Meet the Ambassadors

Meet the current cohort of Chancellor's Ambassadors — a diverse group of UC Merced students spanning a wide range of majors, backgrounds, and perspectives, united by a commitment to leadership and service.

Gabriel, Chancellor's Ambassador

Gabriel

he/him • Environmental Science

aavilez2@ucmerced.edu

Passionate about everything plant related and formerly an ambassador in high school.

Ashwin, Chancellor's Ambassador

Ashwin

he/him • Political Science (Law & Policy)

abhat17@ucmerced.edu

Second-year student focused on law and policy.

Daniel, Chancellor's Ambassador

Daniel

he/him • Electrical Engineering

dtsai7@ucmerced.edu

Specializing in electric vehicles.

Emily, Chancellor's Ambassador

Emily

she/her • Political Science & History

emilyacosta@ucmerced.edu

Double major with a minor in Global Arts.

Joylyn, Chancellor's Ambassador

Joylyn

they/them • Psychology

jthuku@ucmerced.edu

Minor in Natural Sciences and Education.

Michelle, Chancellor's Ambassador

Michelle

she/her • Political Science (Law & Policy)

michellethomas@ucmerced.edu

Minor in Sociology.

Jackeline, Chancellor's Ambassador

Jackeline

she/her • Mechanical Engineering

jaquelinerizo@ucmerced.edu

Focus in Aerospace.

Phoenix, Chancellor's Ambassador

Phoenix

he/him • Physics

pharrison@ucmerced.edu

Emphasis in Astrophysics.

Interested in joining the program? Visit About the Program to learn more.
Questions? Contact us at lead@ucmerced.edu