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Social Transformation Studies Ambassadors

Want to build leadership skills and make meaningful connections? The Social Transformation Studies Ambassador Program gives you the opportunity to do both while representing a community committed to understanding and transforming the world around us.

Social Transformation Studies Ambassadors are majors, minors, and certificate students who are passionate about exploring race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, culture, identity, social justice, and systems of power. As an Ambassador, you'll share your experiences with prospective students, connect with fellow Wildcats, and help others discover how Social Transformation Studies can prepare them to make an impact in their careers and communities.

Ambassadors meet regularly to build friendships, develop professional and leadership skills, and collaborate on projects that promote belonging, critical thinking, and social engagement across campus. Through outreach events, mentorship opportunities, community partnerships, and recruitment activities, you'll gain hands-on experience in communication, advocacy, event planning, and public engagement.

Become an Ambassador and help shape a more connected, inclusive, and engaged Wildcat community.

Applications

Applications for Social Transformation Studies Ambassadors happen on a rolling basis.

Eligible students are:

Declared Social Transformation Studies majors or are pursuing one of our minors (Ethnic Studies, Gender Studies, or Queer Studies) or certificates (Intercultural Competence in Institutions or the Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies graduate certificate).
Interested in representing the program and engaging with prospective and current students
Available to attend regular Ambassador meetings and participate in events

Apply Here (coming soon!)

Applicants will be notified via email regarding application status and next steps.

What Will You Do as an Ambassador?

As a Social Transformation Studies Ambassador, you will:

Represent Social Transformation Studies at recruitment, campus, and community events
Connect with prospective students and families to share your experiences in the program
Support program events, lectures, workshops, and celebrations
Promote Social Transformation Studies courses and opportunities through outreach and media
Serve as a peer leader and mentor for current and incoming students
Provide student perspectives and feedback to faculty and staff
Help cultivate an inclusive and welcoming community for students across our curriculum
Develop leadership skills through public engagement and collaborative projects
Participate in professional development and networking opportunities
Engage with community partners, stakeholders, and initiatives connected to our studies

Why Become an Ambassador?

Social Transformation Studies Ambassadors gain hands-on leadership experience by applying the knowledge and skills they learn in the classroom. Ambassadors strengthen their ability to communicate across differences that make a difference, address complex social issues, and work collaboratively with peers and faculty.

Being an Ambassador helps students build professional networks, develop transferable career skills, connect with faculty, and prepare for graduate school and jobs in public service, nonprofits, policy, education, advocacy, business, healthcare, and many other fields.

Skill Building

Social Transformation Studies Ambassadors develop a wide range of academic, professional, and leadership skills that employers and graduate programs value.

Critical Thinking & Analysis

Analyzing and communicating about complex social issues
Understanding systems, institutions, and power structures in ways that foster connection
Applying intersectional approaches to problem-solving

Communication & Facilitation

Public speaking and presentations
Leading dialogue through and across differences
Active listening and constructive feedback
Working with diverse audiences

Leadership & Advocacy

Community organizing and stakeholder engagement
Social justice work
Ethical decision-making
Coalition and relationship building

Cultural Competency & Inclusion

Working effectively across diverse identities and experiences
Intercultural communication
Inclusive leadership practices
Global and community awareness

Professional Development

Event planning and program support
Teamwork and collaboration
Networking and professional relationship building
Project management and initiative

Research & Problem Solving

Gathering and evaluating information
Identifying community needs and opportunities
Developing creative solutions to social challenges
Translating academic knowledge into real-world impact

The Ambassador Experience

As a Social Transformation Studies Ambassador, you will join a community of students committed to learning, leadership, and social transformation. Ambassadors build lasting relationships with peers, faculty, alumni, and community partners while developing the skills necessary to advance positive change in their professions and communities.

Whether your interests are in education, law, public policy, healthcare, nonprofit leadership, community engagement, business, media, or graduate study, becoming a Social Transformation Studies Ambassador offers an opportunity to put your values into action and demonstrate the power of interdisciplinary learning.