For more information, please contact Matt Thomson, Director of Presidential Events and advisor to the OHIO Presidential Ambassadors, at 740.593.0247 or thomsonm@ohio.edu.
The OHIO Presidential Ambassadors
OHIO Presidential Ambassadors
About the OHIO Presidential Ambassadors
The members of the OHIO Presidential Ambassadors serve as official representatives of Ohio University and the Office of the President at various presidential events throughout the academic year.
The Presidential Ambassadors are a group of student volunteers who give their time and talents to advance the priorities and initiatives of the Office of the President. These students are loyal Bobcats and role models who represent what Ohio University has to offer. Students apply to serve for one-year terms and must re-apply at the end of each term for consideration.
What Does a Presidential Ambassador Do?
- Learn more about the mission, vision, history and interworkings of Ohio University.
- Engage with faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors and friends of OHIO.
- Assist the Office of the President in furthering strategic initiatives.
- Detail the student experience to various constituents and polish public speaking skills.
- Elevate the reputation of OHIO by showcasing the tremendous talent of its students.
- Represent Ohio University at special events on and off campus.
How Do Presidential Ambassadors Serve?
Ambassadors will have the opportunity to represent Ohio University and the Office of the President at various activities and events throughout the academic year. This could include serving as official student hosts for signature experiences with internal and external constituencies, such as:
- Presidential events at home football games
- Various Presidential events
- Board of Trustee Engagements
- Homecoming events
- Donor and Alumni Events
You will also receive professional development training and hear from guest speakers at group meetings.
*Event attendance will be flexible and work around students’ academic calendar and other extra-curricular commitments.
How To Apply To Become a Presidential Ambassador
The 2024-2025 OHIO Presidential Ambassadors Cohort has been filled. The application deadline for the 2025-2026 Presidential Ambassadors Cohort was midnight February 27, 2025.
Requirements
To be considered for membership in this distinguished student group, students must be willing to meet the required time commitments and submit an online application during the application period. Applicants should meet the following:
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- Enrollment as a full-time undergraduate student
- The completion of at least two semesters of academic work at OHIO by the start of the fall term in which they will begin serving
- A reference letter from an Ohio University faculty member or advisor
Letters of recommendation should be emailed to Matt Thomson directly from the faculty member or advisor by email at thomsonm@ohio.edu.
The OHIO Presidential Ambassadors selection process is highly competitive. If students are chosen from the pool of applicants to progress to the next stage, they may be invited to participate in an in-person interview.
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2025-2026 Presidential Ambassadors
Class of 2028
Alex Hendrickson
Class of 2028
Alex Hendrickson
- Hometown: Athens, OH
- Major/Minor: Chemistry/Biochemistry
- College: College of Arts and Sciences
- Graduating Year: 2028
Class of 2027
Ava Wood
Class of 2027
Ava Wood
Class of 2027
Azaria Presley
Class of 2027
Azaria Presley
Class of 2026
Ben Christiansen
Class of 2026
Ben Christiansen
Class of 2026
Ben Tyler
Class of 2026
Ben Tyler
- Hometown: Camp Hill, PA
- Major/Minor: International Business and Sport Management
- College: College of Business
- Graduating Year: 2026
Class of 2027
Grady Speegle
Class of 2027
Grady Speegle
Class of 2027
Jessica Chan
Class of 2027
Jessica Chan
Class of 2026
Katie Murphy
Class of 2026
Katie Murphy
Class of 2025
Luke Torres
Class of 2025
Luke Torres
- Hometown: Columbus, OH
- Major/Minor: Sport Management
- College: College of Business
- Graduating Year: 2025
Class of 2026
Samuel Fuji
Class of 2026
Samuel Fuji
- Hometown: Galena, OH
- Major/Minor: Geography Environmental Pre-Law and Political Science
- College: College of Arts and Sciences
- Graduating Year: 2026
Class of 2026
Sara Weller
Class of 2026
Sara Weller
Class of 2026
Sheridan Schauer
Class of 2026
Sheridan Schauer
Class of 2026
Shrinidhi Vaideeswaran
Class of 2026
Shrinidhi Vaideeswaran
- Hometown: Atlanta, GA
- Major/Minor: International Business and Business Analytics with a certificate in Human Resource Management
- College: College of Business
- Graduating Year: 2026
Previous Presidential Ambassadors
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2024-2025 Cohort
Colby Berry
Christine Blay
Luke Bradshaw
William Chiacchira
Ben Christiansen
Delaney Evans
Jess Mitchell
Hadiya Ray
Harshita Singhania
Grady Speegle
Luke Torres
Ben Tyler
Justin Williams
Ava Wood