Student Ambassadors

Seattle Pacific Ambassadors and interns are an exclusive group of engaged, enthusiastic student leaders who are excited to share their passion for Seattle Pacific and give visitors a glimpse of what makes our campus so special!

What do ambassadors do?

Take visitors on in-depth campus tours and share their SPU stories.
Join prospective students on fun, free adventures on and off campus.
Chauffeur students and families from around the world to and from campus.
Host future Falcons for overnight events.
Attend exclusive Seattle Pacific Ambassador Team events.
Sport SPU swag and represent the admissions office as the face of the University.

Meet the dynamic team of SPU ambassadors and interns — the faces of Seattle Pacific University! Our ambassadors are dedicated to serving and representing Seattle Pacific, providing campus tours, acting as SPU representatives, and performing duties at various campus and community events. Let’s take a closer look at our awesome team. Shall we?

Ezra Michel

Graduation: 2025
Major: Exercise Science
Hometown: Honolulu, Hawai'i

“My favorite thing about SPU is the opportunity to grow in my faith as well as the community that I am surrounded by.”

Martina Ortega

Graduation: 2024
Major: Music Education, with a Spanish Studies minor
Hometown: Redmond, Washington

“My favorite thing about SPU is getting to know my professors and other students on a personal level.”

Charisma Smith

Graduation: 2024
Major: Exercise Science with a Psychology minor
Hometown: Fife, Washington

“My favorite part about SPU is all of the amazing people I've been able to surround myself with.”

Freshmen Counseling Interns

Freshmen Counseling Interns contact rising high school seniors, building relationships and providing information about the college admissions process. If you’ve ever received a call from SPU, chances are you talked to one of us!

Azhar Amir Kimanje

Graduation: 2024
Major: Computer Science
Hometown: Kampala, Uganda

“Since SPU is located in a flourishing city with businesses like Microsoft and Amazon, I was interested in pursuing my career as an auditor at one of these companies. I knew that in Seattle, I would be assured a variety of employment opportunities.”

Keonne Harris

Graduation: 2024
Major: Psychology and Spanish
Hometown: Baton Rouge, Louisiana

“I chose SPU because of its location in a big city and the community on its smaller campus. I recognized that living in Seattle would afford me opportunities I could not get in my hometown and expose me to a diverse culture.”

Nicole Sebastian

Graduation: 2025
Major: Nursing
Hometown: Honolulu, Hawai’i

“SPU provides a community of loving professors for a smaller student ratio, and they make me feel like I belong here!”

Welcome Team Interns

The Welcome Team works in-person, over the phone, and via email with prospective students and their families for Undergraduate Admissions. You will see them at the front desk when you visit or speak with them over the phone when scheduling appointments for admission counselors!

Samarth Ashish

Graduation: 2025
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hometown: Dehradun, India

“I chose SPU because of the high quality of education that was being offered in small classes, making it easier to connect with the professors who are caring of their students.”

Yenni Gaspar

Graduation: 2025
Major: Physiology & Honors
Hometown: Monroe, Washington

“What I like about SPU is the supportive and friendly community that surrounds you as you work towards your career.”

Lainey Mendoza

Graduation: 2025
Major: Ecology and Honors Liberal Arts
Hometown: Grandview, Washington

“I liked SPU because of the small class sizes and beautiful neighborhood. I fell in love with SPU when the community showed me how much I was loved and supported.”

Carson Wong

Graduation: 2025
Major: Theatre
Hometown: Renton, Washington

“I chose SPU because of the high quality of education that was being offered in small classes, making it easier to connect with the professors who are caring of their students.”

Transfer Admissions Intern

The Transfer Admissions Intern works closely with the transfer counselors in supporting transfer students’ unique needs, from discovering more about SPU to the application process to next steps as an admitted student. This role involves a lot of phone calls, so if you’re a transfer student, chances are you’ve spoken with our intern!

DID YOU KNOW

More and more employers are looking for their employees to be involved in the community and service to others. As a student ambassador, you’ll gain the leadership skills that will help build your résumé and teach you critical skills beneficial for any career field. Plus, it’s REALLY fun!

Are you a current or incoming SPU student looking to contribute to the SPU community and build relationships? Consider becoming a host or student ambassador today!

For more information email us at VisitUs@spu.edu.

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