Our Student Ambassadors provide an outstanding campus tour experience for prospective students and their families.
During our tours, we want to give you a realistic view of the academic, social, and cultural resources that will be available if you choose UL Lafayette. Our student ambassadors will show you the various facilities, programs, and opportunities that we offer, and invite you to envision yourself as part of our vibrant campus community.
Meet our Student Ambassadors
A’Kia Agee
Student Ambassador
Class of 2027
Hometown: New Orleans, LA
Major: Nursing
Activities: Students for the Advancement of Women
Jonathan Frey
Student Ambassador
Class of 2027
Hometown: Lafayette, LA
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Activities: Climbing Club
Candace Gettridge
Student Ambassador
Class of 2025
Hometown: Lafayette, LA
Major: Mass Communication
Activities: National Society of Leadership & Success, National Pan-Hellenic Council Sorority, Ragin’ Media Association, Order of Omega National Greek Honor Society, Greek Unity Board
Jessica Giles
Student Ambassador
Class of 2027
Hometown: Shreveport, LA
Major: Human Development & Family Science
Activities: It’s on Us Task Force
Laila Gilmore
Student Ambassador
Class of 2027
Hometown: Gonzales, LA
Major: Nursing
Activities: Peer Mentor
Avrey Johnson
Student Ambassador
Class of 2026
Hometown: Shreveport, LA
Major: Elementary Education
Talik Johnson
Student Ambassador
Class of 2026
Hometown: Shreveport, LA
Major: Chemical Engineering
Activities: Student Activities Board Chair, Engineering Ambassador, The Big Event, Student Government Association, Student Orientation Staff, Black Student Union
Royce Kraemer
Student Ambassador
Class of 2027
Hometown: Kenner, LA
Major: Psychology
Denaecia Lewis
Student Ambassador Leadership Team (SALT)
Class of 2026
Hometown: Thibodaux, LA
Major: Human Development & Family Science
Activities: Student Government Association, Students for the Advancement of Women, Student Orientation Staff, National Council of Family Relations, The Big Event
Riely Moore
Student Ambassador
Class of 2027
Hometown: Larose, LA
Major: Psychology
Activities: SOUL Camp Mentor
Christen Parks
Student Ambassador
Class of 2026
Hometown: Baton Rouge, LA
Major: Psychology
Activities: University Program Council Traditions Board
Jordan Smith
Student Ambassador
Class of 2024
Hometown: New Orleans, LA
Major: Secondary Education
Activities: Black Student Union, Student Orientation Staff, Kinesiology Professional Association, New Hope Academic Tutor
Ethan Tuminello
Student Ambassador
Class of 2027
Hometown: Broussard, LA
Major: Moving Image Arts
Activities: UL Lafayette Social Media Team
Morgan Wangler
Student Ambassador
Class of 2024
Hometown: Lafayette, LA
Major: Management
Activities: Pride of Acadiana Marching Band, ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ Educate Program, Alpha Alpha Alpha First Generation Honors Society, Student Support Services
Samantha Watson
Student Ambassador
Class of 2026
Hometown: Converse, LA
Major: Chemistry
Activities: Women Chemists Society, Biology Society, Biology Academic Mentor, Student Orientation Staff, Students for the Advancement of Women
Ava Welborn
Student Ambassador
Class of 2026
Hometown: Baton Rouge, LA
Major: Hospitality Management
Activities: Panhellenic Council Sorority, Presidential Student Ambassador, Student Government Association, Honors Program, University Program Council Traditions Board, Students for Sustainability, School Leaders Involved in Drinking & Drug Education, Ducks Unlimited, Students for the Advancement of Women
To apply to be a Student Ambassador, please email a resume and class schedule to recruitment@louisiana.edu