UNIVERSITY of MOBILE
AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:43-45
About the Ambassador Program
Since 1984, the UM Ambassador Program has focused on enhancing the visibility of the University of Mobile and providing students with an opportunity to interact professionally with the public and peers and to serve the university and local community.
Our ambassadors consist of a group of students who demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills, enthusiasm for the university, proven leadership abilities, positivity, sound judgment, and reliability.
The program includes a rigorous application and interview process. Students who achieve this honor undergo comprehensive leadership and etiquette training to prepare them to assist with university events as official hosts, both on and off campus; as well as to be leaders within the local community.
Ambassadors serve the University and community through intentional Biblical leadership according to Mark 10:43-45, "Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
2023-2024 University Ambassadors
Travis Grimes
Semmes, AL
Senior; Accounting (MBA program)
Kayley Burgess
Atmore, AL
Senior; Biology
Olivia Henley
Huntsville, AL
Senior; Psychology
Alex Lopez
Satsuma, AL
Junior; Social Work
Jameson Stephens
Auburn, AL
Sophomore; Music Performance
Anna Olsen
Semmes, AL
Senior; English and Secondary Education
Marlee Montalvo
Satsuma, AL
Junior; Communications
Jack Mims
Thomasville, AL
Junior; Mathematics
Aspen Adams
Union Springs, AL
Junior; Accounting
Bethany Kilgore
Mobile, AL
Junior; Elementary Education
Karlie Welch
Monroeville, AL
Junior; Communication
Reece Miles
Daphne, AL
Junior; Criminology
Shelby Wolfe
Mobile, AL
Senior; Nursing
Olivia Jimmerson
Montgomery, AL
Senior; Nursing
Camille Edgar
Deatsville, AL
Sophomore; Worship Leadership
John Mark Willard
Jackson, TN
Sophomore; Worship Leadership & Music Business
Chesed Turner
Niceville, FL
Sophomore; Musical Theatre
AMBASSADOR SELECTION PROCESS
The ambassador selection process is rigorous and enables the university to identify elite students that embody interpersonal communication skills, enthusiasm for UM, have proven leadership ability, positive personality, sound judgement, reliable, and mature.
Students that would like to be considered must be a full time undergraduate student or enrolled in a minimum of 6 academic hours as a graduate student. Undergraduates must have completed a minimum of 14 hours of academic course work and graduates 6 hours.
The ambassador selection process is conducted each spring for the following academic year. Selections are based on an application and interview process. Current ambassadors must reapply to be considered for continuation in the program.
APPLICATIONS OPEN JANUARY 15 AND CLOSE FEBRUARY 29
Applications Include:
- Main Application
- Resume - submitted in main application
- Essay – “What does leadership mean to you?” - submitted in main application
- Three letters of recommendation (peer, UM faculty/staff, and personal) - must be email to hhaney@umobile.edu or mailed to UM Ambassador Program, Attn: Haley Haney, 5735 College Pkwy Mobile AL 36613
AMBASSADOR BENEFITS
The following are some skills, experiences, and perks you will gain in this role:
- Network opportunities with other student leaders, community leaders, and university leaders.
- Develop lifelong friendships with other ambassadors.
- Work with different populations and diverse individuals.
- Improvise and think on your feet.
- Practice thinking critically and strategically.
- Share your passion for UM with others.
- Improve public speaking skills.
- Share your positive personal experiences to leave an impact on future students.
- Practice time management.
- Build logistics skills.
- Learn and practice practical leadership skills.
- Get a glimpse into an important aspect of Higher Education/Advancement. Resume building opportunity
- As a graduating ambassador, you may receive a graduation cord.
- Opportunity to receive a letter of recommendation from the director and university president.
- Receive some university-funded clothing that will help you gain a professional style.
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