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Meet the Pearson Campus Ambassadors

We're proud to introduce you to the exceptional students that have been chosen as Pearson Campus Ambassadors. Read about their inspiring backgrounds and learn their motivation for getting involved with the Campus Ambassador initiative.

Pearson Campus Ambassadors work side-by-side with faculty, students, and Pearson professionals to gain real world insight into the daily operation of a global company and develop skills that will prepare them for a career in any industry.

Learn more about the Campus Ambassador program.

Current Pearson Campus Ambassadors

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Patty AdamsPatty Adams
Metropolitan State College of Denver • Denver, COTherapeutic Recreation, Adult Exercise | Junior
Patty is pursuing her interest in exercise and physical fitness by working with Metropolitan Campus Recreation's Physically Challenged and Group Exercise programs. Upon completion of her degree, she intends to work in the recreation industry and continue work with physically challenged people, along with teaching ballet. In her free time she enjoys reading, hiking, biking, and attending or dancing ballet. She loves any kind of live theater performances and freelance writing projects.
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Haley BaumHayley Baum
University of Central Florida • Orlando, FLMolecular & Micro Biology | Junior
Hayley is dedicated to her pursuit of attending medical school and becoming an obstetrician/gynecologist. She is a member of the Burnett Honors College and alum of the LEAD Scholars Program. She is a proud member of the Pre-Professional Medical Society and President of her chapter of Sigma Alpha Pi—an academic organization focused on leadership and accomplishments. Her most memorable and enjoyable activities thus far include teaching economics through Junior Achievement three times and participating in Knight-Thon, a 12-hour dancing marathon to raise funds for the Children's Miracle Network.
Her continued perseverance and dedication to her interests have never failed to provide success, and it is those traits that will push her to excel in the Pearson Campus Ambassador program. Her highlight of her first year as a PCA was her participation in the PHITS/PHASE conference in Orlando, Florida. She hopes that by re-joining the Pearson Campus Ambassadors, she can gain valuable communication skills and be able to better understand various types of people, as well as be an asset to Pearson.
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Whitney BlackWhitney Black
Old Dominion University • Norfolk, VABiology | Senior
Whitney is a Biology major and a Spanish minor at ODU. Whitney has always had a passion for helping others and pursuing a career in medicine. Her ultimate goal is to go onto medical school and become an oncologist. Her personal interests include singing, dancing and traveling. Whitney looks forward to the many opportunities that come with being a Pearson Campus Ambassador.
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Melanie BryantMelanie Bryant
University of West Florida • Pensacola, FLElementary and Special Education | Senior
A native to Pensacola, FL, Melanie Bryant is an outgoing, dedicated student at the University of West Florida. Melanie's passion for education led her to pursue a degree in elementary and special education. While serving as a Pearson Campus Ambassador, Melanie is also involved in the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority, Student Government Association, and Volunteer UWF. Melanie maintains an overall GPA of 3.6 and is the recipient of several outstanding scholarships. In her spare time she enjoys volunteering in local elementary schools. Melanie is pursing her dreams of becoming a teacher that helps shape the lives of others.
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Antionette BookerAntionette Booker
University of Memphis • Memphis, TNInternational Business | Junior
Antionette is entering her third year at the University of Memphis studying International Business with a minor in Spanish. She is a proud member of several organizations including Habitat for Humanity, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Black Students Association and the Black Scholars Unlimited Honors Society. She also currently serves as the President of Professional Assertive United Sisters of Excellence. In her spare time she enjoys volunteering at local community centers to help young girls and women. Antionette is excited to work with Pearson and her peers at the University of Memphis.
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Samantha BranciforteSamantha Branciforte
University of Arizona • Tucson, AZPre-Nursing | Sophomore
Samantha is excited to start another year of the PCA program. During her freshman year she was involved in Alpha Epsilon Delta (Pre-Healthy Honorary Fraternity) and P.A.I.N. (Professional Achievements in Nursing). She actively volunteers at Valor Hospice and enjoys helping the community. Samantha is a hard worker and is ready to start her sophomore year and continue to introduce U of A students to the wonderful opportunities Pearson has to offer.
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Jaymee CastilloJaymee Castillo
University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CAMolecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology | Junior
Jaymee is a 3rd year Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology major at UCLA. When she's not busy studying, she volunteers and works in the community, and considers it one of her passions in life. During the academic year, she mentors students at intercity schools every week with the Pilipino Recruitment and Enrichment Program, where she is the External Director. PREP is also one of the projects under the main umbrella organizations at UCLA, the Community Service Commission, where she also plays an active role. With all the work she does in the community outside of UCLA, this year Jaymee hopes to extend her hand to the community within UCLA, and is excited to work as a Pearson Campus Ambassador because it will allow her to make a bigger impact on her own education as well as that of her peers.
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Lisa ChavezLisa Chavez
California State University • Fullerton, CACommunicative Disorders | Sophomore
Lisa Chavez is currently in her second year at California State University at Fullerton. She is majoring in Communicative Disorders and she plans on becoming a Speech Pathologist. Lisa thoroughly enjoy helping others, and this is why she has chosen this major. She is an outgoing and enthusiastic person, and loves getting to know new people. Lisa is incredibly excited that she has been chosen to be the Campus Ambassador for her school and looks forward to working with both Pearson and her peers at CSUF.
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Carlita CottonCarlita Cotton
University of Arizona • Tucson, AZPsychology | Junior
Carlita is a vivacious humanitarian whose single focus is to bequeath a lasting endowment on the world. She is a recent graduate from Mesa Community College with an Associate of Applied Arts degree. Carlita then transferred to the University of Arizona and became a member of the Honors College and Student Support Services. She completed the Diversity Infusion Program this spring through Scottsdale Community College which increased her understanding of culture. In addition, she attended a study abroad program to Puerto Penasco, Sondra, which heightened her exposure to cultural diversity and marine biology. Finally, as a Psi Beta member, she was selected to attend the 2010 Diversity Project 2000 and Beyond (DP2kb) Summer Institute this August in San Diego, CA. Carlita is energetic and enthusiastic about her new assignment as a PCA and eagerly anticipates all that this new experience has to offer.
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Teighlor DriverTeighlor Driver
University of Alabama • Tuscaloosa, ALCommunicative Disorders | Freshman
Teighlor is a freshman on the campus of the University of Alabama. She loves working with people and has a special passion for languages. This is her first year as a PCA and she is excited for the new experiences to come through this program. Outside of Pearson, Teighlor has worked in retail for two years. She is also heavily involved with volunteer work with her church and school. Teighlor is very involved on her campus especially through Freshman Forum, a freshman leadership group at UA. You will often find Teighlor with her friends, watching movies, playing sports or doing crafts. Teighlor is still unsure about her calling in life, but she is currently a communicative disorders major at UA. She is hoping the PCA program will help her decide where she belongs among the professional world.
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John DuBoisJohn DuBois
University of New Mexico • Albuquerque, NMCommunications, Journalism | Junior
Currently in his junior year at the University of New Mexico, John DuBois-born and raised in New Mexico-has achieved success in many fields, including tennis and music. After being afforded the opportunity to work as an intern for Talk Radio News Service in Washington D.C., John shifted his undergraduate focus to personal relations, marketing and communications.
John was highly involved with his high school's music program and has achieved first chair for saxophone in almost every All-State band. He was also named the lead alto for the New Mexico Jazz Workshop High School Honor Band. After turning down a handful of music schools, scholarships, and other opportunities, John attended the University of New Mexico on a full music scholarship.
After suffering a car accident, John was halted from following his dreams of playing college tennis, and he also shifted his focus away from music. Since then, John is now working at High Point Sports and Wellness tennis club as the head assistant teaching pro. John is also the co-owner of a 2 year old business that holds beer pong tournaments in multiple bars throughout Albuquerque (using water instead of beer).
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Jenna FuellingJenna Fuelling
Purdue University • West Lafayette, INBusiness, Marketing | Junior
A native of Indiana, Jenna is a proud Boilermaker who transferred to Purdue at the beginning of her sophomore year. She is currently majoring in business management in the Krannert School of Management with a concentration in marketing. She is part of the Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity and mentors new and transfer students in Krannert. Jenna looks forward to her involvement with Pearson and the PCA program so she can help voice the desires of her fellow students at Purdue.
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Samantha FullonSamantha Fullon
Los Angeles Mission College • Los Angeles, CABusiness Administration | Sophomore
Samantha Fullon is a 2nd year student at Los Angeles Mission College in Sylmar California, who is working towards a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. She currently serves as the Alpha Gama Sigma Honor Society, ICC Representative, and helps the society organize campus movie events for students. She also volunteers for the Homeless Care-bag Committee, where she has helped to distribute care packages and articles of clothing to the less fortunate of Downtown Los Angeles.
Samantha is enthusiastic about serving as a Pearson Campus Ambassador for Los Angeles Mission College, and looks forward to utilizing her business knowledge to make new contacts, gather invaluable work experience, and help her peers achieve academic excellence.
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June FurrJune Furr
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NCEducation | Junior
June Furr is a junior at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill in The School of Education; a transfer from Central Piedmont Community College with an Associate of Arts degree and a proud alumnus of CPCC and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. June has been an honor student since her freshman year; is a recipient of The Pearson Prize community award; and in her 2nd year of work with The America Reads and AmeriCorps program. On November 11th she will be honored for her work with children in the America Reads Program as one of North Carolina's Leading Ladies.
June currently tutors 11 children-many of which are international students-in reading, writing and math, and loves every second of it. She is on The SOURCE Committee, an external committee of UNC CH's Student Government, which is an activist coalition dedicated to closing the achievement gap. She is also on the NARCH committee, which is dedicated to the smooth operations of The Housing and Residential Conference being held in 2010-2011 on the UNC-CH campus.
As she thinks through her exciting educational journey so far she feels Doctor Seuss said it best when he said, "Oh the Places We Will Go."
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Anna GuidryAnna Guidry
The University of Texas at Arlington • Arlington, TXMarketing | Junior
Anna graduated high school early and became a Pearson Campus Ambassador in order to learn the fundamentals of sales and marketing within the business world. Anna is well on her way in pursuing a Sales Representative role at Pearson after she completes her undergraduate degree. In her free time, she enjoys being active her in sorority, Alpha Chi Omega, where she is the assistant fundraiser and running for Marketing Chair. She also enjoys playing volleyball and reading.
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Natalie HollabaughNatalie Hollabaugh
Central Michigan University • Mount Pleasant, MISecondary Education, Integrated Science | Junior
Natalie looks forward to helping students on her campus get the most out of Pearson products. Natalie is also a member of the University Honors Program and a Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society alumnus.
Natalie also enjoys supporting Children's Miracle Network with her participation in the Miss America Organization. She uses these groups as a forum to promote her personal platform, raise cancer awareness, and encourage early detection. In her free time she attends football games, reads mystery novels, and spends time in Northern Michigan. As a Campus Ambassador she hopes to enrich students' learning experience with Pearson and cannot wait to get started.
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Crystal HardyCrystal Hardy
Valdosta State University • Valdosta, GAAmerican Sign Language/Interpretation, Marketing | Junior
Crystal is a double major in American Sign Language/Interpretation and Marketing. She loves helping those in need and has led several projects such as a building a playground at a womens and childrens' abuse shelter; organizing a campus and community food drive for Chile and Haiti; and supporting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Very passionate about environmental sustainability efforts around her campus and community, Crystal stays involved working in areas that allow her to make a difference—Pearson allows her to do just that. She's very excited to begin her second year as a Pearson Campus Ambassador and can't wait to put all the skills she's gained to use.
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Alaina HenryAlaina Henry
Whitworth University • Spokane, WAPsychology | Freshman
Alaina is a Psychology major at Whitworth University. She has always had a passion for children and health, which makes her most interested in Developmental Psychology. Alaina has worked with children in day-care settings and home settings for many years and loves to learn new techniques to better communicate and positively influence youth. She loves to network through her church and community. Alaina is excited to work as a Pearson Campus Ambassador because she is always looking for new ways to network and improve her communication skills. She is looking forward to becoming a beneficial member of the Pearson team and learning new communication and business devices that will help her thrive in the future.
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Hannah HulpkeHannah Hulpke
Long Beach City College • Long Beach, CAChild Development | Sophomore
Hannah has been passionate about children since her own childhood. She is working towards a career in helping disadvantaged children overcome obstacles and achieve their best potential. She is currently pursuing a certificate in child development at Long Beach City College and plans on transferring to a university to obtain a bachelor's degree in the field. She is active in her church and finds joy in building relationships. Hannah is excited to serve as a Pearson Campus Ambassador because she works directly with students and faculty-facilitating communication and understanding-to help everyone succeed. She has long admired Pearson and is elated to be part of the team.
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Shayna JeffersonShayna Jefferson
University of Florida • Gainesville, FLAccounting | Junior
Shayna is working hard to earn a degree in Accounting and eventually earn a Master's degree as well. She wants to become a Certified Public Accountant for one of the Big 4 Firms and eventually own and run a business of her own. She is currently Corresponding Secretary for the National Association of Black Accountants on her campus and is involved with putting together the Career Showcase at her University twice a year. In her spare time she likes to volunteer at the local Boys and Girls Club, and is a Big sister at the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Florida. She is excited to work for Pearson because she can help her fellow students excel in academics with the same programs that helped her succeed.
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Moltka JohnsonMoltka Johnson
University of Tennessee • Knoxville, TNMarketing & French | Junior
Moltka is in her third year at the University of Tennessee studying Marketing and French with an International Business concentration. Fluent in four different languages, Moltka is passionate in learning about different cultures and exploring different regions of the world. She is currently the President of Pi Delta Phi, the French National Honors Society, a growing organization at the University of Tennessee and the VP of Membership in the American Marketing Association. She also plays an active role in the Asian American Association as well as the Model United Nations. In her spare time, Moltka volunteers at the East Tennessee Children's Hospital.
Being a Pearson Campus Ambassador allows Moltka to engage with her classmates and professors on a deeper level. Moltka is very excited to be a part of the Pearson family and looks forward to being the liaison between Pearson and the University of Tennessee.
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Katelin KaiserKatelin Kaiser
University of South Florida • Tampa, FLPhilosophy | Junior
Katelin is currently working towards a degree in philosophy with the goal of going to law school and concentrating on biomedical ethics. At the University of South Florida, she is an active member in BullServe volunteering with Feeding America Tampa Bay and is a student government representative for the Women's Status Committee. Off campus, Katelin is a support councilor at Tampa General Hospital's Pediatric Rehabilitation Program and volunteers with the local Reach Out and Read program. In her free time, she loves staying active with Pilates, yoga, and running. As the first Pearson Campus Ambassador at USF, she hopes to supply students and professors with the proper tools to succeed in using Pearson products!
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Katie LeungKatie Leung
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NCBusiness Administration, Economics | Sophomore
Katie is a double major in economics and business administration in the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She was born and raised in Hong Kong, and moved to the United States at the age of twelve. She has a passion for different cultures and making a positive impact on society. She is currently the president of an Association Internationale des Etudiants en Sciences Economiques et Commerciales (AIESEC) chapter in Chapel Hill, part of the largest student-run non-profit organization in the world. She helps students or recent graduates to find international internships through the AIESEC network. Being the Pearson Campus Ambassador allows her to interact with more students and help them succeed in their classes. Katie has experiences with the different Pearson technologies and is looking forward to contributing back to the community.
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Matt LoughlinMatt Loughlin
University of Maryland • College Park, MDSecondary Education, History | Junior
Matt is enrolled in the Integrated Masters Program at University of Maryland to graduate with a master's degree in both secondary education and history. He is also a two-year member of the Zeta Psi fraternity's Executive Board. Matt has worked with Pearson as both a Pearson Campus Ambassador and a summer intern in Upper Saddle River, NJ. Outside of school and work, he spends his time travelling, playing sports, and following his favorite sports teams. He hopes that by continuing to work with Pearson, he can make a profound impact on the educational experience of his peers.
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Mashundra MaclinMashundra Maclin
University of Tennessee • Knoxville, TNCommunication Studies | Senior
Mashundra is the Marketing Director of the National Black Lawyer Association and the Vice President of Marketing in Alpha Phi Omega, the University of Tennessee's community service fraternity. In her free time, she plays intramural basketball and volleyball. She enjoys watching Law and Order: SVU and playing Just Dance on the Wii. After Mashundra completes her undergraduate degree, she hopes work in sales and marketing at Pearson and eventually obtain a master's degree in business administration.
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Rebekah MataTRebekah Mata
The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TXPlan II & Management | Senior
Rebekah is a proud Longhorn who is in her final year as a double-major in the interdisciplinary honors program Plan II and Consulting and Change Management with a minor in Anthropology. She enjoys involvement in extracurricular activities that are reflective of her numerous interests. This summer she participated in coalition building trip to Israel with Jews and Latinas from campuses across the nation. On-campus she is an active member of The University Management Association, and Hillel, the center for Jewish campus life. Rebekah is excited to continue to impact students on her campus in her second year as part of the Pearson Campus Ambassador program.
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Rebecca MartinRebecca Martin
Michigan State University • East Lansing, MIChemical Engineering | Junior
Rebecca is a junior in the Michigan State Honors College. She works in a biochemical engineering lab under Dr. Kris Chan, researching the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease. In addition to engineering, Rebecca has a love for languages and studies Russian and Arabic. She also has a passion for film, literature, and travel and has studied abroad in Argentina and Antarctica. After finishing her undergraduate degree, Rebecca hopes to enter law school or pursue a doctoral degree in chemical engineering.
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Hunter McRaeHunter McRae
Mesa Community College • Mesa, AZBusiness, Sociology | Sophomore
Being born and raised in the heat of southern Arizona, Hunter is working on his Bachelor's degree in Business and aspires to further his education and eventually earn a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. His future days as a counselor are preceded by being active in his studies by consistently mapping out his future. When not in school Hunter finds himself working, serving within his church, or having fun with his friends.
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Bradley MrozBradley Mroz
Indiana University • Bloomington, INFinance | Junior
Bradley is a finance and technology management major at Indiana University in the Kelley School of Business. Outside of the classroom, Bradley is involved in the National Society of Collegiate Scholars as a Financial Advisory Board Representative and also peer-tutors fellow students in a Kelley School of Business prerequisite course. His strong desire to help students succeed has led him to become a Pearson Campus Ambassador.
While working for Pearson, Bradley has given more than 20 speeches to student groups — ranging in size of 25 to 425 — on the technology that students can utilize with their Pearson textbooks. An avid fan of Hoosier athletics, Bradley attends as many sporting events as possible.
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Melissa NobleMelissa Noble
Temple University • Philadelphia, PAMarketing | Sophomore
Melissa is a Marketing major with an Entrepreneurship minor in the Fox School of Business at Temple University. She is an active member of several organizations including Habitat for Humanity, Invisible Children and Ski Club. She enjoys playing intramural volleyball with her friends and loves to travel. Melissa is excited to make an impact on her campus as she helps both students and faculty understand all of the resources Pearson has to offer. She hopes to gain a perspective of the business world through her experiences with Pearson Higher Education.
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(Ojiugo) Crystal Onuoha(Ojiugo) Crystal Onuoha
Salisbury University • Salisbury, MDManagement | Junior
Crystal is the Treasurer of Salisbury University's gospel choir as well as Vice President of the Liturgical Dance Ensemble . She works as an Administrative Assistant for Home Life Help Services LLC, where she contributes towards the productive and efficient transport of disabled clients. She is also a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Campus Crusade for Christ. After completing her undergraduate degree, Crystal plans on working with a non-profit agency in hopes of serving others and sharing her faith as much as possible. In her free time, she enjoys reading, attending Bible study, playing taboo, singing, and dancing.
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Olivia PearsonOlivia Pearson
The University of New Hampshire • Durham, NHPreMed, Psychology | Junior
Olivia is a Junior pre-Med and psychology major, minoring in French at the University of New Hampshire. Passionate about medicine and traveling, Olivia hopes to someday pursue a career in the medical field, and eventually spend time working abroad with Doctors Without Borders.
This is Olivia's third year working with Pearson Education. Having interned for the Pearson Learning Solutions team in Boston for two summers, Olivia has gained wonderful insight into the process of textbook publishing. Olivia is the first Pearson Campus Ambassador in the state of New Hampshire, and has worked hard to get the program off to a good start in New Hamphire. She has developed a strong rapport with her sales representatives and many UNH professors and students. Through these interactions, she has been able to spread awareness about the Pearson brand and collect student feedback regarding Pearson technologies. Olivia is looking forward to the coming year as a PCA and has many more great plans to implement at UNH.
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Joshua RavenellJoshua Ravenell
University of Oklahoma • Norman, OKBusiness | Sophomore
AAlthough a native of New York, Joshua calls Tulsa, Oklahoma home. His passion for flying and aviation led him to attend the University of Oklahoma as an Air Traffic Control major. Joshua plays viola in the OU Symphony and is very active in his fraternity Kappa Alpha Order. On campus he is a part of Campus Activities Council, College Republicans and Alpha Eta Rho profession aviation fraternity.
During his freshman year he was named the African American Outstanding Scholar. Joshua is elated about being a part of Pearson to make an impact on his campus and strengthen the connection between student- professor communications at the University of Oklahoma.
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Jarvis RobertsonJarvis Robertson
University of Alabama at Birmingham • Birmingham, ALEarly Childhood, Elementary Education | Junior
Jarvis Robertson is a junior at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he is an Early Childhood/Elementary Education Major. He has lived in Birmingham since he was born. This is Jarvis' first year serving as a Pearson Campus Ambassador. Even though Jarvis has a passion to teach, he is musically inclined; he has played the alto saxophone for 10 years and he also learned to play the piano when he was 10. Jarvis enjoys working with kids. He currently serves as a teacher of two- and three-year-olds at his church. Jarvis also plans to volunteer at the Lakeshore Foundation later this year, working with special needs students and adults. Once Jarvis finishes his undergraduate career he plans to pursue a career in teaching, preferably for the first grade.
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Raffi SalbastianRaffi Salbastian
George Washington University • Washington, DCPolitical Science | Senior
Raffi is a senior pre-Law and Political Science major at The George Washington University in Washington, DC. Having interned for Pearson Learning Solutions in Boston Raffi was instrumental in the shift to the current online repository archiving system, Documentum. Raffi is extremely involved on campus as president of the Armenian Students Network and staffed writer for the student run biweekly newspaper, The GW Hatchet. Raffi had the opportunity to study abroad at the Ca' Foscari University of Venice where he challenged his fluency in Armenian and studied the language on an advanced level. Raffi looks forward to the upcoming year and already has terrific ideas.
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Heath ScottHeath Scott
Calhoun Community College • Decatur, ALBiology | Freshman
Heath is currently a freshman at Calhoun Community College. By next fall he will be at Auburn University working on his major in Biology and his minor in Chemistry. After receiving his undergraduates at Auburn he will then go to medical school at University of Alabama Birmingham Medical School. After he finishes medical school he wants to train to become a nephrologist (physician dealing with the kidneys). He is currently involved with volunteering and fundraising for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. His main interests are biology, chemistry, psychology, pharmacology and medicine. He is very excited to be working as a Pearson PCA because it will help him gain inter- personal communication skills, job skills and many other disciplines needed for the medical community.
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Christopher SchadChristopher Schad
Cypress College • Cypress, CAPre-Law | Sophomore
Chris was born in Colorado but has traveled frequently. After a few years of being a deckhand on Catalina Island in Southern California, Chris returned to school and received his United States Coast Guard Captains licenses, and also received his professional dive instructor ratings from the Professional Association of Diving Instructors, Scuba Schools International, and Technical Diving Institute.
Chris then decided to pursue his growing interest in becoming a lawyer. He is now working towards his goal of becoming a JAG officer in the military. When he is not studying for 12-13 hours on end, he likes to snowboard, rock climb, and snap photos.
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Sierra SeamanSierra Seaman
University of Florida • Gainesville, FLBiology, Psychology | Junior
Sierra is a junior at the University of Florida studying toward a Bachelor of Science in biology and psychology. She has a passion for serving others, especially via community projects, volunteering and assisting her peers through programming and student advocacy. Sierra is actively involved in the Honors College at UF. She has been a member of the Student Honors Organization Executive Board which acts as the area government for the honors residence hall and provides programming and support to all honors students. Sierra enjoyed serving as the Chair to the Community Service Committee and also serving as its President last year.
Sierra is a member of Omicron Delta Kappa and a Reitz Scholar. In addition, she is a proud member of the Honors Ambassadors, serving honors students present and future. Sierra joined the Pearson Campus Ambassadors to continue serving her peers by acting as their voice in the company to help them get the most out of their college education.
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Nidhi ShahNidhi Shah
University of Maryland, Baltimore County • Baltimore, MDFinancial Economics | Sophomore
Nidhi loves being active on campus and making a difference. She is currently in various organizations such as SASA (South Asian Student Association), HSC (Hindu Student Council), Golden Key International Honor Society, National society of collegiate scholars, and Not For Sale - UMBC chapter, where she is the vice president and hopes to run for SGA in the upcoming years. Nidhi volunteers at the temple and tutors others whenever she gets the chance.
Nidhi believes any student can be successful with dedication, hard work, patience, and the right resources. Being part of Pearson allows her to reach out to other students on campus and help them succeed in their classes. It allows her to connect with professors in an effort to enhance the learning environment. She is very excited to work with students, professors, and Pearson.
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Breeann SharmaBreeann Sharma
Arizona State University • Tempe, AZCivil Engineering | Junior
Breeann is a proud Sun Devil who has been attending Arizona State in the Math-Science Honors Program since her sophomore year in high school. She is now on her way to her goal of becoming an engineer. She works hard and strives to better herself and to make a difference. She learned that working with the Pearson Campus Ambassadors improves her public speaking skills and helps gain valuable skills for when she finishes college.
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Joseph ShoemakerJoseph Shoemaker
University of Northern Colorado • Greeley, ColoradoBusiness-Finance | Sophomore
Joseph is a sophomore at the University of Northern Colorado, studying business finance. He was raised in Greeley, CO and whenever the college food is not good enough for his taste buds, he makes a quick trip across town to eat some of his mom's home-cooked meals. He loves to run and has entered into some ridiculous races such as Tough Mudder and Warrior Dash. He also likes to hike and play Frisbee golf. If he's not enjoying himself outside you'll often find him cheering one his fellow teammates in basketball. He gets much pleasure from helping in any way possible and is excited to take on the Pearson Campus Ambassador challenge.
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Lauren SnowdenLauren Snowden
University of Kansas • Lawrence, KSApplied Behavioral Science, Early Education Intervention | Senior
Lauren is a senior at the University of Kansas, studying applied behavioral science and early education intervention. She is a member of University of Kansas' chapters of Habitat for Humanity and the American Business Women's Association. She is also pursuing a Certification of Service Learning by working as a part-time Behavioral Therapist for a child with autism. Lauren enjoys running and participates in many 5k races and walks to benefit research and awareness for autism and other developmental disabilities. Lauren's ultimate career goal is to work in field of observational behavior management, while continuing to work with children with developmental disabilities.
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Farhan TassadaqFarhan Tassadaq
Towson University • Towson, MDBusiness | Sophomore
Farhan Tasaddaq was born and raised in a small village in Pakistan and currently resides in Pasadena, MD. Among his other campus involvements, Farhan is a member of the Pakistani Student Association. He believes that Pearson provides him with an opportunity to reach out and share great tools with his fellow students and professors. The PCA program also provides him with opportunity to get involved in the campus community to enhance learning environments.
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Michael ThiryMichael Thiry
North Carolina State University • Raleigh, NCBusiness Administration | Sophomore
Originally from New Jersey, Michael is now a Lonnie Poole College of Management student at North Carolina State, studying business administration with a concentration in supply-chain management. As a member of Residence Hall Council, Michael is on his way to becoming an active member within the NC State community. Michael hopes to build strong networks and gain valuable work experience through the Pearson Campus Ambassador program.
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Ciara TyceCiara Tyce
Georgia Southern University • Statesboro, GAEducation | Junior
Choosing Georgia Southern University as her home away from home, Ciara decided to embark on a journey of helping younger students by pursuing a major in Education. A North Carolina native from a military family, Ciara decided to make Georgia her permanent home. She is an active member on campus by participating in various volunteer projects to help adolescents. She is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and strives to maintain the positive outlooks for the organizations she represents. She enjoys public speaking and theatre. During her time in college she has given back by becoming a Peer Leader for Freshmen Students. She is excited about Pearson products and helping both students and faculty understand the great learning tools Pearson offers.
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Amanda VestAmanda Vest
Pepperdine University • Malibu, CABiology, Music | Sophomore
Amanda Vest is a sophomore Biology and Vocal Performance double major. She is a Regents' Scholar and a member of the Regents' Scholars Student Board. Amanda works as a Research Assistant in Dr. Karen Martin's lab, where she is currently developing a project to investigate the hatching mechanism in the California grunion (Leuresthes tenuis). She is also an ensemble member in Pepperdine's production of the modern American opera Little Women. After completing her undergraduate degree, Amanda plans on pursuing her interest in the developing field of Vocology by entering a dual masters program in Vocology and Performance. In her free time, she enjoys reading, attending operas, playing pick-up soccer, skiing, kayaking and watching Bones.
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Chris ZimmermanChris Zimmerman
University of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PABioengineering, Neuroscience | Junior
Chris Zimmerman has been exposed to Pearson technologies since his freshman year at the University of Pittsburgh. The way in which this affected his studies and education prompted him to seek work with Pearson, and as a member of the Pearson Campus Ambassador program, he's been able not only to give back to Pearson, but also to forge relationships with professors and students at Pitt. He's a junior majoring in bioengineering and neuroscience. Aside from Pearson, he conducts research into quantum dot fluorescence (Department of Chemistry) and meantime channeling (Department of Neuroscience), and participates in numerous on-campus activities.
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