Student Ambassadors
Meet the Ambassadors
Our student ambassadors are here to share their firsthand experiences — click any ambassador to learn more, or schedule a one-on-one appointment.
Current Ambassadors (click to learn more)
Originally FromShelburne Falls, Massachusetts
Educational BackgroundBA, Brandeis University — Health, Science, Society & Policy; minors in Education Studies, Hispanic Studies, Creativity Arts & Social Transformation
Previous ExperienceClinical Research Nursing Coordinator at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Breast Oncology
Career GoalsOutpatient pediatric clinic in rural areas; plans to pursue a DNP and eventually teach
Fun FactThere were only 9 students in her high school graduating class!
Favorite Study SpotWherever her friends are — YSN or Sterling Library on main campus
Favorite ClassPediatric Seminar with Dr. Wendy Mackey
Favorite New Haven RestaurantTe Amo restaurant in downtown New Haven
Advice for Prospective StudentsYSN has so much to offer — an amazing community and a platform to grow in more ways than you can imagine. The opportunities through YSN and the greater Yale community allow you to grow professionally, academically, and personally.Originally FromOrange County, California
Educational BackgroundKinesiology Rehab Science
Previous ExperienceExtensive work with marginalized communities; swimming coach
Career GoalsWork in eating disorder facilities
Fun FactLoves to swim and has two great dogs he misses very much
Favorite Study SpotSterling Memorial Library
Favorite ClassHealth Assessment
Favorite New Haven RestaurantIcaru
Advice for Prospective StudentsThis program requires a lot of time and dedication and is very challenging — but very rewarding.
Originally FromMost recently Boston, MA (lived all over the East Coast)
Educational BackgroundB.S. in Biology (Health Sciences concentration), Emmanuel College
Previous ExperiencePediatric neurology intern at Boston Children's Hospital; clinical research with metastatic breast cancer patients at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Career GoalsPediatric nurse practitioner with interests in oncology and preventive medicine; plans to pursue a doctorate
Fun FactInvented "Souper Bowl" — a holiday where friends bring homemade soups and crown a winner. She's won four years running!
Favorite Study SpotSterling Memorial Library or the Hub at YSN
Favorite ClassesPediatrics with Dr. Mackey and Drug Therapy with Dr. Cohen (a tie!)
Favorite New Haven PizzaModern Apizza (Frank Pepe a close second)
Advice for Prospective StudentsFeel free to reach out with any questions! We've been in your shoes and are here to share our experiences to help you determine if YSN is the right fit for you. Take full advantage of everything Yale has to offer — faculty and community will be there to help you along the way.
Originally FromWilbraham, Massachusetts
Educational BackgroundB.S. Allied Health Sciences, UConn (2024); minor in Psychological Sciences
Previous ExperienceResearch assistant in a Clinical Psychology lab at UConn
Career GoalsInterested in working with incarcerated individuals and the pediatric population
Fun FactHas a service dog named Marlin who LOVES YSN!
Favorite Study SpotSmall study rooms connected to the Hub, and Elena's on Orange
Favorite ClassPharmacology with Dr. Cohen
Favorite New Haven PizzaModern Apizza, for sure
Advice for Prospective StudentsApply! The worst that could happen is they say no. I applied just for the heck of it, and I'm so happy I did.
Originally FromFairfield, CT
Educational BackgroundB.A. in Psychology and M.S. in Mental Health Counseling, both from Lynn University
Previous ExperienceTherapist for 11 years in inpatient and outpatient settings with specialty in perinatal mental health; volunteered on L&D, postpartum, and NICU in Bridgeport, CT
Career GoalsCertified Nurse Midwife in both outpatient and inpatient settings
Fun FactHas two sons, ages 3 and 5
Favorite Study SpotPrivate study room off the Hub; socially: Gryphon's
Favorite ClassChildbearing
Favorite New Haven RestaurantMecha
Advice for Prospective StudentsIt's a challenging program, but also really supportive. The people — faculty, staff, and students — are what make it special. You're pushed to grow, but never alone in it. If you're looking for a place that cares about who you are and the kind of nurse you want to be, it's a great fit!
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