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. Check back to learn the dates and deadlines to apply for the 2025-2026 OHIO Presidential Ambassadors Cohort!
How To Apply
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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2024-2025 Presidential Ambassadors
Class of 2027
Ava Wood
Class of 2027
Ava Wood
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 2025
Christine Blay
Class of 2025
Christine Blay
- Hometown: Ghana, Africa / Franklin, OH
- Major/Minor: Nursing and Public Health with a certificate in Global Health
- College: College of Health Sciences and Professions
- Graduating Year: 2025
Class of 2025
Colby Berry
Class of 2025
Colby Berry
Class of 2025
Delaney Evans
Class of 2025
Delaney Evans
Class of 2026
Grady Speegle
Class of 2026
Grady Speegle
Class of 2025
Hadiya Ray
Class of 2025
Hadiya Ray
Class of 2025
Jess Mitchell
Class of 2025
Jess Mitchell
Class of 2026
Justin Williams
Class of 2026
Justin Williams
Class of 2026
Luke Bradshaw
Class of 2026
Luke Bradshaw
- Hometown: Dayton, OH
- Major/Minor: Business Pre-law and Strategic Leadership Management
- College: College of Business
- Graduating Year: 2026
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
William Chiacchira
Class of 2026
William Chiacchira
- Hometown: Newark, OH
- Major/Minor: Finance
- College: College of Business
- Graduating Year: 2026