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The College of Information Student Ambassadors are student volunteers from each department within the College. Students in the program assist College faculty and staff with events, recruiting, and various activities.
Program Benefits
- Improving leadership and interpersonal skills
- Networking with members of the College and prospective students
- Building your resume and gaining professional experience
- Opportunity for letters of recommendation
- Visibility among members of the UNT community
- Team building
Requirements
- Must commit to 2 events per semester
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ambassador Testimonial
Current Student Ambassadors
Hi, I’m Jahnavi, a graduate student pursuing my Master’s in Data Science at the University
of North Texas. I have over four years of experience as a Quality Engineer, and I’m
passionate about exploring how data science, AI, and immersive technologies like AR/VR
can solve real-world challenges. I enjoy working on innovative research projects and
love being part of the UNT community. As a Student Ambassador, I’m excited to support
my peers and help them navigate their academic journeys, just as I have!
Kinza is a doctoral student in the Department of Information Science with a concentration
in Linguistics at the University of North Texas, Denton, USA. Her interests are material
and non-material heritage preservation of Pakistan's indigenous communities. Kinza
is a first-generation student who originally comes from Balochistan (West Pakistan).
She loves learning new cultures and languages. Kinza cherishes leadership qualities
such as service, commitment, and hard work.
Hi! My name is Olivia Childress. I am currently a junior at UNT. Where I am studying
Information Science at the College of Information. I am from Wylie, Texas. I enjoy
interacting with others and making sure everyone has a good day. I prefer to stay
indoors reading and listening to music.
I am pursuing my master's in Data Science and will graduate in May 2025. My career
plans after graduation include becoming a data scientist, focusing on applying machine
learning to space projects. I have always dreamt of working at the intersection of
data science and space exploration.
India is my country of origin. I am pursuing my master's in learning technologies
with a concentration in Artificial Intelligence. I am enthusiastic and very much involved
with my interests in content writing, poetry, travelling, arts and crafts, and exploring
various research domains like machine learning, robotics, and artificial intelligence.
As an ambassador, I would like to build networking between the students by which they
can improve their communication skills, presentation skills, and can get self-confidence
to tackle any situation. This in turn assists me to improve my skills too.
Past Student Ambassadors
I am from India and pursuing my master's degree in data science after finishing an
undergraduate degree in electronics and instrument engineering. My hobbies are Travelling,
Making crafts, and Gardening. My Research areas include Data analytics and machine
Learning. As an ambassador, I would like to help in problem-solving and decision support,
Communicating and sharing information, and getting updated with the information which
also helps in my personal growth.
Destiny is an undergraduate student majoring in Linguistics. She likes learning and
teaching herself different languages, as well as gaining knowledge from those who
are fluent in them. She is learning about the structure of language and second language
acquisition. She enjoys making new friends and plans to pursue study abroad programs.
Hi, my name is Kai! I'm from Houston, Texas and I'm currently studying Information
Science for my undergrad at UNT. I'm fluent in American Sign Language and am heavily
involved in the Deaf community. I spend most of my free time snuggled up with my cat
reading a good book!
Kamini, a dedicated and enthusiastic student of COI with a strong background in information
technologies and passion for cutting-edge data industry, will play a pivotal role
in representing the College of Information and its values. Committed to academic excellence
and with a genuine desire to help others, she will certainly prove to be an invaluable
asset to COI. With excellent communication skills and a natural ability to connect
with everyone, she will actively represent and promote the college to prospective
students, industry professionals, and the wider community. She will actively organize
events, workshops, and networking opportunities, ensuring that students have access
to valuable resources and connections. 
Manar, a dedicated Ph.D. Candidate and Teaching Fellow in the Department of Information
Science, majoring in Information Science with a concentration in Data Science. She
also serves as an Assistant Editor for the Journal of Information & Knowledge Management.
She is committed to conducting research that positively influences both her profession
and society. Her professional journey includes diverse roles, notably as a data analyst
and educator. Beyond her professional endeavors, Manar is passionate about attending
various events, workshops, and networking opportunities and immersing herself in different
cultures. In her leisure time, she cherishes moments with her family, embarks on outdoor
adventures, and enjoys listening to music.
Hello, I'm Manjusha, a dedicated and enthusiastic Master's student in Data Science
at the College of Information. Originating from India, my journey is fueled by a genuine
passion for the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of the cutting-edge data industry.
My commitment to academic excellence propels me to play a pivotal role in representing
the core values of the College of Information. With a focus on fostering a culture
of innovation and growth, I aim to contribute significantly to the college's reputation
and ethos. Beyond the realms of data science, I immerse myself in the enriching world
of podcasts and music during my leisure. Eager to forge connections with diverse minds,
I anticipate the excitement of discovering novel places that broaden my intellectual
horizons. With excellent communication skills and a natural ability to connect with
everyone, I aim to actively represent the college. My goal is to ensure that students,
prospective students, have access to valuable resources, connections, and engaging
events. Let's embark on this journey together, connecting and growing within the vibrant
community of the College of Information!
Nayana is a Teaching Fellow & a Ph.D. Candidate at the University of North Texas (UNT)
majoring in Data Science. She is currently working on her dissertation. Prior to pursuing
her Ph.D., Nayana completed her graduate degree in Information Science at UNT and
has around 6.5+ years of professional experience working in various roles such as
a data analyst, consultant and so on. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with
her family, spending time outdoors, listening to music, baking and reading.
Meet Niharika! She's a graduate student from India, specializing in Data Science.
Her passion and interest lies in working with data, where she enjoys and has fun in
transforming it into valuable insights using the Machine Learning techniques. During
her free time, she loves relaxing with adorable pets, mandala art, volunteering, and
baking food. Niharika's friendly nature makes her eager to meet new people and discover
exciting new places that are peaceful.
Hello, I'm Pratap Reddy, currently pursuing Master of Science (MS) in Medical Informatics
at the University of North Texas. Originally from India, I earned my Doctor of Pharmacy
(Pharm. D) degree with a focus on Clinical Research and Clinical Pharmacy. My academic
journey is driven by a passion to make a positive impact on healthcare through the
application of medical informatics.
I am Rahul Patel, an international student currently immersed in the captivating world
of data science, pursuing my master's degree. Originally hailing from the vibrant
and diverse land of India, I bring with me a passion for learning technologies, with
a special focus on data science. In this exhilarating journey, I've discovered my
love for indulging in sports. Beyond that, my curiosity extends into various research
domains. I believe in the power of networking to enhance our communication skills,
presentation abilities, and overall self-confidence. Together, we can create an environment
where each student thrives and grows in their unique capacities. I am excited to contribute
to this collaborative learning experience, and I look forward to being an integral
part of our shared journey in the field of data science. Let's embark on this adventure
together and make our academic pursuits both enriching and enjoyable!
Steven is an online graduate student who is still working full-time as an elected
prosecutor in Texas. He has been a district attorney since 1993 with a BA in Journalism
(Texas A&M) and MS in Counseling (Creighton University) in addition to his law degree
(South Texas College of Law). He is seeking an MS-LS from UNT. Married since 1976,
five of his seven children live in Dallas while the other two move constantly because
of military obligations. His golf clubs have gathered dust for more than 10 years
but he does take his bicycle out on the road at every opportunity.
After obtaining my Associate degree in Computer Science in San Antonio, I am currently
pursuing the Learning Technologies program online with UNT. While working as a Project
Coordinator for a construction company, I aspire to transition back into the fields
of IT or Higher Education, seeking a client/user-facing role. In my free time, I enjoy
traveling and honing my photography skills. My ultimate goal is to integrate these
passions into my future career, and I am thrilled to be a part of UNT and the College
of Information, as these experiences will undoubtedly pave the way for a promising
future.