Student Alumni Ambassadors

Who We Are

The Student Alumni Ambassadors (SAA) comprises of student leaders at the University of Kansas who serve as the official student voice for KU Alumni. Our mission is to foster positive relationships among students, alumni, faculty, and staff through celebrating Jayhawk traditions, cultivating philanthropic engagement, and connecting students to alumni.

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Why Join

The Student Alumni Ambassador (SAA) program provides KU students with unique opportunities to cultivate leadership skills by engaging with alumni, campus leaders, and peers in a variety of meaningful settings, all while serving as distinguished representatives of both KU Alumni and KU Endowment. Student Alumni Ambassadors will serve, network, and evolve during their tenure serving in this leadership role.

 

  • Serve as representatives of KU Alumni and University of Kansas through volunteering, public speaking, and engaging with campus and community members.
  • Cultivate professional connections with alumni, campus administrators, board of directors, faculty, community members, and fellow Student Alumni Network students.
  • Develop as student leaders through personal, professional, and leadership development centered around philanthropy, service, and pride for the University of Kansas.
Check out our Student Alumni Ambassadors on campus!
Students dancing at a silent disco
  • Silent Disco Block Party

Choose trip brochures and we’ll mail them to you.

SAA Leadership Dinner
  • Student Leadership Dinner

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Students at Jayhawk Roundup
  • Jayhawk Roundup

Choose trip brochures and we’ll mail them to you.

The Big Event
  • The Big Event

Choose trip brochures and we’ll mail them to you.

SAA members at the Homecoming Banquet
  • Homecoming

Choose trip brochures and we’ll mail them to you.

SAA Football games
  • KU Football Games

Choose trip brochures and we’ll mail them to you.

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Student Alumni Ambassador Applications

Applications to be a Student Alumni Ambassador for the 2026-2027 school year open soon! Complete our interest form if you are curious to learn, then when you’re ready to apply, complete our online application below!

 

Have questions? Contact the Student Alumni Ambassadors at students@kualumni.org.

Interested applicants will be asked to complete the following as part of the SAEB rolling admissions application process:
Review

Review the SAEB informational slides for more information

Submit

Submit an SAEB application

Participate

Participate in a virtual 30-minute interview with the SAEB Executive Board

Following your application submission, the VP of Membership & Outreach for SAEB will reach out via email to schedule an interview.

For questions, contact Ryan Edmonds, director of student programs, at ryan.edmonds@kualumni.org or Fatima Qureshi at fmq@ku.edu. Rock Chalk! 

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SAA Informational Sessions

Thinking about applying to be a Student Alumni Ambassador? Our informational sessions are the best place to start. Each 1-hour session includes a 30-minute overview of the SAA program with a brief presentation and Q&A featuring current ambassadors, followed by 30 minutes of hands-on application support to help you put your best foot forward.

 

These sessions are strongly encouraged for all applicants and are a great way to learn what SAA is really like while gaining tips to strengthen your application.

 

All sessions take place from 3-4 p.m. at the Jayhawk Welcome Center:

 

  • Friday, February 27
  • Tuesday, March 3
  • Thursday, March 5
  • Wednesday, March 11
  • Friday, March 13
  • Sunday, March 22
  • Tuesday, March 24
  • Friday, March 27
Interest Form
Interest Form
SAA Application Timeline

Ready to represent KU, build meaningful connections, and grow as a leader? Before applying, review the important dates and expectations below—including a weekly all-team meeting held Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. throughout the academic year, which all Student Alumni Ambassadors are expected to attend.

 

Application Opens: Sunday, March 1 at 8 p.m.

 

Application Closes: Friday, March 27 at 11:59 p.m.

 

Interviews: 5-9 p.m. | Jayhawk Welcome Center

  • Monday, April 6, 2026
  • Tuesday, April 7, 2026
  • Wednesday, April 8, 2026

 

SAA Fall Training: Sunday, August 23, 2026

 

First Weekly All-Team Meeting: Thursday, September 3, 2026

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Meet the Student Alumni Ambassadors!

Student Coordinator
Chair of Career & Professional Development
Ashton Barker '27

Marketing & Entrepreneurship
Overland Park, Kansas

Student Coordinator
Brynn Murphy '27

Political Science & Environmental Studies
Wichita, Kansas

Chair of Marketing & Communications
Catie Borchardt '27

Communications
Walpole, Massachusetts

Chair of Awards & Recognition
Alden Garriott '26

Aerospace Engineering
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Chair of Philanthropy & Service
Kendall Smith '26

Finance
Dallas, Texas

Faith Adams '27

Sports Management
Aurora, Illinois

Elena Akerberg '27

Journalism
Crystal Lake, Illinois

Crystal Bierig '29

Nursing
Ponca City, Oklahoma

Megan Brethauer '27

Business Management & Leadership
Topeka, Kansas

Claire Brown '27

Journalism
Topkea, Kansas

Kyanne Carlgren '28

Finance
Overland Park, Kansas

Kaitlyn Carson '27

Political Science
Altamont, Kansas

Jennell Coria '26

Marketing
Dodge City, Kansas

Evanna Dominic '26

Chemical Engineering
Overland Park, Kansas

Alexis Dominic '28

Mechanical Engineering
Overland Park, Kansas

Alex Gregg '25

Mechanical Engineering
Olathe, Kansas

Kaci Guerrein '28

Human Biology
Lenexa, Kansas

Bhumika Gupta '27

Business Analytics
Indore, India

Melissa Hernandez '28

Political Science & Economics
Salina, Kansas

Olivia James '27

Civil Engineering
St. Louis, Missouri

Ava Jarman '28

Psychology
Downers Grove, Illinois

Averi Langin '28

Business Administration
Des Moines, Iowa

Raven Loo '29

Political Science & Economics
Overland Park, Kansas

Briann Lee Morin '28

Pre-Business
Longmeadow, Massachusetts

Samuel Morrissey '28

Political Science & History
Lincoln, Nebraska

Jay Patel '26

Computer Science
Gujarat, India

Tithi Patel '26

Finance & Accounting
Navasari, India

Ella Schiller '27

Molecular, Cellular, and Development Biology
Olathe, Kansas

Samuel Wambua '28

Accounting
Shawnee, Kansas

Maya Welcher '27

Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology & Environmental Studies
Topeka, Kansas

Elle Zinn '27

International Studies & Applied Behavioral Science
Lee’s Summit, Missouri

SAA's Impact

Ashton Barker
Ashton Barker ‘27

“KU Alumni has truly changed my whole outlook on my university. Words cannot describe how amazing and strong our connections are at KU.”

Kendall Smith
Kendall Smith ‘26

“Being a Student Alumni Ambassador has gotten me so much more involved on campus and have gotten me connected with many great alumni willing to aid me in my career.”

Catie Borchardt
Catie Borchardt ‘27

“KU Alumni has helped me to gain meaningful experiences and provided me the on-campus involvement I’ve been looking for.”

Alden Garriott
Alden Garriott ‘26

“Being a Student Alumni Ambassador has helped me find a welcoming community that thrives in leadership.”

Contact Us for More Information

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Ryan Edmonds
Assistant Director of Student Programs
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