Meet Our Admissions Ambassadors

Lehigh Admissions Ambassadors are current students who give prospective students an authentic glimpse into life at Lehigh through interviews and campus events. Their insights on academics, community and the student experience play an important role in our holistic review process, offering a meaningful peer-to-peer connection. Learn more about how our Ambassadors help bring the Lehigh experience to life!

Have questions for one of our Admissions Ambassadors? Email inadambs@lehigh.edu to connect with one of our current Ambassadors!

Amanda Ball '27

Hometown: Merrick, NY
Major(s): Psychology
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Campus Involvement: Brown and White, Psi Chi Honor Society, Alpha Omicron Pi, Friends of Israel, Greek Emerging Leaders, Mentor Collective, Psychology Club, Research Assistant
Fun Fact: I read over 20 books this summer!
Favorite Spot on Campus: Hanging out at Farrington Square

Sam Blasbalg '28

Hometown: Natick, MA
Major(s): Marketing, Economics (College of Business)
College: College of Business
Campus Involvement: Admissions Tour Guide, The Women's Network, Greek Life, Lehigh Panhellenic Exec Board, TAMID, Business Communications Consultant, Marketing Club, Study Abroad (Lehigh in Belgium)
Fun Fact: I can say the alphabet backwards in under 3 seconds!
Favorite Spot on Campus: UC Front Lawn

Mackenzie Donald '28

Hometown: Milford, PA
Major(s): Mechanical Engineering
College: P.C. Rossin College of Engineering & Applied Science
Campus Involvement: Admissions Tour Guide, Gryphon Society, Honors Society (Tri-Alpha), Undergraduate Student Research Assistant, Wilbur Powerhouse Tech Fellow, Society of Women Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Fun Fact: I have 4 black belts in karate
Favorite Spot on Campus: Wilbur Powerhouse

Maura Fiore '28

Hometown: Winchester, MA
Major(s): Community and Global Health
College: College of Health
Campus Involvement: Admissions Tour Guide, College of Health Student Advisory Council, Greek Life, Public Health Club, Red Cross Club
Fun Fact: I zip-lined across Niagara Falls
Favorite Spot on Campus: HST

Micayla Fiore '28

Hometown: Winchester, MA
Major(s): Health, Medicine, and Society, Community and Global Health
College: College of Health
Campus Involvement: Admissions Tour Guide, College of Health Student Advisory Council, Greek Life, Public Health Club, Red Cross Club, Undergraduate Student Research Assistant
Fun Fact: I went to jump rope camp every summer growing up!
Favorite Spot on Campus: 3rd Floor Chandler Ullman

Emilie Gilles '27

Hometown: Bridgewater, NJ
Major(s): Molecular and Cellular Biology, Health, Medicine, and Society
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Campus Involvement: Admissions Tour Guide, Honors Society (Phi Beta Kappa), Cheese Club Vice President, HMS Student Advisory Council, Chemistry Tutor, Undergraduate Biological Sciences Student Research Assistant, Study Abroad (Lehigh in Ireland)
Fun Fact: I have 4 cats :)
Favorite Spot on Campus: BIB study rooms

Sara Goldin '27

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Major(s): Biology, Political Science
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Campus Involvement: Admissions Tour Guide, Chabad Executive Board, Association of Student Alumni, Undergraduate Biological Science Student Research Assistant, Club Sports (Rugby), Pre Vet Club, Hillel Executive Board
Fun Fact: I rode horses 300+ miles through Iceland last summer
Favorite Spot on Campus: UC Front lawn

Vincent Jordan '27

Hometown: Harrisburg, PA
Major(s): Finance, Health, Medicine, and Society
College: Intercollege Interdisciplinary Program
Campus Involvement: Lehigh Orchestra, LUSSI, Passport to Success, Research, Creative Inquiry, Scholars of Finance, Tour Guide, Admissions Ambassador, United Nations, Research at CHOP, Peer Health Advisors
Fun Fact: I am obsessed with everything Halloween
Favorite Spot on Campus: The balcony of Drown Hall

Shayna Klingsberg '28

Hometown: Westchester, NY
Major(s): Sociology
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Campus Involvement: Admissions Tour Guide, Greek Life, College of Arts & Sciences Ambassador, Marketing Club
Fun Fact: I love frozen yogurt :)
Favorite Spot on Campus: UC Front Lawn

Frank Lomax '27

Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
Major(s): Mechanical Engineering
College: P.C. Rossin College of Engineering & Applied Science
Campus Involvement: Melismatics (A cappella), Admissions Tour Guide, Club Swim, Greek Life, Admissions Ambassador
Fun Fact: I have been to 44 National Parks!
Favorite Spot on Campus: Wilbur Powerhouse

Cullen Mangan '28

Hometown: Tewksbury, MA
Major(s): Molecular and Cellular Biology
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Campus Involvement: Admissions Tour Guide, Admissions Front Desk Worker, Greek Life, Lehigh Med Club, Undergraduate Student Research Assistant, EMT with LUEMS
Fun Fact: I've been to 10 countries!
Favorite Spot on Campus: Building C at Mountaintop

Kate Manning '27

Hometown: Bedford Hills, NY
Major(s): Computer Science and Business (CSB)
Program: Computer Science and Business (CSB)
College: Intercollege Interdisciplinary Program
Campus Involvement: Women in Computer Science (events coordinator), TRAC Fellow, Computer Science and Business Association (CSBA), Rossin Junior Fellow, Outing Club
Fun Fact: I have flown a plane!
Favorite Spot on Campus: The Linderman Library basement

Sydney Mikesell '27

Hometown: Chappaqua, NY
Major(s): Community and Global Health
College: College of Health
Campus Involvement: Women's Club Soccer, Pi Beta Phi, Pre Vet club
Fun Fact: My parents recently moved to Rabat, Morocco
Favorite Spot on Campus: Farrington Square

Annabelle Parker '28

Hometown: Houston, TX
Major(s): Anthropology, History
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Campus Involvement: Admissions Tour Guide, United Nations Youth Representative, Community Service Office (CSO) Tutor, Eckardt Scholar, Cru (Christian Campus Ministry) Leadership Team, assistant at the Office of Fellowship Advising
Fun Fact: I speak Dutch
Favorite Spot on Campus: E.W. Fairchild-Martindale Library (FML)

Maya Robinson '27

Hometown: Oreland, PA
Major(s): History
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Campus Involvement: LUSSI, Passport to Success, Greek Life (Mu Sigma Upsilon), FLOC, Taylor Swift Club, Pre-Law Society, Lehigh Dancin'
Fun Fact: I met Tom Holland!
Favorite Spot on Campus: Linderman Library Rotunda

Raquel Romero '27

Hometown: The Bronx, NY
Major(s): Civil Engineering
College: P.C. Rossin College of Engineering & Applied Science
Campus Involvement: Dominican Culture Club, Student Senate, Greer Scholars, and LUSSI
Fun Fact: I have a Beagle!
Favorite Spot on Campus: The Science, Technology, Environment, Policy, and Society Building (STEPS)

Eliza Taub '27

Hometown: Manhattan, NY
Major(s): Spanish and Hispanic Studies, Psychology
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Campus Involvement: Equestrian Team CoCaptain, Tour Guide, Lehigh Chabad
Fun Fact: I built a kitchen in Costa Rica
Favorite Spot on Campus: First floor of the Health, Science & Technology building

Shara VanPraagh '27

Hometown: Oradell, NJ
Major(s): Industrial and Systems Engineering
College: P.C. Rossin College of Engineering & Applied Science
Campus Involvement: Admissions Tour Guide, Lehigh Orientation Leader, Club Sports (Soccer and Lacrosse, Lehigh OutreachISE Undergraduate Research, Greek Life
Fun Fact: My birthday is "1234"
Favorite Spot on Campus: HST upstairs booths

Isabelle Waksman '27

Hometown: Yardley, PA
Major(s): Biology
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Campus Involvement: President of Challah for Hunger, Chabad, Association of Student Alumni, Social Impact Fellow, College of Health Research, Tour Guide and Admissions Ambassador
Fun Fact: I first visited Lehigh just to see Linderman Library in person!
Favorite Spot on Campus: Williams Hall Greenhouse

Vaughan Winnicki '27

Hometown: Bayport, NY
Major(s): Political Science, Psychology
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Campus Involvement: Admissions Tour Guide, Philharmonic Orchestra, Private Violin Studies
Fun Fact: I can type 100 words per minute
Favorite Spot on Campus: Top floor of STEPS