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Pre-Professional Ambassador Program

Pre-Professional Ambassador Program

One-to-one guidance and support from experienced juniors, seniors and graduate students.

David Oroza, 成人影片鈥檚 Director of Pre-Professional Advising and Fellowships, welcomes first-year, sophomore and new transfer students who are interested in pursuing these professional careers:

  • Dentistry
  • Law
  • Medicine
  • Pharmacy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Physician Assistant
  • Podiatry
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Optometry
  • Veterinary Medicine

Students interested in these careers will be connected to our Pre-Professional Ambassadors, trained by the Office of Pre-Professional Advising and Fellowships. Our mentors are high-achieving juniors, seniors and graduate students who are willing to share their experiences and offer guidance and advice about preparing for a professional career.

We also help interested students find campus resources and professional development opportunities, help establish peer relationships, and promote academic and personal success in the fields of law and health professions.

Our Mission

The Pre-Professional Ambassador Program is dedicated to the academic success and persistence of its participants. A student-centered approach is the program鈥檚 foundation for understanding and serving the diverse needs of its students. Each student is given individualized attention from the staff and ambassadors to encourage progress in their personal and academic development. By participating, students can become better informed about their own skills, the University, campus resources, and opportunities. The services are performed with integrity, understanding, and a desire to assist and support pre-professional students.

Pre-Professional Ambassador Eligibility

  • Rising junior or senior (must have completed two academic years or four semesters at 成人影片)
  • Pursuing a career in law or health professions
  • 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA
  • Meet with mentee(s) at least once a month
  • Previously engaged with the Office of Pre-Professional Advising & Fellowships (OPPAF).
  • Be willing to reach out in communication to fellow students regarding issues discussed by the peer mentors and OPPAF staff.
  • This is a one-year commitment: beginning in the early fall and ending in the spring, with an option of continuing for subsequent semesters/years. If you are graduating early, you are not eligible.
  • Be able to meet with OPPAF staff monthly throughout the academic year

Meet Our 2024/25 Ambassadors

Danielle AkilovMajor

Cognitive Neuroscience

Minor

Public Health & Policy

Graduation Year

2024

Hometown

Bayside, NY

Health Professional Career Interest

Law

Favorite Food

Acai bowls

Favorite way to relieve stress

Taking long walks.

Extracurricular Activities/Hobbies

Emerging Scholars Program, Period Poverty Research in the Political Science Department, cooking new recipes, & going to NY Rangers games.

Major

Criminal Justice

Graduation Year

2025

Hometown

Southbury, CT

Health Professional Career Interest

Law

Favorite Food

Sushi

Favorite way to relieve stress

Painting

Extracurricular Activities/Hobbies

My extracurriculars are the Women’s Soccer Team and the 成人影片 Undergraduate Law Review. Some of my hobbies are working out, listening to music, and doing random art projects.

Rhea Dewal Major

Biology

Graduation Year

2025

Hometown

Forest Hills, New York

Health Professional Career Interest

Physicians Assistant

Favorite Food

Steak

Favorite way to relieve stress

Spending time with family and friends, and watching movies

Extracurricular Activities/Hobbies

Vice-President of the PA club, Co-President of Doctors Without Borders, TA for Physiological Chemistry, going to the gym, and cooking.

Major

Health Sciences

Graduation Year

2026

Hometown

Manlius, New York

Health Professional Career Interest

Medicine

Favorite Food

Penne alla vodka

Favorite way to relieve stress

Playing sports or working out

Extracurricular Activities/Hobbies

Volleyball, basketball, tennis, reading, listening to music.

Nicole-DzhavarovMajor

Biology

Graduation Year

2026

Hometown

Queens, New York

Health Professional Career Interest

Dentistry

Favorite Food

Sushi

Favorite way to relieve stress

Go shopping!

Extracurricular Activities/Hobbies

I love to dance and cook!

Shelly GulkarovMajor

Biology

Graduation Year

2025

Hometown

Forest Hills, New York

Health Professional Career Interest

Medicine

Favorite Food

Pasta

Favorite way to relieve stress

Listening to music and spending time with friends and family

Extracurricular Activities/Hobbies

Doctors Without Borders Co-president, weightlifting, playing piano

Major

Biology

Graduation Year

2026

Hometown

Woodmere, New York

Health Professional Career Interest

Dentistry

Favorite Food

Sushi

Favorite way to relieve stress

My favorite way to relieve stress is by taking long walks with my dog.

Extracurricular Activities/Hobbies

I am part of the pre-dental club, chemistry club, and the Tri-Beta honor society, as well as a tutor in the learning and writing center. I enjoy playing tennis, chess, and photography.

Anna-HollywoodMajor

Biology

Minor

Chemistry

Graduation Year

2025

Hometown

East Meadow, New York

Health Professional Career Interest

Medicine

Favorite Food

Penne alla vodka

Favorite way to relieve stress

Playing ukulele

Extracurricular Activities/Hobbies

I am treasurer of the chemistry club and I am also a member of Dr. Hyatt鈥檚 research group. In my free time i have been enjoying learning songs on the guitar, trying out now coffee spots, and journaling!

Mehakpreet KaurMajor

Biology

Graduation Year

2025

Hometown

New Hyde Park, New York

Health Professional Career Interest

Medicine

Favorite Food

Pizza

Favorite way to relieve stress

Reading

Extracurricular Activities/Hobbies

Volunteering at local fire department, working out, listening to music and singing

Taranpreet (Taran) KaurMajor

Biology

Graduation Year

2025

Hometown

New Hyde Park, NY

Health Professional Career Interest

Medicine

Favorite Food

Anything sweet 馃檪

Favorite way to relieve stress

Baking all kinds of desserts

Extracurricular Activities/Hobbies

Fitness, reading, listening to music

Major

Biology

Graduation Year

2026

Hometown

Roslyn, NY

Health Professional Career Interest

Dentistry

Favorite Food

Cava bowls

Favorite way to relieve stress

Running and baking

Extracurricular Activities/Hobbies

On campus, I’m the Vice-President of the Pre-Dental club. Outside of school I love spending time in NYC, visiting different museums and trying out new food!

Celine PaliakkaraMajor

Health Sciences, Biomedical Concentration

Minor

Biology

Graduation Year

2024

Hometown

Manlius, NY

Health Professional Career Interest

Medicine

Favorite Food

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Favorite way to relieve stress

Taking walks with friends

Extracurricular Activities/Hobbies

I’m a tutor on campus, a volunteer at the Panther Pantry, and a member of the Honors College.

Major

Neuroscience

Graduation Year

2025

Hometown

Uniondale, NY

Health Professional Career Interest

Medicine

Favorite Food

Korean Food

Favorite way to relieve stress

Listening to music, Getting together with my friends, or Watching Kdramas and/or anime

Extracurricular Activities/Hobbies

Some of my favorite extracurricular activities is being President of Neuroscience Society and Peer Mentor of Bridges to 成人影片 Program. Some hobbies I have are swimming, learning Korean, and exploring new cafes.

Getting Connected with an Ambassador

Mentored students agree to:

  • Communicate with their ambassador regularly.
  • Be willing to meet with their ambassador once monthly, virtually or in person on 成人影片’s campus.
  • Submit a Program Evaluation once per semester.
  • Maintain a professional relationship with their ambassador.

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