Student Ambassador Program Members

Claudia Batista '25

University: University of Maryland, College Park
Program: Information Science
Transferred From: Montgomery College
Class: Junior

Other Languages Spoken: Portuguese & Spanish
Fun Fact: Claudia loves to travel. She has been to 6 continents and over 30 countries!

Favorite thing about USG: The close-knit community - everyone is welcome here!

Karen Chij '26

University: University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Program: Social Work
Transferred From: Montgomery College 

High School: Gaithersburg High School 

Class: Junior

Other Languages Spoken: Spanish
Fun Fact: Karen loves listening to music and getting outdoors, especially exploring new hiking spots!

Favorite thing about USG: There are many things, but my favorites are that it is close to my home, the small classes, and the free counseling from the Center for Counseling & Well-being. 

Moises De Leon '25

University: University of Maryland, College Park
Program: Communication
Transferred From: Montgomery College

High School: Kennedy High School
Class: Junior

Other Languages Spoken: Spanish
Fun Fact: Moises grew from 5'4 to 6ft in just one summer!

Favorite thing about USG: The small classes and connections you make with your professors. 

Fabio Garay '25

University: University of Maryland, College Park
Program: Communication
Transferred From: Montgomery College

High School: Einstein High School

Class: Junior

Other Languages Spoken: Spanish

Fun Fact: Fabio is a huge fan of adventures and adrenaline. Some highlights include skydiving, parasailing, and slingshots!

Favorite thing about USG: Location, affordability, and scholarship opportunities.

Cemia Gomes '25

University: University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Program: Translational Life Science Technology (Applied Biotechnology)
Transferred From: Montgomery College 

High School: Springbrook High School 

Class: Senior

Other Languages Spoken: Bangla & Hindi
Fun Fact: Cemia claims that she's am not a seafood person, but she secretly likes fried calamari. Shhh!

Favorite thing about USG: The relaxing outdoor spaces on campus, especially the swing in the Garden of Unity and Peace. 

Vrushali Patel '25

University: University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Program: M.P.S. Biotechnology
Bachelor's Degree From: St. Xaviers College, Ahmedabad India

Class: Graduate Student

Other Languages Spoken: Hindi & Gujarti

Fun Fact: Vrushali is an international student from India!

Favorite thing about USG: The warm and welcoming environment. Staff members are so helpful and friendly!

Sudha Sudhaker '25

University: University of Maryland, Baltimore
Program: Nursing
Transferred From: Montgomery College

High School: Sherwood High School

Class: Senior

Other Languages Spoken: Telegu

Fun Fact: Sudha loves to knit!

Favorite thing about USG: The academic and social resources students have access to in order to support them in any way.

Shevaughne Wilson '25

University: University of Maryland, College Park
Program: Communication
Transferred From: Montgomery College

High School: Gaithersburg High School

Class: Junior

Other Languages Spoken: Jamaican Creole (patios)

Fun Fact: Shevaughne can sing. He once represented his high school as a tenor for the Montgomery County Youth Choir (MCYC).

Favorite thing about USG: The relationship between classmates and professors. I truly love the closeness at USG!