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Student Ambassadors

Applications for 2025-2026 Student Ambassadors will open March 3rd.
We will be announcing our new class of Ambassadors in April 2025! 

Elevate your leadership journey while making a lasting impact on campus

The Doerr Student Ambassador Program is your chance to join a dynamic community of leaders dedicated to empowering Rice students through the Doerr Institute's mission.


Why Become a Doerr Ambassador?

Exclusive Perks

  • Only Doerr Ambassadors get access to Doerr Excursions where students get to meet and network with top Houston leaders.
  • A second semester of One-on-One Coaching.
  • Exclusive leadership content.

Free food, Rice merch, and unique networking opportunities!

Expand your network: Connect with top student leaders, professional coaches, faculty, and Rice staff.

Represent Your community: Be the face of the Doerr Institute within your residential college, club, or organization.

Gain Leadership Experience: Develop through tailored programs and hands-on experience.

 

Who Should Apply?

We’re looking for undergraduate or graduate students who:

  • Are passionate about leader development and sharing their Doerr experiences.
  • Have completed at least one Doerr Institute program (Activation, Synthesis, Catalyst).
  • Are committed to representing the Doerr Institute on campus.


Your Role as an Ambassador

  • Attend monthly meetings and our kickoff events in August and January.
  • Host 2 info sessions for your college or organization each year.
  • Assist with marketing and special Doerr events.
  • Time commitment: 5 hours in the first month of each semester and 1 hour per month afterward.


Make Your Mark

Serving as a Doerr Ambassador is a rewarding opportunity to showcase your leadership, grow your influence, and inspire others. Whether you represent a residential college, club, or sport, your voice will make a difference.


Apply to be a Doerr Ambassador for the 2025-2026 academic year and be part of something extraordinary!
Applications will open on March 3, 2024! Stay tuned! 

Questions? Contact Us!

Student Ambassadors

Advika Rajeev Headshot
Advika Rajeev

Sid Richardson College


Amy Cao
Amy Cao

Jones College


Arunima Jaiswal Headshot
Arunima Jaiswal

Baker College

Avani
Avani Shah

Duncan College


Ayaan Riaz Headshot
Ayaan Riaz

Will Rice College


Berny headshot
Berny Guerra Arthur

McMurtry College

Carolyn Teng Headshot
Carolyn Teng

Martel College


Celeste Uribe
Celeste Uribe

Baker College


Connor Nguyen Headshot
Connor Nguyen

Wiess College

David Zhu
David Zhu

Hanszen College


Diana Rudel Headshot
Diana Rudel

Duncan College


Elizabeth Quach Headshot
Elizabeth Quach

Duncan College

Erica Friedman Headshot
Erica Friedman

Hanszen College


Erin Kang Headshot
Erin Kang

McMurtry College


Gabriel Headshot
Gabriel Berdach

Baker College

Gavin
Gavin Daves

Duncan College


Hong Lin
Hong Lin Tsai

Brown College


Jared Duran Headshot
Jared Duran

Sid Richardson College

Jasmine
Jasmine Hunter

Duncan College


Jucheng Shen Headshot
Jucheng Shen

Lovett College


Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn Kirt

Duncan College

Kevin Headshot
Kevin Hernandez

Sid Richardson College


Kyan
Kyan Nandlal

Brown College


Lauren Nguyen Headshot
Lauren Nguyen

Sid Richardson College

Lindsey Vongthavaravat Headshot
Lindsey Vongthavaravat

Will Rice College


Manasvi Paturu headshot
Manasvi Paturu

Sid Richardson College


Maria Morkas Headshot
Maria Morkas

Duncan College

Meghan Lim Headshot
Meghan Lim

Will Rice College


Nayna Nambiar headshot
Nayna Nambiar

Hanszen College


Nico
Nico Motta

Baker College

Nikitha Kota Headshot
Nikitha Kota

Will Rice College


Olivia
Olivia Seo

Brown College


Paige Headshot
Paige Matthys-Pearce

McMurtry College

Paulina Leszczuk headshot
Paulina Leszczuk

Brown College


Riya Patmidi Headhot
Riya Patmidi

Baker College


Sachi Kishinchandani headshot
Sachi Kishinchandani

Baker College

Shreya Challa Headshot
Shreya Challa

Martel College


Thara Headshot
Thara Venkateswaran

Hanszen College