Biographies for Current Pamplin Ambassadors
Major(s): Finance and Management
Minor(s): Global Business
Level: Junior
Hometown:
Community/University Service: Active member in the Recruitment Team for Relay for Life, Hokie Ambassador, Mentor for Big Brothers Big Sister, member of the Student Alumni Association
Clubs:
Interests/Work: Will study abroad in Riva San Vitale, Switzerland with other Finance students in the fall of 2009. I love running, traveling, finding new music, and of course, being a Hokie!
Major(s): Hospitality and Tourism Management
Minor(s): N/A
Level: Junior
Hometown: Roanoke, VA
Community/University Service: The Big Event, NLCF Mississippi Spring Break
Clubs: Hokie F6 Committee, Pamplin Leadership Development Team, Eta Sigma Delta, National Residence Hall Honorary, Member of Student Government Association, and Director of Hokies on Fire
Interests/Work: I'm one of the biggest basketball fans you'll ever meet; I have played for over 12 years. I'm a resident advisor in Slusher Wing as a theme R.A. for "The Wing" community.
Major(s): Finance/Spanish
Minor(s): Global Business
Level: Junior
Hometown: Medford Lakes, NJ
Community/University Service: N/A
Clubs: Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity
Interests/Work: Supervisor-McComas Hall
Major(s): Accounting and Information Systems
Minor(s):
Level: Sophomore
Hometown: Bel Air, MD
Community/University Service: Special Olympic Bowling
Clubs:
Interests/Work: I really enjoy anything and everything about Virginia Tech. Needless to say, I enjoy football the most. I also enjoy traveling.
Major(s): Management/Finance
Minor(s): Business Leadership
Level: Senior
Hometown: Roanoke, VA
Community/University service: Engaging Leaders, Hokie Camp Counselor
Clubs: SIFE, Beta Gamma Sigma
Interests/Work: I recently completed my first marathon and in my spare time, I enjoy playing sports, traveling, and reading.
Major(s): Management
Minor(s): Business Leadership
Level: Junior
Hometown: Richmond, VA
Community/University service: Leadership Development Team, Relay for Life
Clubs: Management Society, Baptist Collegiate Ministry, Virginia Tech Big Event, Girl Scouts/Boy Scouts
Interests/Work: Babysitting, Backpacking, Skiing, Virginia Tech football
Major(s): Finance (CFP Track)
Minor(s): Math, Global Business
Level: Junior
Hometown: Clifton, VA
Community/University service: Hokie Camp Counselor, Leadership Tech, vt Nicarguan Orphan Fund, Relay for Life, The Big Event
Clubs: Rho Gamma, Women's Club Volleyball (Treasurer)
Interests/Work: I have studied International Finance abroad in Barcelona, and traveled to Nicaragua with vtNOF. Virginia Tech and Pamplin have opened my eyes to countless opportunities and I love being able to share my stories and spread by Hokie spirit!!
Major(s): Hospitality and Tourism Management
Minor(s): N/A
Level: Junior
Hometown: Hancock, NH
Community/University service: Nicaraguan Orphan Fund, Pamplin Leadership Development Team
Clubs: Club Manager's Association of America, Hospitality Management Association
Interests/Work: I enjoy VT football and basketball games, swimming, hiking, and traveling. In the past few years, I have been to Spain, Italy, Germany and Nicaragua. I love to cook and am interested in anything that has to do with food. I work at the President's on-campus residence, The Grove, and I am very excited to be interning at Bald Peak Colony Club, a private golf club on Lake Winnipesaukee in NH.
Major(s): Marketing and Communications
Minor(s): N/A
Level: Senior
Hometown: Colonial Heights, VA
Community/University Service: N/A
Clubs: Alpha Delta Pi sorority, Student Government Association, PMDC, PRSSA
Interests/Work: Victoria's Secret PINK campus representative, University of Scholarships and Financial Aid
Major(s): Marketing and Communication
Minor(s): Leadership and Social Change
Level: Junior
Hometown: Chester, VA
Community/University Service: Class of 2011 President, '09 Orientation Leader, '09 Hokie Camp Counselor, BIG Event-Assistant Director, G.E.R.M.A.N. Club-Leadership Chair, Business Horizons-Volunteer Committee, founding member of Delta Epsilon Chi (Collegiate level of DECA), Hokie Ambassadors, Student Alumni Associates, Student Advisory Committee for Dining and Housing Services
Clubs: N/A
Interests/Work: I love living life to the fullest! I have been a lifeguard for the past 6 years and I studied abroad last summer in Riva San Vitale, Switzerland!
Major(s): Finance (CFP Track)
Minor(s): N/A
Level: Junior
Hometown: Chesapeake, VA
Community/University Service: N/A
Clubs: National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Finance Club, Beta Gamma Sigma - business honor society
Interests/Work: Everything Hokie! Internship in the accounting department at the Bank of Hampton Roads.
Major(s):Management (EIT)
Minor(s): Business Leadership and the Leadership Minor for Civic Professions (VTCC)
Level: Senior
Hometown: Chantilly, VA
Community/University Service: Habitat for Humanity and Relay for Life
Clubs: Management Society and Pamplin Ambassadors
Interests/Work: Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Hokie football, Steelers football, and Penguins hockey
Major(s): Accounting
Minor(s): Global Business
Level: Junior
Hometown: Springfield, VA
Community/University Service: Big Brothers Big Sisters, Relay for Life
Clubs: Alpha Kappa Psi, University Honors
Interests/Work: I am obsessed with Hokie football and basketball. I love traveling and studied abroad in Dijon, France this past summer through Pamplin. I am a tutor at the CAEE on campus.
Major(s): Accounting
Minor(s): Business Diversity
Level: Junior
Hometown: Norfolk, VA
Community/University Service: The Big Event, CommonWEALTH of Scholars
Clubs: Pamplin Business Student Council, Yates Project, CommonWEALTH of Scholars, Pamplin Ambassadors, National Association of Black Accountants
Interests/Work: I love watching movies and hanging out with friends. I just got into hiking, so I'm trying to find different ways to pursue that interest. Currently, I have summer plans to work with Ernst & Young in the Richmond Office.
Major(s): Accounting and Information Systems
Minor(s): Global Business
Level: Masters
Hometown: Sacramento, CA
Community/University Service: Hokie F6 Committee Member, RA Mentor, Beta Gamma Sigma
Clubs: Beta Alpha Psi-Honors Business Fraternity
Interests/Work: I am a Senior Resident Advisor in one of the Residence Halls. I have studied abroad in Austria, and in the summer of 2008, I interned with one of the Big 4 accounting firms.
Major(s): Finance and Marketing
Minor(s): Global Business
Level: Junior
Hometown: Reston, VA
Community/University Service: Hokie Camp Counselor, Hokie Ambassador, Relay for Life, VT Engage
Clubs: Finance Club, Marketing Club, University Honors
Interests/Work: I studied abroad in Santiago, Chile in January of 2009. I enjoy traveling and all of the opportunities that VT has to offer. I am very excited to spend the spring semester in Lugano, Switzerland for Marketing!
Major(s): Management
Minor(s): Spanish
Level: Senior
Hometown: Richmond, VA
Community/University Service: N/A
Clubs: Sigma Delta Pi Spanish honor fraternity
Interests/Work: I attended Atlee High School where I played field hockey and lacrosse. I have traveled abroad to Spain, France, and Mexico. I love anything Virginia Tech, especially football! In the summer of 2009, I will be interning with Northwestern Mutual Financial Network.
Major(s): Accounting and Information Systems
Minor(s): Global Business
Level: Sophomore
Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaii
Community/University Service:Pamplin Leadership Development Team, Hokie Camp Counselor, Relay for Life, The Big Event
Clubs: Management Society, Accounting Society, Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society
Interests/Work: Studied abroad in Chile over winter break in 2008. Can't wait for football season!
Major(s): Finance and Marketing
Minor(s): Global Business
Level: Freshman
Hometown: Herndon, VA
Community/University Service: Katrina Relief, The Big Event, Relay for Life
Clubs: Sigma Chi Fraternity, University Honors
Interests/Work: Fine cheeses, traveling, The Wall Street Journal, philosophical conversations, and any/all VT sports
Major(s): Hospitality and Tourism Management
Minor(s): Business Leadership and Sociology
Level: Sophomore
Hometown: Cherry Hill, NJ
Community/University Service:The Big Event, Relay for Life, RA Mentor, Residence Hall Federation, National Residence Hall Honorary, Senior RA in West Ambler-Johnston
Clubs: N/A
Interests/Work: I went to Paul VI High School in Haddonfield, NJ, where I played tennis and participated in Mock Trial. Currently, I work for Safeway, I am a Resident Advisor, and this summer, I will be working for the American Hospitality Academy. Someday, I plan on running a resort.