Duarte Julio Rojas Duarte

"Being an ambassador for CEHD allows me to connect with prospective students. As a First-Gen student, I want to ensure that the incoming freshman are receiving the support and advice they need."

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Catriona McKim Catriona McKim

"Being a CEHD ambassador means welcoming new students and supporting current students."

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Cecelia Kimber Cecelia Kimber

"Being a CEHD Ambassador means I get the opportunity to be a role model to prospective students. As a first generation college student, I’m excited to inspire incoming gophers and show them that their dreams are attainable!"

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Alivia Xiong Alivia Xiong

"Being a CEHD Ambassador means being open to learning new things and sharing those experiences with others, which allows us to all connect with one another."

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Leadership

Heather Hagen-Mohr Heather Hagen-Mohr

  • Coordinator of First Year Recruitment & Engagement
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