Voiland College Ambassadors
Voiland College Ambassadors are a group of student leaders who represent the college to industry representatives, alumni, prospective students, families, and community members. Student ambassadors make a positive difference in the lives of future students while showcasing the excellence of our college. Student Ambassadors also develop and refine their leadership and communication skills by working at events, leading tours, and acting as role models for current and prospective students.
Contact the ambassadors
Lisa Hill
Voiland College Student Success Coordinator
lisa.hill@wsu.edu
Meet our Ambassadors!
Sarah Carlson
Expected Graduation: Fall 2025
Major: Master’s in Mechanical Engineering
Favorite Class:
Manufacturing Engineering is one of my favorite classes here at WSU. This class is very hands-on and engaging in its content. The lab allowed students to work with different machines and techniques.
Why WSU?
I decided to attend WSU because I was drawn to the passion this school has. WSU has so many great resources for its students, and you can tell the faculty wants you to succeed and learn.
Gary Fishel
Expected Graduation: May 2024
Major: Electrical Engineering
Extracurricular Involvement:
KZUU 90.7 FM
Why WSU?
After completing over two years toward my degree at another college, I decided to transfer to branch out into a new chapter of life, which allowed me to pursue a degree I was passionate about. The rewards and adventures that have arrived as a result of this choice have been incredibly gratifying, and it was the first of several steps that have instilled in me the belief that I can go anywhere and do anything with my life as I choose, particularly now that I am on the doorsteps of graduating with my degree in electrical engineering, once again preparing for another grand adventure of life.
Daniel Gapper
Expected Graduation: May 2025
Major: Computer Science
Extracurricular Involvement:
VCEA Student Ambassador
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
Association for Computing Machinery
Favorite Class:
My favorite class to date has to be ME 116. This class was an introduction to computer aided design and was heavily project based. We had freedom to work on our own creations and share them with our peers. I came into class with no experience working with CAD and left an array of skills and experience that I can carry with me from now on.
Why WSU?
The first thing that stood out was the tight knit and welcoming community. Every current student and alumni that I spoke with had nothing but great things to say and it was easy to tell they truly loved their time and experiences here. Since attending WSU, I have watched all that they told me come true and loved every second of it.
Kacey Gavin
Expected Graduation: May 2025
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Extracurricular Involvement:
SEL Processing Engineering Intern
VCEA Student Ambassador
Mentor for FRC Team 4061
P.A.R.T. SciBorgs
Boeing Scholar
Founder of DisCougs
Why WSU?
I chose WSU because of the hands-on opportunities available to its undergraduate students. When I was touring colleges in the spring of my junior year of high school, my family and I were aimlessly walking through the engineering buildings on the WSU Pullman campus. I didn’t know where we were at the time, but when we reached the basement of Dana Hall, a student took us on a tour of some of the maker and club spaces. I saw college students working on robotics which is the whole reason I decided to go into engineering in the first place. I didn’t know WSU had any form of robotics until then. We re-toured WSU in December of 2019 and I made my university decision then.
Emma Johnson
Expected Graduation: May 2025
Major: Computer Science B.S.
Extracurricular Involvement:
Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
Why WSU?
I decided to attend WSU for two main reasons: the community and its affordability. Although I was skeptical at first, the phrase Cougs help Cougs is real in Pullman. The community is so friendly, helpful, and wants you to succeed. WSU wants you in its community; WSU made me feel like I belonged through handwritten letters, enthusiasm in their acceptance, and support in prepping for College.
Ruby Kahnberg
Expected Graduation: May 2024
Major: Architecture
Extracurricular Involvement:
Women in Construction Management
VCEA Student Ambassador
The Tangent Social Hour
Johan Rivera
Expected Graduation: May 2025
Major: Construction Engineering
Extracurricular Involvement:
Mentor of the Chicanx/Latinx Student Center
ASC Heavy Civil Team
VCEA Student Ambassador
Sierra Rothlisberger
Expected Graduation:
Major: Interior Design Graduate Program
Minor: Construction Management
Extracurricular Involvement:
ASID
Integrated Design + Construction Laboratory
Why WSU?
Hands down, the SDC (School of Architecture and Design). In high school, I toured the studio spaces and absolutely fell in love. I knew I needed a program that would challenge me and set me up for post-graduation success, and that’s what the programs here do. Not only that, but you get to do it in such a supportive community.
Ava Schade
Expected Graduation: May 2024
Major: Architecture
Minor: Fine Arts
Extracurricular Involvement:
STAGE
VCEA Student Ambassador
Favorite Class:
I’d have to go with SDC 350 with Gracjan Kraszewski. I absolutely loved his approach to teaching and learning, and the class atmosphere is unlike any other class I have taken. I’m a huge fan of art and design history, and how we apply our knowledge in this class forces me to think differently and see things from a new perspective. This is my second time having him as a professor and I hope I can take another one of his classes in the future.
Why WSU?
From my very first step on campus, I felt at home. The overwhelming feeling that I belong really stuck with me and I still feel that today.
Seger Smith
Expected Graduation: Fall 2024
Major Civil Engineering
Extracurricular Involvement:
Voiland Peer Network Mentor
VCEA Student Ambassador
WSU Symphony Orchestra
WSU Wind Ensemble
WSU ASCE President
Why WSU?
I decided to come to WSU for connections! The university has a global outreach that can be a great help when attempting to find your first internship or research opportunity. I have always wanted to work in private consulting, so WSU is perfect as it affords endless opportunities to network and discover your first step into the architecture and engineering industries.
Ethan Villalovoz
Expected Graduation: May 2025
Major: Computer Science
Extracurricular Involvement:
CS Research Mentorship Program Mentee, Google
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Doppa Laboratory
Math Learning Center Tutor, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, WSU
Why WSU?
I chose to attend WSU primarily because of the university’s strong reputation in my field of study, which is computer science. WSU’s computer science program is renowned for its quality curriculum and faculty, and that was a major draw for me. Additionally, the campus environment, the availability of research opportunities, and the affordability of tuition were all factors that influenced my decision.
Erich Whitley
Expected Graduation: May 2024
Major: Chemical Engineering
Extracurricular Involvement:
AIChE Member
VCEA Student Ambassador
Honors College
Why WSU?
I chose to attend WSU because of its excellent engineering department, its reputation as a research university, with special emphasis on undergraduate research, the talented and passionate faculty and the warm and welcoming Cougar community.
Tyler Worden
Expected Graduation: Fall 2024
Major: Civil Engineering
Minor: Mathematics
Extracurricular Involvement:
Statics Peer Mentor/ Statics Teaching Assistant
Water Resources Club
VCEA Student Ambassador
Favorite Class:
My favorite class at WSU so far has been my computer applications class with Karl Olsen. I loved learning the different applications in his class and finishing each unit feeling as if I could use the application in a workplace setting. Before taking computer applications, I didn’t think I would be giddy over creating a project-specific map or Excel spreadsheet. However, I was so excited about what I was able to create and the skills I learned in that class.