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College of Natural Resources

Ambassadors

The College of Natural Resources Ambassadors are student leaders who passionately collaborate to serve and promote the college by engaging with prospective students and their parents, alumni, and industry partners.

Our current ambassadors are listed below and available for any questions you have about our undergraduate degrees and programs. Send a message to cnrrecruitment@ncsu.edu. We would love to hear from you!

Sami Anthony - College of Natural Resources Ambassadors - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Sami Anthony

Major: Paper Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering

Favorite thing about your major: My professors are enthusiastic about the industry, and I love learning about the paper products I use daily!

Maya Ascher - College of Natural Resources Ambassadors - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Maya Ascher

Major: Natural Resources (Ecosystem Assessment)

Minor: Marine Science

Favorite thing about your major: The ability to form connections within the smaller major and working and learning in the field.

Shamik Bhattacharya - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Shamik Bhattachayra

Major: Environmental Science (ES)

Minor: Global Health – this is also my focal area

Favorite thing about your major: The favorite thing about my major is the openness with choosing any focal area and how relevant my field will be after graduation.

Kelvin Borges - College of Natural Resources Ambassadors - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Kelvin Borges

Major: Paper Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering

Favorite thing about your major:  I love how much the professors want to see you succeed and will help you with anything you need.

Jack DeMola - College of Natural Resources Ambassadors - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Jack DeMola

Major: Paper Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering

Favorite thing about your major: I love being able to do typical daily engineering jobs such as problem solving and trouble shooting, but paper science adds the element of being able to work on and with the paper machines.

Kaitlyn O'Donell - College of Natural Resources Ambassadors - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Kaitlyn O’ Donnell

Major: Natural Resources (Policy and Administration)

Minor: Political Science

Favorite thing about your major: Ilove that I am in a close-knit community of passionate students! I have made great friends in my classes that motivate and challenge me to reach my potential.

Wolf Statue - CNR Tutoring Program - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Isaac Drown

Major: Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management

Favorite thing about your major: The professors in my department are extremely knowledgeable and passionate about what they teach.

Julia Egler - College of Natural Resources Ambassadors - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Julia Egler

Major: Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management (Tourism and Event Management)

Minor: Business Administration

Favorite thing about your major: My favorite thing about PRTM is having hands on classes where we get to visit park areas and host events in the community.

Kinley Ferguson - College of Natural Resources Ambassadors - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Kinley Ferguson

Major: Natural Resources (Ecosystem Assessment)

Minor: Environmental Education

Favorite thing about your major: One of my favorite things about natural resources is the diversity of the material you learn about. It is such a broad major, you learn about everything!

Meredith Flaherty - College of Natural Resources Ambassadors - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Meredith Flaherty

Major: Environmental Science

Favorite thing about your major: My favorite thing about my major is the opportunity to choose a focal area and the hands on experiences!

Lauren Fritzsche - College of Natural Resources Ambassadors - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Lauren Fritzsche

Major: Environmental Sciences

Favorite thing about your major: My favorite thing about ES is the encouragement for students to take the curriculum and find individualized paths through focal points, internships, and peer collaborations. We can go where our environmental passions take us!

Emma Candy - College of Natural Resources Ambassadors - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Emma Gandy

Major: Sustainable Materials and Technology

Minor: Environmental Science, Business Administration

Favorite thing about your major: I love how close-knit the major is and how willing the professors are to help us.

Ethan Hatley - College of Natural Resources Ambassadors - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Ethan Hatley

Major: Sport Management

Favorite thing about your major: My favorite thing about Sport Management is all of the connections and experiences the professors have to offer.

Trey Jeffers - CNR Ambassador - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Trey Jeffers

Major: Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology (Conservation Biology)

Favorite thing about your major: It allows me to take classes I have always been interested in while also giving me hands on experience.

Bryanna Lawry - College of Natural Resources Ambassadors - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Bryanna Lawry

Major: Paper Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering

Favorite thing about your major: The family feel within the PSE community is unlike any other and gives us students so many opportunities for career and personal development.

Kate MacLeod - College of Natural Resources Ambassadors - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Kate Macleod

Major: Sustainable Materials and Technology

Minor: Business Administration

Favorite thing about your major: I love that I’m getting to learn about so many different aspects of sustainability that I will be able to use in the future

Leah Mazur - College of Natural Resources Ambassadors - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Leah Mazur

Major: Environmental Science

Favorite thing about your major: I like the flexibility of learning about different areas of environmental science through the diverse course schedule.

Emma Mullins - College of Natural Resources Ambassadors - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Emma Mullins

Major: Environmental Technology and Management

Minor: Renewable Energy Assessment and Environmental Sciences

Favorite thing about your major: I love the hands on opportunities I have in my program and the small community feel of all of my classes!

Chandler Parrish - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Chandler Parrish

Major: Sustainable Materials & Technology

Minor: Business Administration & Environmental Education

Favorite thing about your major: I love that my coursework builds a holistic view of sustainability and provides me with hands-on experience.

Haley Pierce - College of Natural Resources Ambassadors - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Haley Pierce

Major: Environmental sciences

Favorite thing about your major: I love how flexible the environmental science major is, since we all get to choose focal areas that align with our interests!

John Mark Polk - College of Natural Resources Ambassadors - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

John Mark Polk

Major: Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology (Conservation Biology)

Minor: Zoology

Favorite thing about your major: There are so many paths you can take with this major, and there are different types of classes to help you find your interests.

Bruce Porter - College of Natural Resources Ambassadors - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Bruce Porter

Major: Sustainable Materials & Technology and Business Administration (Entrepreneurship)

Favorite thing about your major: I really like the small class sizes as well as the hands on opportunities.

Tylene Powell

Major: Sport Management

Favorite thing about your major: My favorite thing about Sport Management is how it is very hands-on. The professors are always encouraging us to get involved in sports and recreation whether it is on campus or in the local area. This helps us build connections and receive experience in the industry.

Emily Ramanata - College of Natural Resources Ambassadors - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Emily Ramanata

Major: Sustainable Materials and Technology

Minor: Business Administration, Graphic Communications

Favorite thing about your major: The people.

Anika Rauch - College of Natural Resources Ambassadors - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Anika Rauch

Major: Natural Resources (Policy and Administration)

Favorite thing about your major: I love how small my major is, and how quickly you get to know others in your major through the classes offered at CNR! I’ve made so many new friends with likeminded peers, and it’s very easy to have productive and intellectual conversations with others in my major’s classes.

Dana Sanderson - College of Natural Resources Ambassadors - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Dana Sanderson

Major: Environmental Technology and Management

Minor: Soil Science

Favorite thing about your major: Understanding the chemistry of pollutants in our water, soil, and air!

Lexi Seal - College of Natural Resources Ambassadors - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Lexi Seal

Major: Environmental Science

Minor: Focal Area: Urban Planning, Minor: Soil Science

Favorite thing about your major: I really enjoy the hands on experience and unique ability to tailor my major to my own specific interests.

Celia Settlemyer - College of Natural Resources Ambassadors - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Celia Settlemyer

Major: Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management

Minor: Environmental Education

Cori Sutton - College of Natural Resources Ambassadors - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Cori Sutton

Major: Paper Science Engineering, Environmental Science

Favorite thing about your major: The hands on experience and opportunities provided.

D'Kayla Thomas - College of Natural Resources Ambassadors - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

D’Kayla Thomas

Major: PSE/CHE

Favorite thing about your major: The small class sizes.

Wolf Statue - CNR Tutoring Program - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Soleil Thompson

Major: Sport Management

Julianna Welch - College of Natural Resources Ambassadors - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Julianna Welch

Major: Environmental Science

Favorite thing about your major: My favorite thing about my major is how you can change it to fit your interests with the focal area. This allows for you to really enjoy what you’re learning and make it personal!  

Gianna Wessler - College of Natural Resources Ambassadors - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Gianna Wessler

Major: Paper Science Engineering

Minor: Forest Management

Favorite thing about your major: The hands on experience!

Gracie Woods - College of Natural Resources Ambassadors - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Gracelynn Woods

Major: Paper Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering

Minor: English

Favorite thing about your major: My favorite part about studying Paper Science and Engineering is that I am going to be a part of the generation that helps to improve the industry and lead it into an even more sustainable future

Tom Zarszynski - College of Natural Resources Ambassadors - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Tom Zarszynski

Major: Chemical Engineering and Paper Science Engineering

Favorite thing about your major: My favorite thing about my major is learning more about chemical reactions and getting to joke with Dr. Byrd.