Co-Chairs
Ali Kaiser is a senior from Denver, Colorado majoring in Finance with minors in Spanish and Economics. In addition to Ambassadors, she is also involved in Alpha Phi Omega, Phi Alpha Delta and Student Managed Fund. This is Ali's third year as an Ambassador and she looks forward to creating more events for Alumni and students to interact.
Megan Smith is a double major in Political Science and International Studies in addition to studying Arabic, Russian, and Spanish. Last year she did research on Dissent/Repression in the Middle East, focusing on Kuwait’s human rights, and has been published in two newspapers for an op-ed she co-authored regarding foreign policy towards terrorism. This is Megan's third year as a Trinity Ambassador and plans to broaden the organization's reach over the next year through new programs and events.
The Ambassadors
Sean Benton
Avery Callon is a Sophomore and is double majoring in Marketing and Communications. She loves interacting with people and solving problems. In the future, she'd love to work in the marketing department of the Houston Museum of Natural Science, but her ultimate goal in life is to hopefully be a good wife and mom. In her spare time, she enjoys ultimate frisbee, movies, and reading. On campus she is not only involved in Trinity Ambassadors but also Trinity's Catholic Student Group as the Community Service Chair.
Jenna Cantwell
Kristin Cavin hails from Alexandria, Louisiana, a junior double major in Economics and German. She is also the President and Founder of the Trinity University German Club, a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, the Fencing Club, the Economics Society, and is a former HUMA peer tutor. An avid reader of The Wall Street Journal and The Economist, Kristin hopes to use her German and budding Russian skills to work in the international business scene. She loves the quirky intelligentsia of Trinity, where no dream is too big and everything is possible.
Chris Crawford
Barbara Davalos is an Economics and Political Science major with a minor in International Affairs from Quito, Ecuador. She decided to be an Ambassador because she deeply enjoys leadership positions and team work. She loves Trinity’s diversity and how the school welcomes international students. She works closely with them as President of the International Club and interns for the International Studies department.
Becca Dorsey
Maria Flannery
Elise Goen is a double major in International Studies and History and plans to graduate in the spring of 2010. She enjoys traveling and hopes to study abroad in Egypt to further her language studies in Arabic. After graduation Elise plans to use Arabic and her experiences overseas to work in the Foreign Service. She really enjoys cooking, and her specialty is chocolate raspberry mouse cake with a ganache frosting. Elise loves the atmosphere at Trinity; one of the reasons she joined Ambassadors is to be more involved at the University. Elise has really enjoyed getting to know all the other students involved with Ambassadors. She knows that the bonding which occurred over a certain high ropes course is just the beginning to a great year!
Killian Hagen
Michelle Hahn is a Senior from Georgetown, Texas majoring in economics. As her first year as an Ambassador Michelle is enjoying the experiences that allow her to become more involved with the University and the community. Michelle is an economic research intern at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, San Antonio Branch. She is also a mentor at Robert B. Green Elementary and the student advisor for Economists in the Schools.
Lindsey Hovland is pursuing a double major in Political Science and History from Trinity as well as playing on the women's basketball team. She is from Colleyville, Texas and enjoys volunteering her time in the
summer with Golden Retriever Rescue of North Texas. Lindsey holds a number of leadership roles at Trinity including as a peer leader for the Student Athlete Body Project and as a member of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee. She also enjoys attending Fellowship of Christian Athletes. After college Lindsey plans to attend law school or go into government or military service.
Brandi Jackson is double majoring in psychology and classics with a double minor in English and African American Studies. From Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, she plans to graduate in the spring of 2011. She hopes to study abroad in Australia in order fulfill her love of traveling. After graduation, Brandi plans to attend graduate school in order to obtain her PsychD in child/adolescent psychology. She enjoys watching reality TV shows, and eating cheez-its. Brandi selected to attend Trinity University because the atmosphere in which Trinity creates makes her feel right at home, and she loves the family vibe she feels by being on campus. One of the reasons she chose to get involved with Trinity Ambassadors is the fact that she wants to give back to Trinity and the alumni who have made Trinity the place that it is today, and she hopes the bonds she forms with her fellow ambassadors will last a life time.
Tekoah Lewis
Michelle Lofton is currently a sophomore from Houston, Texas. She intends to major in Business Administration and minor in Economics. Her passion for community involvement and personal interaction with alumni attracted her to the Ambassadors. In addition to being an Ambassador, she is a saxophonist in Trinity’s Symphonic Wind Ensemble. She enjoys playing racquetball and tennis in her free time. To become more involved in the cultural aspect of Trinity, Michelle actively participates in Black Student Union and is the Treasurer for the Vietnamese Student Association. She hopes to expand on all her Trinity experiences to her future travels abroad.
Lauren Medici is a senior from Elkhorn, Nebraska. She is a Marketing major with minors in Drama and Communication. In addition to being an ambassador, she is an active member of Sigma Theta Tau and serves as the G.I.V.E. Co-chair. Lauren is also an intern with the Attic Rep theater company in residence at Trinity and hopes to go into marketing or arts management after graduation.
Travis Mills is a Senior from Boerne, Texas majoring in Economics with a concentration in Public Policy. He is a diver for Trinity University Aquatics. His favorite things include: a good handshake, his i-pod, being an ambassador, and Mexican food. His dislikes include: tardiness, solving matters of importance via text-messaging, and calculus.
Jackie Montaine
Zach Noblitt is a Senior Political Science & History Major from Lake Jackson, TX. In addition to being a member of the Student Ambassadors, Zach is also involved with the Phi Alpha Delta Pre-law Fraternity, the College Republicans, Trinity Tour Guides, and the Trinity Tennis Club. Zach plans to attend law school after graduating from Trinity to pursue a career in federal criminal justice. He enjoys representing the student body to our alumni and other distinguished guests. The Student Ambassadors have allowed him to develop a level of professionalism like no other campus organization, while providing unique opportunities to meet interesting people.
Marie Novak
Alison Sampson is a Sophomore from Aurora, Colorado. She plans to graduate in 2011 with a double major in Finance and Marketing. Alison is involved in the Creativity and Entrepreneurial Behavior Program at the University and is proud to be a member of the Ropers Dance Troupe. She hopes to one day own her own company, but before she settles down she is determined to travel as much as possible and experience everything that life has to offer. Alison is excited to represent Trinity University as an Ambassador and looks forward to all the adventures this year will bring.
Lu Song is a Sophomore from Los Angeles, California. She is double majoring in Chinese and International Business with a focus on Finance. She looks forward to studying abroad in China. Besides dashing to her classes at 8:30 from Prassel to Chapman, Lu spends her time being involved in theProject, Chinese Culture Club, and of course, Trinity Ambassadors! Lu is excited to be in Trinity Ambassadors, because it provides her the chance to become a more integrated part of Trinity. Recreationally, Lu loves to kayak and hike in the summer and snowboard in the winter.
Our Advisors
Carissa Gillies - Manager of Student Calling Programs
Crystal Benavides - Young Alumni & Student Programs Coordinator