
Academics change lives is the theme of this year’s Presidential Ambassadors Program at Fitchburg State University. The program fosters leadership development among students by providing unique opportunities to design and implement projects that strengthen communities.
"Our Presidential Ambassadors embody the momentum and mission of Fitchburg State. They take the lessons learned in the classroom and bring them to life through service, leadership, and innovation. Their work reminds us that education is not only about personal achievement, but also about building stronger communities and opening doors for those who will follow. I am proud of the example they set and grateful for the energy and vision they bring to our campus and beyond," President Donna Hodge said
This year’s Presidential Ambassadors are: Veronica Barton, Kole Broderick, Alexis DeSimone, Priscilla Fordjour, Geybrell Liriano, Sophia Moore, Sydney-Amelia Nortelus, Peter J. Norton, Alexis Sandmann, Reshawn Stewart, Aidan Thompson, Matthew Gill and Julia Arena. Arena and Gill are returning Presidential Ambassadors. Learn more about the ambassadors below.
“The Presidential Ambassador Program exemplifies who we are at Fitchburg State,” said Dr. Christine Dee, Professor of History and Special Assistant to the President, who will supervise the ambassadors this year. “We love to learn, to build, and to move forward. The ambassadors combine their academic interests with project management skills to enact positive, meaningful change. Dr. Hodge empowers all students at Fitchburg State to chart their own educational path. This program is an example of the student-focused opportunities the president has created at the university.”
If you would like to request the Presidential Ambassador(s) to attend and elevate your event fill out the form below. Please be advised that Ambassadors navigate full schedules of academics and extracurricular activities, so not every request may be accommodated.
Ambassadors

Julia Arena

Veronica Barton

Kole Broderick

Alexis Desimone

Priscilla Fordjour

Matthew Gill

Geybrell (not the same as Gabriel) Liriano

Sophia Moore

Sydney-Amelia Nortelus

PJ Norton

Lexi Sandmann

Reshawn Stewart

Aidan Thompson
These students represent the best of who we are and the best of where we’re going.