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 2025-2026 academic year are available from Monday, Feb. 10, to Monday, Feb. 24, via Rattler Tracks.

    Letters of recommendation from St. Mary’s faculty and staff are due on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Letters should be emailed to presidentsambassador@stmarytx.edu.


  • 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
Corpus Christi, Texas

Emily Do
Finance and Risk Management and Biology
El Paso, Texas

Anakaren Garcia
Biology
El Paso, Texas

Abigail Garcia Villarreal
Accounting and Data Analytics
Houston, Texas

Joy Hernandez
Marketing
Corpus Christi, Texas

Kira Johnson
Communication Studies
Rockport, Texas

Elise Martinez
Business Management
Harlingen, Texas

Addison Mata
Biology
San Antonio, Texas

Sofía Moreno
Engineering Management
Trujillo, Perú

Michael Oyarzabal
Biology
Helotes, Texas

Gianluca Porzio Cuenca
Mechanical Engineering
La Libertad, El Salvador

Briana Saenz
Biochemistry
San Antonio, Texas

Kylee Smith
Computer Science
San Antonio, Texas

Savannah Torres
International and Global Studies
Brownsville, Texas

David “Greg” Vallejo
Mathematics concentrating in Actuarial Science
San Antonio, Texas

Emmanuel Varela 
Exercise and Sports Science
El Paso, Texas 

Evan Villarreal 
Biology  
San Antonio, Texas 

Arturo “Arty” Cantu
Marketing
Mc Allen, Texas

Stephen Garcia
Management
San Antonio, Texas

Francisco Garcia
Biology and Mathematics
San Antonio, Texas

Naya Harb
Political Science
Beirut, Lebanon

Lillian Hernandez Peregrino
International Business and Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Chihuahua, Mexico

Analisa Lott
Biochemistry
San Antonio, Texas

Arturo Martinez Polanco
Finance and Risk Management
San Salvador, El Salvador

Emma Milam
Biology
Victoria, Texas

Victoria Olguin
Business Management
Austin, Texas

Sophia Phelan
Business Administration
San Antonio, Texas

Andrew “Andy” Ramon II
Political Science
San Antonio, Texas

Stela Sifuentes
Communication Studies
Eagle Pass, Texas

Belyn Thompson
Marketing
San Antonio, Texas

Crystal Valenzuela
Biochemistry
Houston, Texas

Victoria Van Winkle
Business Management
Houston, Texas

Julian Vega 
Finance and Risk Management  
San Antonio, Texas

  • 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.

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