Ambassadors are chosen through a selective process, which includes an application and an interview. The application period for the 2026-2027 academic year is now closed. Recruitment will take place again in Winter 2027. If you have questions about being an Ambassador, please contact us.
About
Through the Ambassador Program, participants engage in leadership development activities designed to equip them with essential skills for post-baccalaureate success. These activities include specialized training in communication, professionalism, and collaboration. Ambassadors benefit from mentorship opportunities with College professional staff and direct interactions with prospective and current students, parents, faculty members, and university administration.
Participating in the Ambassador Program offers a fulfilling opportunity for students to contribute to the college and AveE/LEADR community by creating and facilitating events for AveE and LEADR students to connect:
- Freshman/Transfer New Student Orientation Programming
- AveE/LEADR Fall Welcome and End of Term Celebrations
- Puente Conference
- AveE/LEADR Networking Event
- Aggie Day
- Avanza Rising Scholars Conference
- AveE/LEADR End of Year Graduation Banquet
- LEADR Living Learning Community social programming
- Tabling, student panels, and info sessions
Program Values
Our program values translate to core competencies which each Ambassador must work towards and demonstrate. These core competencies have been adapted from NASPA Professional Competencies and NACE Career Readiness Competencies.
- Leadership: Practice and develop your leadership voice and identity by being a role model to your peers and taking on the responsibilities of leading AvenueE/LEADR program efforts.
- Communication: Employ active listening skills and communicate in a clear and organized manner so that others can effectively understand.
- Professionalism: Serve as a role model in alignment with UC Davis Principles of Community by approaching tasks with a positive attitude. Act equitably with integrity and respect for others.
- Service Initiative: Proactively anticipate needs and prioritize action steps to plan, complete and evaluate projects. Be attentive and show a high level of dedication toward excellence.
- Self-Awareness: Identify one’s own strengths and challenges as a leader and seek opportunities to expand one’s own knowledge and skills.
- Collaboration: Build mutual trust in relationships with leaders and team members to achieve common goals and vision. Ask timely questions for specific and guidance from peers and leaders and demonstrate accountability.