Alumni Ambassador Program
The Gilman Alumni Ambassador Program is an accomplished group of Gilman Program recipients who have studied or interned abroad.
Gilman Alumni Ambassadors serve as official representatives of the U.S. Department of State’s Gilman International Scholarship Program. They provide testimonials about their Gilman Scholarship experiences at campus presentations and offer application tips via written articles, videos, webinars, and special events. The Gilman Alumni Ambassadors have been trained by the Gilman Scholarship Program.
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2025 Gilman Alumni Ambassador application
The application for the 2025 Gilman Alumni Ambassador Program is now closed. As an Alumni Ambassador, you will have the opportunity to:
- Enhance your leadership and public speaking skills
- Share your Gilman experience at in-person and virtual events
- Mentor and inspire potential applicants and Gilman scholars
- Lead initiatives that serve the alumni community
If you have any questions about applying for the Gilman Alumni Ambassador Program, contact gilmanscholars@iie.org.
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2025 Gilman Alumni Ambassadors
Kavi Ackloo
Year: 2024
Home Institution: University of South Florida
Country: Spain
City: Atlanta, GA
Dave Geraud Assah
Year: 2024
Home Institution: Kirkwood Community College
Country: Belize
City: Coralville, IA
Jennifer Ayarkwa
Year: 2020
Home Institution: Ohio University
Country: Spain
City: Columbus, OH
Tamari Beard
Year: 2023
Home Institution: University of New Mexico
Country: Netherlands
City: Philadelphia, PA
Makayla Brewer
Year: 2024
Home Institution: The University of Alabama
Country: United Kingdom
City: Tuscaloosa, AL
Emily Brignand
Year: 2023
Home Institution: American University
Country: Taiwan
City: Reno, NV
Charli Brooks
Year: 2024
Home Institution: Elizabeth City State University
Country: France
City: Atlanta, GA
Kendyl Brown
Year: 2025
Home Institution: Purdue University
Country: Greece
City: West Lafayette, IN
Cynthia Collins
Year: 2023
Home Institution: Marshall University
Country: Argentina
City: Huntington, WV
Josi Guidry
Year: 2023
Home Institution: Loyola University New Orleans
Country: Ireland
City: New Orleans, LA
Madison Koenig
Year: 2024
Home Institution: Purdue University
Country: New Zealand
City: Gallatin, TN
Jonael Lantigua
Year: 2024
Home Institution: Centre College
Country: Mexico
City: Danville, KY
Van Lian
Year: 2023
Home Institution: Hope College
Country: United Kingdom
City: Chicago, IL
Katie McGillivray
Year: 2019
Home Institution: Saint Anselm College
Country: Argentina
City: Boston, MA
Jesus Mena
Year: 2016
Home Institution: Arizona State University
Country: China
City: Phoenix, AZ
Maria Mendoza
Year: 2024
Home Institution: The University of Texas at El Paso
Country: United Kingdom
City: El Paso, TX
Dan Ngo
Year: 2023
Home Institution: Georgia State University
Country: United Kingdom
City: Atlanta, GA
Fabiana Paolini
Year: 2021
Home Institution: University of New Hampshire
Country: South Korea
City: Summerville, SC
Jordan Pergande
Year: 2023
Home Institution: University of Wisconsin
Country: Italy
City: Madison, WI
Rita Pham
Year: 2024
Home Institution: University of Kansas
Country: Sweden, Denmark
City: Arlington, VA
Karen Rodriguez
Year: 2024
Home Institution: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Country: Peru
City: Omaha, NE
Ishtar Rosario Medina
Year: 2023
Home Institution: University of New Mexico
Country: Italy
City: Saint Paul, MN
Jay Rubio
Year: 2022
Home Institution: University of Maryland-College Park
Country: Taiwan
City: New Carrollton, MD
Sophia Schwartz
Year: 2023
Home Institution: University of Oregon
Country: Italy
City: Canby, OR
Samuel Watson
Year: 2017
Home Institution: The University of Alabama
Country: South Korea
City: Honolulu, HI
