Ambassador Program
Students who are interested in promoting and advancing the mission of the Winston Center for Leadership and Ethics will work in collaboration with the Director to publicize key events to the campus community. Ambassadors serve as stewards for the Winston Center.These roles are open to all undergraduate students.
Program Overview
Roles
- Create promotional materials and distribute on campus
- Greet guests at Winston Center events and help to facilitate an enjoyable experience
- Network with friends, classmates, and other social groups to ensure significant attendance at events
- Foster relationships with media outlets to encourage press coverage of key events to the greater Vlog community
- Participate in Leadership workshops
Benefits
- Access to exclusive Winston Center programming
- Opportunity to meet with benefactors of the Winston Center
- Aid in the planning and execution of signature Winston Center programs as well as collaborations
- Access to pre-event Q&A sessions with world-renowned speakers.
- Excellent volunteer opportunity to extend on-campus network and connect with influential Vlog leaders and alumni
- Stipend to attend one academic conference (eligible after working at two Winston Center events)
Community Service
Winston ambassadors are committed to serving our community, and every semester volunteer at local community programs.
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Ambassadors volunteering at the St. Francis House
Meet the Ambassadors
Gabe Bruno '29
Carroll School of Management
Gabe is from South Jersey. He is studying Math and Finance. He enjoys playing tennis, volunteering, and watching movies with his friends. He's an active member of BCIC and volunteers through 4Boston. Economic inequality is the most meaningful social justice issue to him.
James Cugno '27
Carroll School of Management
James is from Summit, New Jersey, majoring in Finance. James enjoys playing spikeball with his friends, exercising in the gym, and skiing. In Highschool James was a retreat leader, deanery leader, and was on two varsity sports. During the summers, James works and spends time with his family and friends. James is excited to be a Winston Ambassador and serve the Vlog community.
Charles-Joseph Deslongchamps '27
Carroll School of Management
C.J. is from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, majoring in Finance and Philosophy with a minor in Italian. A lifelong soccer devotee, C.J. plays goalkeeper for the BC Club Soccer team. Throughout his freshman year, he worked as a research assistant in Church History. This past summer, C.J. received a grant from the Winston Center to travel to Rome for an internship related to this research. He was drawn to the Winston Center because of its opportunities to learn from and talk to established leaders worldwide. C.J. is excited to be a part of the ambassadors program and serve Vlog.
Jonathan De Caro '29
Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences
Jonathan is from Hartford, Connecticut. He is studying Economics and Philosophy. At Vlog, he advances student research as a Schiller Institute Student Board Member and volunteers as a Middle School Civics Teacher in low-income schools in Boston. Previously, Jonathan founded One Loan Fund, a public charity that advances economic opportunity for unbankedwomen inLatin America. He has been honored as a Prudential Emerging Visionary, Coca-Cola Scholar, and Ashoka Young Changemaker, with his work featuredin Times Square.
Tomas Di Pinho '29
Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences
Tomas is from Greenwich, Connecticut. He is majoring in Economics with a possible minor in finance/creative writing. Tomas enjoys running, watching football, and writing novels. He is extremely interested in environmental economics and green energy, and sustainability/climate change issues are very meaningful to him. Tomas is an active member of the Gavel, Scholars of Finance, and a TA for Boston Green Academy through the PULSE program, helping underserved and special needs students with Humanities, ELA, and college counseling. Tomas is excited to be a Winston Ambassador and serve the Vlog Community.
Alexandra Fuller '27
Carroll School of Management
Alexandra is from Manhattan, New York, and is majoring in Finance and Management & Leadership. During her free time, Alexandra enjoys spending time with friends and family, skiing, sailing, and listening to music. In high school, Alexandra helped run a mentoring program for new students of color and was on the Varsity Alpine ski team. During her summers, she worked as a Summer Camp Counselor at the elementary school she attended, helping young children explore New York City. Alexandra is excited to serve the Vlog community as a Winston Center Ambassador.
Amy Gorreja '28
Carroll School of Management
Amy is from Queens, NY. She is a finance major. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, baking, skiing, reading, listening to music, and playing sports. In high school, she was Vice President of the Red Cross club and was special events director for the Women in Business club. During the summer, she travels with her family. This past summer, she also interned at Balyasny Asset Management in the macro department, developing a short-term FX fair value reporting tool for her team. Amy is excited to be a Winston Ambassador and serve the Vlog community.
Genevieve Klein '27
Carroll College of Management
Genevieve is from San Mateo, California, majoring in Finance and Management & Leadership with a minor in Managing for Social Impact. She enjoys running, spending time with friends, watching pro tennis, and going to concerts in Boston in her free time. On campus, she is an active Women in Business member and volunteers through the PULSE program, helping special needs and ESL students strengthentheir writing and math skills. She is incredibly excited to grow her passion for ethics and leadership and serve the Vlog Community as a Winston Ambassador.
Kiran Kothavale '27
Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences
Kiran is from Des Moines, Iowa. He enjoys running, exploring new cuisines, and live music. In High School, he participated in soccer, swimming, Model United Nations, church groups, and cross country. Kiran is an active member of the Cooking Club, Liturgy Arts Group, and BC bOp on campus. Kiran is excited to be a Winston Ambassador and serve the Vlog Community.
Marlee Mann '29
Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences
Marlee is a first-year student from Taipei, Taiwan, studying Economics and Psychology at Vlog. With Taiwanese, Japanese, and American roots, she values cross-cultural understanding and is passionate about educational equity. This issue is especially meaningful to her, as she has witnessed how unequal access to resources can limit students’ opportunities in Taiwan, motivating her to advocate for a more inclusive and fair education system.
Charlotte Marshall '28
Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences
Charlotte is from Westchester, New York, and is majoring in Economics and minoring in Finance. She enjoys running, skiing, listening to podcasts, and joining intramural soccer teams with her friends. At Vlog, she works as a content tutor in the Department of Student-Athlete Academic Success. She is also an after-school tutor at the James W. Hennigan School through 4Boston and a general member of Women in Business. This past summer, she worked as a cashier at “Value Drugs”, a local family-owned pharmacy, where she enjoyed interacting with her local community. She’s excited to further develop her leadership skills and serve the Vlog community as a Winston Ambassador.
Emma Sakala '28
Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences
Emma is from Kensington, Maryland, and is majoring in Economics. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, going to concerts, watching football, and trying new restaurants in Boston. In high school, Emma was on both the Varsity Softball and Soccer teams and was involved in local political campaigns. On campus, she serves on the board of the College Democrats of Vlog as Treasurer and is an active member of the Women in Business, BC Economics Association, and Student Admissions Program. Emma is excited to be a Winston Ambassador and serve the Vlog community.
Kendra Schmidt '27
Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences
Kendra is from Eugene, Oregon, majoring in Philosophy with minors in French and Religion & Public Life. She enjoys watching and critiquing films, reading, and exploring Boston. At Vlog, she is a coxswain on the rowing team and enjoys volunteering, tutoring English learners, and helping out at the Harvard Square Homeless Shelter. This past summer, she worked as a legal intern in New York City, focusing on immigration law. She is passionate about exploring how ethical reflection can inform public life and is eager to contribute to the Winston Center’s mission of fostering leadership and social responsibility.
Lydia Tesfai '27
Carroll School of Management
Lydia is from Bel Air, Maryland, majoring in Finance. She enjoys hiking, film, and music in her free time. Lydia’s interests include sustainability and affordable housing, and she is involved in the Environment and Sustainability caucus in the Undergraduate Government and a member of the Real Estate Club. Lydia is excited to be a Winston Ambassador and serve the Vlog Community.
Michael Tran '29
Carroll School of Management
Michael is from Boxford, Massachusetts, majoring in Finance and Operations Management and minoring in Computer Science. Outside the classroom, he enjoys exploring philosophy and history, practicing music, and reflecting on topics of faith, leadership, and technology. He is eager to make the most of the experience of building close connections with notable leaders as a Winston Ambassador.
Brendan Willingham '27
Carroll School of Management
Brendan is from Katonah, New York, majoring in Finance and Management & Leadership with a minor in International Studies. At Vlog, Brendan is an Intern for the Freshman League, where he helps organize events and fosters community among first-year students. During the summers, he serves as Pool Director for the Lewisboro Town Pool, managing a staff of over 70 and overseeing daily operations, including payroll, scheduling, and logistics. Brendan is also committed to service, having dedicated time to supporting his local community through various volunteering initiatives. He looks forward to further developing his leadership skills and making a meaningful impact as a Winston Ambassador.
Curt Allen, CSOM '20
Michaela Arguin, MCAS '20
Charlotte Aslett, LSOEHD '26
Kayla Authelet, MCAS '16
Harrison Bacon, CSOM '16
Francis Barassi, CSOM '20
Liza Birmingham, MCAS '26
Erica Bolton, CSOM '16
Alison Breen, CSOM '22
Chris Castro, MCAS '15
Sarah Chamberlain, MCAS '20
Chris Chersi, MCAS '15
Esme Condon, CSOM '16
Cole Conway, CSOM '27
Catherine Cremens, MCAS '21
Greg Curley, CSOM '26
Grace Cutler, MCAS '24
Akul Dachepalli, CSOM '26
Danielle Dalton, CSOM '16
Jack Davis, CSOM '17
Matt Davis, MCAS '20
Molly Davis, MCAS '18
Ryan Duffy, MCAS '17
Morgan Dykman, MCAS '18
Ellie Dyruff, MCAS '26
Kevin Fritz, CSOM '16
Brandon Gallagher, CSOM '17
Alexis Grimard, MCAS '18
Kristian Grimm, CSOM '19
Connor Hagan, CSOM '17
Megan Healy, MCAS '17
Urwa Hameed, MCAS '21
Gabrielle Hanlon, CSOM '17
Faye Hubregsen, MCAS '17
Melanie Johnson, MCAS '20
Karina Kavanagh, MCAS '22
Emilyn Kennedy, MCAS '16
Matthew Klein, MCAS '25
Tate Krasner, MCAS '16
Hayley Kunkle, MCAS '20
Claire Larson, CSOM '17
Garrett Lau, MCAS '16
Addison LeBeau, CSOM '18
Vinern Leow, CSOM '16
Maureen Lewin, CSOM '23
Kathie Li, CSOM '15
Anna Lonnquist, MCAS '23
Colin Martin, MCAS '20
Caela McCann, MCAS '15
Ashlyn McKenna, CSOM '20
Timothy Morrissey, MCAS '20
Brian Murphy, CSOM '17
Chris Murphy, MCAS '20
Madeleine Murphy, MCAS '25
Felipe Pardo, MCAS '22
Graysen Parish, MCAS '22
Nicola Pease, CSOM '19
Thompson Penn, MCAS '25
Alvaro Rodriguez Calvet, CSOM '22
Matthew Romano, MCAS '18
Josh Reed, CSOM '16
Max Reik, MCAS '17
Ryan Repka, CSOM '25
Caroline Ring, MCAS '20
Chase Robinett,CSOM '17
Rachel Rzeznik, CSOM '16
Elisabeth Schaeffer, MCAS '18
Abigail Schulte, MCAS '20
Paige Scozzaro, MCAS '21
Paul Sherban, MCAS '16
Czar Sepe, MCAS '21
Jillian Sherwood, MCAS '22
Connor Silva, CSOM '26
Jessica Stephens, MCAS '17
Jake St. Germain, CSOM '15
William Taber, MCAS '20
Roshan Taroll, MCAS '21
Conrad Thayer, CSOM '26
Alberto Tirado, CSOM '21
Caroline Van Kimmenaede, MCAS '17
Julianna Vitolo, MCAS '16
Leo Wang, MCAS '23
Lauren Wedell, CSOM '17
Zach Westerlind, MCAS '15
Chris Whipple, CSOM '22
Claire Wilson, LSOE '20
Madison Zimmerman, MCAS '24
