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Meet the 2026-2027 Tampa Ambassadors
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Lauren is a second year at the University of South Florida studying Healthcare Administration. Lauren aims to go through life constantly learning and giving back to her community. Through her work with both JGHCSC volunteer committee and the ambassador program she strives to build connections and make change. Her life long dream would be to move around constantly and participate in service trips and social justice work.

Daniela is an undergraduate student majoring in Political Science. She serves as a member of the USF-SM SG Task Force. Daniela is passionate about public advocacy, civic engagement, and leadership. Daniela plans to attend law school after graduation to pursue a career as an attorney.

Umama is a driven junior studying biomedical sciences with a passion for leadership, service, and advocacy. As a Resident Assistant, Honors Student Council Professional Development Co-Coordinator, and Ambassador, she has served her peers and community, including medical volunteering in the Dominican Republic. Fluent in five languages, Umama values connecting with people from all backgrounds. She hopes to leave a lasting impact at USF before pursuing research and medical school.

Renee is a driven and community-oriented student leader with a passion for service, advocacy, and creating meaningful connectrions across the USF community. Since joining USF, Renee has embraced opportunities to lead, serve, and represent her university. After graduation, she will attend law school to pursue a career in entertainment law and public policy.

Rithvik is a senior Cybersecurity student at USF's Bellini College of AI, Cybersecurity and Computing and a Judy Genshaft Honors College Scholar. He serves as President of Beta Theta Pi, Vice President of USF Ambassadors, a Student Advancement Assistant at WUSF NPR, and an IT Solutions Engineering Intern at TeamViewer. A member of Collegiate Leadership Tampa Bay Class of 2027, Rithvik is passionate about technology, leadership, and community impact.

Daniel is an Honors undergraduate student pursuing concurrent degrees in Biomedical Sciences and Psychology while completing the pre-medical track. His connection to medicine has grown through emergency and clinical care, research, community service, and international healthcare experiences. He also serves as the Community Service Chair for USF Ambassadors. Outside of academics, Daniel enjoys traveling, staying active, and spending time with family and friends while making the most of life.

Carmelo is a third-year Information Science student at the University of South Florida, concentrating in Security. He is pursuing a career in cybersecurity, with interests in security operations and information security. Carmelo is gaining professional experience through leadership and campus involvement. He serves as President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and TRIO Student Support Services Ambassadors, strengthening his leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Luke is a Senior pursing a degree in Information Assurance & Cybersecurity Management and is currently at Resident Assistant at Summit Hall.

June is a senior in USF’s accelerated B.S./M.S. Electrical Engineering program who believes students are more than their majors. At USF, she competed in a stock pitch competition, played women’s ice hockey, wrote cyber threat advisories at CyberFlorida, helped commercialize USF technology through I-Corps, and taught K–12 students cryptography through friendship bracelets. As an Ambassador, she hopes to help others find the parts of USF that let them pursue every side of who they are.

Sanjana is a Master's student in Public Health, pursuing a concentration in Health Promotion & Behavior. She currently serves as a Student Engagement Specialist at the DEC, and plans to attend dental school following her Master's.

Kayla is an undergraduate student pursuing Hospitality Management. She currently serves as Deputy Chief of Staff for the Sarasota-Manatee Teach-out Site Task Force. As an Ambassador, she has met new people and learned more about the university she represents. She hopes to pursue a career in the cruise industry, where she can combine her passion for hospitality, leadership, and travel.

Gabriela is a senior majoring in Global Business with a minor in International Studies and is a member of the Judy Genshaft Honors College. Originally from São Paulo, Brazil, she enjoys connecting with people from different backgrounds and cultures, which inspired her to pursue her bachelor’s degree in the U.S. Following graduation, she plans to pursue a master’s degree in International Relations and hopes to work for a multinational company or international organization.

Rebecca is a senior pursuing dual degrees in Biology and Psychology with a minor in Religion and Health. In her time as a USF student, she has been involved in a variety of organizations where she works to provide opportunities to other students and pre-meds as a means of building up her community. She hopes to eventually become a physician who works to build up others and enhance the health of her community.

Samantha is a Junior persuing Global Business and Marketing. She hopes to use the experiences she gains at USF to grow her development and network to mentor the younger business students with her roles on campus.

Lauren is a Biomedical Sciences senior at the University of South Florida.

Reahana is a second-year biomedical sciences student interested in healthcare, learning, and connecting with others. She enjoys exploring new opportunities, getting involved on campus, and meeting new people. As an ambassador, Reahana is excited to represent USF, share her experiences, and help other students feel welcomed and connected to the USF community.

Ayron is a sophomore studying Business Advertising within the Zimmerman Advertising Program. He currently serves as the Flank (Recruitment Relations) for the Order of the Golden Brahman and is active across campus in the Judy Genshaft Honors College, Muma College of Business, Oracle Student Newspaper, Sports Business Association, and USF Athletics. Ayron has a passion for sports and the community, always looking for new ways to help out those around him on and off campus.

Lyndsey is a third-year student at USF pursuing dual degrees in Health Sciences and Psychology. She serves as a USF Ambassador, Honors College Ambassador, and Peer Mentor, and is Co-Founder and President of the Alliance for Cancer Awareness and Student Action. Through medical and legal internships, congressional experience, and research, Lyndsey has explored the intersection of healthcare, public service, and advocacy. She hopes to use her leadership to create meaningful change in her community.

Kira is a Computational and Applied Mathematics student concentrating in Actuarial Science and majoring in Computer Science at the University of South Florida, graduating in Spring 2027. She has passed two actuarial exams and gained experience in wealth management and property and casualty insurance. She will join Wakely as an Actuarial Science Intern in Spring 2027. An IN2Risk and IABA Scholar, Kira is active in Gamma Iota Sigma and RHA and hopes to build a career as an actuary.

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