Meet the 2026-2027 Executive Board!
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Meet the 2026-2027 St. Pete Ambassadors
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Emma Rodgers is a senior at USF St. Petersburg majoring in Biology, with a concentration in Animal Sciences, as well as a minor in Environmental Science and Policy. Emma is a Judy Genshaft Honors College student and currently works for the USFSP Chemistry Labs as a Laboratory Preparation Technician. Outside of USF, she works as a visual interpreter supporting individuals who are blind or low-vision, and serves a non-profit cat rescue based in her hometown.

Victoria Drews is a dedicated senior at USF majoring in Biology with a concentration in Biomedical Sciences. With future plans to become a physician, Victoria currently serves as a certified peer health educator with the Health Education Action Team. She also works as a preparation technician for the St. Pete analytical chemistry lab, and volunteers as a member of Dr. Sami Noujaim's lab in the department of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology at USF Health.

Carolina is a senior at USFSP majoring in Digital Communication and Multimedia Journalism with a passion for storytelling, media, and communication. She is actively involved on campus serving as a USF Ambassador, working as an Art Director on the University Student Center’s marketing team, and being a podcast producer. Through these roles, Carolina enjoys bringing stories and ideas to life while connecting with the USF community. She hopes to pursue a career in broadcasting and photojornalism.

Haley is an Honors sophomore majoring in Political Science with a minor in Legal Studies. She hopes to attend law school and pursue a career in legislative law. At USF, she serves as Vice President of Student PIRGs, an executive board and competitive member of the Ethics and Debate Team, and works at the Student Success Center. Outside of campus, Haley enjoys spending time with friends, playing instruments, and traveling.

Lena Aguilar is a Judy Genshaft Honors College senior at USF, majoring in Health Sciences with a biological focus. She plans to pursue a career as a Physician Assistant, where she hopes to combine her passion for medicine with meaningful patient care. As a USF Student Ambassador, Lena enjoys connecting with prospective students and families, sharing her USF experience, and helping others feel welcomed into the Bulls community.

Paige Penman is a junior Health Sciences student at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg. This year, she is a Resident Assistant and USFSP Ambassador. She loves meeting new people and making connections with other students. Paige is also a member of Cru on campus, a Christian student organization. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her dog Sammy, going to the beach, paddleboarding, and exploring St. Petersburg.

Gavin is an involved junior at the St. Petersburg campus majoring in Environmental Science & Policy with a minor in GIS. Gavin is also on the Student Green Energy Fund e-board, working to help USFSP achieve more sustainable goals and green energy usage on campus. He hopes to continue this work after graduation by focusing on the importance of water conservation and pollution control. Outside of USF he enjoys singing, songwriting, playing piano, and archery.

Maria is an international graduate student from Brazil pursuing a Master’s degree in International Affairs with a concentration in Security and Diplomacy. She is also a lawyer in Brazil and currently serves as an Associate Justice in USF Student Government. As a USF Ambassador, Maria enjoys connecting with students, sharing her experience as an international student, and helping others feel more connected to the USF community. Outside of academics, she enjoys traveling and exploring new places.

Bailey Gilbert is a dedicated student at USF St. Petersburg double majoring in Political Science and English, with future plans of attending graduate school and pursuing a career as a corporate attorney. Bailey currently serves as the Social Media Coordinator Intern for GenCLEO, Governor of USFSP campus, Head Orientation Leader, and Tour Guide Captain. Outside of academics and campus involvement, Bailey enjoys reading, exploring nature, listening to music, and discovering new cafes.

Tongta is a 3rd year Health Science major focusing on pre-PA studies. She is an e-board member of the Asian American Pacific Islander Association (AAPIA) and enjoys event planning for the USF National Merit Scholars and St. Pete Honors students. In her free time, Tongta enjoys volunteering, weightlifting, and playing volleyball and pool.

Robert McAuliffe is a second-year student at the University of South Florida majoring in Finance, with plans to break into corporate finance or investment banking in the future. He is in the Business Honors Program and a member of the Judy Genshaft Honors College. Robert is passionate about serving his University community and is enjoying his first year as a USF Ambassador and Vice President of Pickleball Club.





