Ambassadors of the UGA Mentor Program (UMP)

Who We Are

The UGA Mentor Ambassador Program is a year-long leadership experience for undergraduate, graduate, or professional students at the University of Georgia. As a non-credit, Experiential Learning opportunity, Ambassadors of the UGA Mentor Program provide student leaders the opportunity to foster a culture of mentorship at UGA by developing programming, partnerships, and marketing strategies that bring heightened awareness to the UGA Mentor Program while cultivating student’s servant-leadership skills, innovative ideas, and commitment to the UGA Mentor Program.

Mission Statement

The Ambassadors of the UGA Mentor Program are committed to advancing the mentoring relationship between students and experienced UGA Bulldogs by creating inclusive and welcoming opportunities for all students at UGA. Ambassadors share their authenticity, different backgrounds, and stories in hopes of empowering others to step outside their comfort zones and seek meaningful relationships with alumni, faculty and staff. Ambassadors are dedicated to working in a respectful, loving, creative, and collaborative environment.

What’s the Commitment?

Ambassadors of the UGA Mentor Program are expected to attend monthly general body meetings as well as committee meetings. In addition to attending at least two meetings a month, Ambassadors are expected to participate in mentee orientations, help organize and staff events, attend speaking engagements across campus or with key stakeholders, and share their mentoring stories through marketing and social media efforts.

Anushka Jariwala

Anushka Jariwala, from Suwanee, GA, is a third-year student studying Advertising. Her mentor helped her realize that she should take things one step at a time and that building her career and achieving her goals is a process. Anushka says, “if you're unsure or confused about where to go next in your academic/professional life, a mentor will provide essential insight. If you're confident, you'll gain a source of support that you can talk to about what you're passionate about.

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Rachel Jordan

From Lincolnton, GA, Rachel Jordan is a sophomore studying Public Relations. Her mentor through the program has offered her advice and knowledge to help her better prepare to be a Grady student. One piece of advice she would like to share with someone considering joining the UGA Mentor Program is that “all of these possible mentors will be connections to help you expand your network. Each one of the mentors you may have will share their experiences and you may find that you are interested in what they do for their career.”

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Sahar Joshi

Sahar Joshi is a junior from Suwanee, Georgia, double majoring in International Affairs & Religion. When talking about her mentor, Sahar shared, “My mentor helped me learn that I don't need to change who I am to be "good enough" or impress anybody in a professional environment. This process has helped me grow in confidence, realize that I am just as much of a competitive candidate as anyone else, and compare myself less to others.”

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Moira La Fuente

Moira La Fuente is a second-year student from La Paz, Bolivia who is pursuing a major in Biology and minor in Public Health. When asked what her favorite thing about the UGA Mentor Program, Moira said that “it is the easiness and variety that the program offers, in which you can connect with different professionals to learn about their career paths. Being able to talk to them can give you a different insight into the work market.”

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Zach Martin

Zach Martin is a 3rd year student from Kennasaw, Georgia. Zach is studying Accounting and Risk Management & Insurance. Through Zach’s mentorships, he learned how branching out to other subject areas can help students develop both personally and professionally. Zach advises students to, “take the first step, recognize that you have a lot to learn and a lot to teach, and reach out to someone who has been where you’ve been.”

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Aria Morrill

Meet Aria Morrill, a 4th year student from Atlanta, Georgia, studying Food Science. This is Aria’s second year serving as a UGA Mentor Program Ambassador, and her second semester serving as the Director of the Campus Partners and Community Engagement Committee. When helping fellow students consider the UGA Mentor Program, Aria said, “Either way, you'll be learning something new yourself and help you better position yourself for a successful career in whatever field you choose, even if it's not the one you think you want to be in right now.”

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Micayla Moffitt

Micayla Moffitt is a third-year Animal Health major on Pre-Veterinary track, from Acworth Georgia. When asked what her advice to students incoming to or unsure about the UGA Mentor Program would be, Micayla said, “Talk to someone who has been exactly where you are right now, listen to what they have to say and apply it to your life right now. This is the best way to voice your doubts and frustrations!”

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Micahel Jacoppo

Michael Jacoppo is a 4th year student studying Business Management and is from Marietta, Georgia. Michael’s advice to a student who’s joining the program is, “...It’s a great opportunity to work closely with an awesome group of people while learning skills that will help you in your career and beyond.”

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If you are faculty or staff and it would be helpful for an Ambassador of the UGA Mentor Program to volunteer to speak about the UGA Mentor Program and their experience at your event or in your class, you can submit an online request. Please allow at least two week’s notice when requesting student leader volunteers.

You must attend one mandatory Ambassador information session in order to complete your application. See information session dates and registration links below:

Upcoming Ambassador Information Sessions

Get your application in anytime between now and February 16th. As an Ambassador of the UGA Mentor Program, you will share your story and inspire students, faculty, staff and alumni to make life-changing connections.

Apply Now

If you have further questions about the application process or the Ambassadors of the UGA Mentor Program, please contact Destiny Loyd or Camryn Chiu.