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Presidential Student Ambassadors

Represent, Engage, and Dignify

Program Overview

Presidential Ambassadors are highly skilled and experienced students who will represent the Office of the President at designated events and related University activities. Members of this group will interact with donors, alumni, community members, friends, faculty, staff, and the student body by sharing their unique Illinois State University experiences.

2023 Presidential Student Ambassadors

  • Headshot of Aneel Gillan

    Aneel Gillan

  • Headshot of Satya Garapati

    Satya Garapati

  • Headshot of Taylor Irvin

    Taylor Irvin

  • Headshot of Liam Rudin

    Liam Rudin

  • Headshot of Kerem Tasdan

    Kerem Tasdan

Application Process

Students must complete an application and interview process conducted by a committee appointed by the President of Illinois State University.

Up to twenty (20) Presidential Ambassadors will be chosen each year for this paid position and trained appropriately.

Begin Ambassador Application

Requirements and Expectations

Ambassadors are knowledgeable about the campus and reliable in carrying out their assignments.

  • Potential students must have a cumulative 3.25 GPA to qualify.
  • Must be a sophomore, junior, and/or senior; and are eligible to serve multiple years.
  • Presidential Ambassadors serve for one academic year at a time.

Questions?

Contact Aneel Gillan with any questions or requests for assistance. Please email presambassador@IllinoisState.edu or call (309) 438-8790.