President's Ambassadors

Come be a part of a time-honored legacy at St. Mary’s


President’s Ambassadors are student leaders who represent St. Mary’s University and the Office of the President by promoting, advancing and living out our University mission and Marianist charism at University events and around campus. They are eager to learn new things, meet new people and serve as representatives of the student body to everyone they meet. 

For more than 45 years, the President’s Ambassadors have been an integral part of the University’s heritage, where students of all academic and cultural backgrounds have graciously volunteered their time and talents toward serving and promoting the mission of St. Mary’s University, leaving with valuable knowledge and experience to last a lifetime. 

As Ambassadors, students continue a legacy of servant-leadership through stewardship, communication and professionalism and are continuously exposed to unique and valuable service opportunities that are rewarding and fun. 

St. Mary's University President's Ambassadors Program

  • Oysters and Pearls 2024

    Program Qualifications


    • Exemplify qualities of a student-leader through professionalism, service, strong communication and positive demeanor. 
    • Exemplify a willingness to strengthen professional development skills and abilities. 
    • Genuine desire to serve and represent the Office of the President, University and contribute to the advancement of our Marianist heritage. 
    • Classify as an undergraduate first-year, sophomore or junior by credit hours and be able to serve as a President’s Ambassador for at least a full academic year (two semesters). Note: Students graduating in Fall 2025 are ineligible to apply. 
    • Maintain a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA.   
    • Maintain a clear disciplinary record with the University. 

    Apply

    Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year will be available in Spring 2026. Stay tuned for more information.


  • Ambassador Requirements


    • Must be able to complete a minimum of 18 event hours per semester at University sponsored events and programs.  
    • Maintain a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA; to be verified each semester. Maintain a clear disciplinary record with the University. 
    • Must attend all mandatory events and actively participate in professional and leadership development programming. 

2024-2025 Members


Mary Arnolds
English Language and Literature

Emily Do
Finance and Risk Management and Biology

Anakaren Garcia
Biology

Abigail Garcia Villarreal
Accounting and Data Analytics

Joy Hernandez
Marketing

Kira Johnson
Communication Studies

Elise Martinez
Business Management

Addison Mata
Biology

Sofía Moreno
Engineering Management

Michael Oyarzabal
Biology

Gianluca Porzio Cuenca
Mechanical Engineering

Briana Saenz
Biochemistry

Kylee Smith
Computer Science

Savannah Torres
International and Global Studies

David “Greg” Vallejo
Mathematics concentrating in Actuarial Science

Emmanuel Varela 
Exercise and Sports Science

Evan Villarreal 
Biology  

Arturo “Arty” Cantu
Marketing

Stephen Garcia
Management

Francisco Garcia
Biology and Mathematics

Naya Harb
Political Science

Lillian Hernandez Peregrino
International Business and Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Analisa Lott
Biochemistry

Arturo Martinez Polanco
Finance and Risk Management

Emma Milam
Biology

Victoria Olguin
Business Management

Sophia Phelan
Business Administration

Andrew “Andy” Ramon II
Political Science

Stela Sifuentes
Communication Studies

Belyn Thompson
Marketing

Crystal Valenzuela
Biochemistry

Victoria Van Winkle
Business Management

Julian Vega 
Finance and Risk Management  

  • Learn More


    Contact Us

    For more information about the President’s Ambassadors, contact Allie Grijalva at agrijalva@stmarytx.edu.

    Connect with Us

    Connect with the President’s Ambassadors on social media to see what our student leaders are up to on campus.

Back to top