Current Ambassadors
2023-2024
Bailey Sherley
Expected Graduation: Spring 2024
Major: Agricultural and Food Business Economics
Minor: Business Administration
Extracurricular Involvement
- WSU Young Farmers and Ranchers
- WSU Meat Evaluation Team
Favorite class taken at WSU?
My favorite class I’ve taken is ANIM_SCI 481 Special Topics in Study Abroad. I loved being able to travel and learn about agriculture in other parts of the world.
Why WSU?
Growing up I was always involved in the agricultural industry, and I knew it was something I wanted to continue to be a part of! I wanted to stay in Washington state for school and WSU has one of the best agricultural programs in the state, making WSU the perfect fit for me! Not to mention I am a third-generation coug!
Michael Ramirez-Martinez
Expected Graduation: Fall 2024
Major: Agricultural Education
Minor: Spanish
Extracurricular Involvement
- Ag ED Club
- MECHA
- MANRRS
Favorite class taken at WSU?
My favorite classes taken at WSU is AG_ED 430. I particularly appreciated how hands-on this class was, especially with the labs and my professors made being in the classroom much more enjoyable.
Why WSU?
I decided to attend WSU because of its exceptional Ag program and the promising job prospects upon graduation. My involvement in FFA and attending state convention at WSU made me develop a strong fondness for the campus, and its proximity to my home was an added bonus.
Sandra Crook
Expected Graduation: Spring 2024
Major: Agricultural Education
Extracurricular Involvement
- Ag Ed Club
What is special about being a CAHNRS Coug?
CAHNRS is very welcoming and the professors are awesome. In a CAHNRS class it will most likely be hands on and filled with other CAHNRS cougs which makes it easier to make friends in or related to your major. There are a lot of much needed jobs for CAHNRS majors, and the Student Success and Academic Programs office makes sure to connect us with industries related to our major where we can meet one on one and get our name out.
Delaney Shattuck
Expected Graduation: Winter 2024
Major: Agriculture and Food Security
Extracurricular Involvement
- Ag Ed Club
Favorite class taken at WSU?
Entomology! It’s unique and there are a lot of fun projects!
Why WSU?
Both of my parents graduated from WSU and I love the community!
Miguel Fuentes
Expected Graduation: Spring 2025
Major: Agricultural Technology and Production Management
Minors: Human Resource Management and Wine and Beverage Business Management
Extracurricular Involvement
- Team Mentoring Program
- Student Worker at the Rec Center
- CAHNRS Student Senate Treasurer
Why WSU?
I chose WSU because I really enjoyed the campus and the environment when I visited. Also, I was very interested in everything they had to offer Ag-related. It was very interesting to me to find a school that had a lot of programs, clubs, and activities that had to do with agriculture.
What is your favorite thing about WSU?
I really enjoy WSU’s campus, and how there are many places where you can spend time. Also, I believe that community is very important here.
Rocio Sevilla
Expected Graduation: Spring 2026
Majors: Agricultural and Food Business Economics and Agricultural Economics
Extracurricular Involvement
- Cougar Marching Band
- 2022-2023 Queen Miss Lake Chelan
Favorite class taken at WSU?
My favorite class that I have ever taken was ANIM_SCI 101 because I got to pet some baby cows!!
Why WSU?
WSU is the ideal fit for the career I want to pursue. I chose it because it felt like a great community!
Shelby Smith
Expected Graduation: Spring 2024
Major: Apparel Merchandising
Extracurricular Involvement
- LUXE Magazine Editor-in-Chief
- Cat Mom
- AMDT Annual Fashion Show Assistant Stage Manager
- CAHNRS SSAP Student Worker
Favorite class taken at WSU?
Historic Costumes! The history of fashion is not only interesting but also super important!
Why WSU?
I had never visited or lived in the PNW before and wanted a new adventure!
What is special about being a CAHNRS Coug?
CAHNRS encompasses a wide range of majors while still highlighting all of their unique qualities!
Gabriela Servin
Expected Graduation: Spring 2026
Majors: Apparel Merchandising and Design
Extracurricular Involvement
- LUXE Magazine
Favorite class taken at WSU?
My favorite class I have taken at WSU is patternmaking! I see myself using what I learned in that class very often.
Why WSU?
I mainly chose WSU because of my major. I always knew I would major in fashion and there aren’t many schools in Washington that offer that major.
Andrew Hewitt
Expected Graduation: Spring 2025
Major: Animal Sciences | Pre-Veterinary
Extracurricular Involvement
- Happy consumer of PB & J clubs sandwiches
- Backpacking
- Rock Climbing
- Working with USDA research animals
- Seasonal vet clinic work
- Father of 2 cats
Favorite class taken at WSU?
ANIM_SCI 166 – Young Horse Handling. Each student has their own horse that they work within a small class of around 20. The instructor is amazing and the techniques are all applicable and useful. There are lots of TAs for 1-on-1 help. It’s an amazing class if you can get a spot!
What advice do you have for underclassmen?
Make/Join class discords so if you ever have questions you can quickly get them answered and get help.
Why WSU?
I chose WSU because of the Animal Sciences program – specifically, the Honors College connection to Vet School.
Sam Snekvik
Expected Graduation: Spring 2026
Major: Animal Science | Pre-Veterinary
Minor: Genetics and Cell Biology
Extracurricular Involvement
- Horseback Riding
- Running
Favorite class taken at WSU?
ANIM_SCI 174 is a class out at the beef center where you learn about cow and calf production. You also get hands-on experience with the cattle here on campus.
Why WSU?
I chose WSU because of the great community and the program for my major!
Chelaya Mosby
Expected Graduation: Fall 2024
Major: Animal Sciences | Pre-Veterinary
Minor: Genetics and Cell Biology
Extracurricular Involvement
- Undergraduate research in Dr. Davenport’s lab
- Strides for Equality Equestrians
- Fostering kittens
Favorite class taken at WSU?
Animal Rights and Welfare! Improving the lives of animals is something I am super passionate about, so it was nice to take a class that allowed me to explore that side of animal sciences.
Favorite spot on campus
The football stadium of course!
Why WSU?
Both of my parents went here and WSU has amazing animal science and agricultural programs that I knew would help prepare me for vet school.
Emma Ferari-Zimmerman
Expected Graduation: Spring 2024
Major: Animal Sciences | Pre-Veterinary
Minor: Food Science
Extracurricular Involvement
- Human Development Club Vice President
- 2023 WSU Extension 4-H Washington State Teen Conference Intern
- Food Science Club
- STAGE
- Students for Cultivating Change
What is special about being a CAHNRS Coug?
Being a CAHNRS Coug means meeting so many different people in different fields, but all having an appreciation for growing and learning together.
Favorite class taken at WSU?
There are so many! I would probably have to pick Dr. Irlbeck’s Animal Science 315 class – Captive Exotic Animal Nutrition, Husbandry, and Management. Over the short summer semester, I attended lectures that looked at various animals for all their basic needs – from aquatic, reptiles, insects, avian, and larger mammal species. By the end of the semester, I had created a miniature zoo addressing all 5 Freedoms and considering their welfare. I also really enjoy learning from Dr. Irlbeck who has a lot of experience in this field.
Why WSU?
I chose WSU because of the community primarily, but I also love the Pullman area. There is such a diverse community and a wide range of opportunities for everyone that I really felt that I would find my place during my time here.
Erick Vergara Barrios
Expected Graduation: Spring 2024
Major: Animal Science | Pre-Veterinary
Extracurricular Activities
- MECHA de WSU
- WSU Omega Delta Phi
Favorite class taken at WSU?
My favorite class is ANIM_SCI 454 – Dairy Cattle Artificial Insemination and Early Pregnancy Diagnosis. Getting to work hands-on with cows twice a week is a unique and super fun experience as a student.
Why WSU?
I chose WSU because they have always provided me a source of support – from the application process all the way until now, nearing the end of my undergraduate career at WSU.
Advice for underclassmen
The best advice I could give is to develop connections with your professors early on. Having a personal connection with your professors makes your academic experience so much more motivating. Also don’t be afraid to get involved in clubs and organizations, other people are in the exact same position as you. Make your experience here fun and unique!
Mackenzie Potter
Expected Graduation: Spring 2025
Major: Animal Science | Pre-Veterinary Science
Extracurricular Involvement
- Cougar Cattle Feeding Lab Employee
- Young Farmers and Ranchers Club
- Intramural Sports
- Cooperative University Dairy Students | Reproduction Chair
- Spin Classes at the Rec Center
Favorite class taken at WSU?
My favorite class would have to be ANIM_SCI 481 – Special Topics in Study Abroad: Animal Production Systems in the World. I had the opportunity to study abroad in Costa Rica over the summer after my fist year in college. I got to learn more about animal production, explore the culture, and make great memories with my crew there. Plus who doesn’t love to travel AND get class credit for it?!?
Why WSU?
I chose WSU because of the amazing animal science program. I also wanted to go out of state to try something new and get to be on my own.
Kassandra Vogel
Expected Graduation: Spring 2024
Major: Economics (Environmental)
Minor: English
Extracurricular Involvement
- Pi Beta Phi
- Daily Evergreen
- Cougar Connector
Why did you choose WSU?
I truly felt welcomed into the coug family the first time I stepped onto campus. I knew after that visit that WSU was where I wanted to be.
What is your favorite thing about WSU?
I love the WSU community and the many opportunities to be involved and give back. As I have become a more active member of this community, I have experienced growth both as a person and in my love for WSU.
Ashley Dickerson
Expected Graduation: Spring 2025
Major: Economics Policy and Law
Minor: Economic Business
Extracurricular Involvement
- Tennis Club
- Econ Club
- Pre-Law Society
Favorite class taken at WSU?
My favorite WSU class ever taken has to be Philosophy 103 because it makes you look at conflicts from a different perspective than what you are used to. It is a really fun class in general too!
Why WSU?
I chose WSU because many of my relatives went to WSU and wanted to carry on the tradition!
Steven Valdez
Expected Graduation: Fall 2026
Major: Agricultural Food and Business Economics
Minor: Agricultural Technology Production Management
Extracurricular Involvement
- Swing Dance Club
- Econ Club
- AgTM Club
Favorite class taken at WSU?
Econ 101
Why WSU?
I chose WSU because it has a really good program for my degree. Plus, you really can’t beat in-state tuition!
Brooke Stutzer
Expected Graduation: Spring 2025
Major: Forest Ecology and Management
Minor: Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Sciences
Favorite class taken at WSU?
SOE 300, I learned so much from both Dr. Bill and the Kamiak Butte.
Why WSU?
I was recruited by the WSU Women’s Rowing team.
Kyle Booey
Expected Graduation: Spring 2024
Major: Wildlife Ecology
Minor: Forestry & Zoology
Extracurricular Involvement
- Designing a Barn Owl box for manufacturing here at WSU
- Undergraduate Research Assistant – Camera Trap Analysis
- Virtual reality design and data collection for School of the Environment
Favorite Professor at WSU
SOE 300 with Dr. Bill, he really cares about students and understands the stressors that affect students. He is very understanding and a master of his craft.
Favorite Spot on Campus
The Chinook, because of the sauna!
What is special about being a CAHNRS Coug?
I feel like I am working towards something that might help the circumstances that we find ourselves in as a society.
Isabel Luke
Expected Graduation: Spring 2024
Major: Environmental and Ecosystem Sciences
Minors: Earth Science and Biology
Extracurricular Involvement
- WSU Geo-Analytical Lab work
- Brelsford Visitor Center Employee
What is special about being a CAHNRS Coug?
It’s a very welcoming and inclusive community, you’ll often find you have classes with the same people and it’s easy to make friends and form study groups! The professors and advisors are also really amazing they’re really invested in their students and want them to succeed!
Favorite class taken at WSU?
SOE 303. I really liked it because I got to learn applicable knowledge about environmental risk management in the PNW. I also had some great friends in there! 🙂
Why WSU?
When I toured here, I found that I loved the campus and the general Coug spirit.
Natalie Camerino
Expected Graduation: Spring 2025
Major: Food Science
Minor: Entrepreneurship
Extracurricular Involvement
- Dr. Ganjyal’s Food Processing Lab
- Club Volleyball
What is special about being a CAHNRS Coug?
Being a CAHNRS Coug is like being a part of a supportive family. Everyone is so friendly, are supportive, and you get to make great personal connections with lots of students and staff.
Favorite class taken at WSU?
Chem 105 because I struggled with all my friends in that class.
Why WSU?
I chose WSU because my advisor for Food Science is amazing. She showed me how inviting WSU was and gave me the smoothest transition into college. She was supportive of everything that I wanted to do in college and helped make that happen for me.
Steven Verver
Expected Graduation: Fall 2024
Major: Food Science
Extracurricular Involvement
- Vice President of the Food Science Club
What is special about being a CAHNRS Coug?
Despite including a large number of majors, everything within CAHNRS is super intertwined so you’re able to have that common ground with all of your fellow CAHNRS Cougs. This makes CAHNRS and Cougs very much like a family because we all have that commonality.
Favorite class taken at WSU?
Instrumental and Sensory Analysis of Food. This class provided lots of opportunities to learn the various ways that food products are analyzed during innovation and before being released to consumers. We got to learn about the ways food products are evaluated in a lab and through a consumer sensory panel.
Why WSU?
When I was deciding which college to attend, everyone I spoke to within WSU, CAHNRS, and the School of Food Science was very friendly and welcoming. The sense of community here really made it a no-brainer to choose WSU.
Sydney Ferari-Zimmerman
Expected Graduation: Spring 2024
Major: Human Development | Family and Consumer Sciences
Extracurricular Involvement
- CAHNRS Ambassadors Leadership Team Manager
- CAHNRS Student Senate Secretary and Public Relations
- Human Development Club President
- Student Teacher at Asotin High School
- Cat Mom!!
What is special about being a CAHNRS Coug?
Hands down the community. You meet so many amazing people with similar and different interests as you. We look out for each other and share so many amazing opportunities to participate in.
Favorite class taken at WSU?
I have loved every single class I have taken! I think one of the classes that prepared me the most for my future career was HD 479 – Program Planning. I love organization and planning events so it was super fun to be able to put together a whole program by myself! I still use a lot of the information from that class to this day, especially when it comes to planning curriculum in classes. Plus, any class with Dr. Debbie Handy as my professor will make my day!
Why WSU?
I chose WSU because of my experiences here. I was an FFA student in high school and attended FFA state convention on campus for two years. I fell in love with the campus and the town. I’ve never felt more at home than here in Pullman – it felt like home long before it became my actual home.
Emily Libey
Expected Graduation: Spring 2025
Major: Human Development | Family and Consumer Sciences
Extracurricular Involvement
- Volunteer Cheer Team Coach at PHS
- Volunteer Fashion Design Teacher at PHS
Favorite class taken at WSU?
HBM 258 or AMDT 211 would have to be my favorite classes I’ve taken so far! In HBM, we learned how to cook and prepare food in an industrial kitchen. In AMDT we learned how to sew garments! They are my favorite because I am a hands-on learner and cooking and sewing are some of my hobbies!
Why WSU?
I chose WSU because I grew up in Pullman and had on of the best colleges in my backyard. I am a 3rd generation Coug and love being able to share so many memories with my family and fellow Cougs!
Hannah McCready
Expected Graduation: Spring 2025
Majors: Human Development and Psychology
Minor: Business
Extracurricular Involvement
- Human Development Club
- PsychSquared
Favorite class taken at WSU?
SOE 110. The content had little to do with my major but I LOVED this class! I found the lab fun and exciting and the content was eye-opening.
Why WSU?
I chose WSU because it is close to my hometown.
JT Umayam
Expected Graduation: Spring 2025
Major: Human Development
Minor: Military Science
Extracurricular Involvement
- WSU Army ROTC Cadet
- Filipino American Student Association President
Favorite class taken at WSU?
HD 205 with Mary Kay! It was such an eye-opening and interactive class!
Why WSU?
I chose WSU because it was an in-state school, but still far enough from home to allow me to further develop as an adult.
Cali Newby
Cali is based on WSU Vancouver’s Campus!
Expected Graduation: Spring 2024
Major: Human Development
Minor: Psychology
Extracurricular Involvement
- Baking
- Paddleboarding
- Hiking
- Naps with my dogs!
Favorite class taken at WSU?
Parent-child relationships! It was such an enlightening course. So much of the content discussed in class can easily be reflected upon in our own lives and caretaker relationships.
Why WSU?
I really loved the smaller campus size here in Vancouver and was excited to see that WSU had a Human Development program. I am hoping to pursue a child life specialist position or a family resource specialist role!
Shauna Flores
Expected Graduation: Spring 2024
Major: Agricultural Biotechnology
What is special about being a CAHNRS Coug?
The people you meet in CAHNRS are all super kind and there’s Ferdinand’s ice cream at just about every event.
Favorite class taken at WSU?
Plant Genetics and Breeding
Why WSU?
Washington has such varying climates across the state and the diversity of what plants are grown here is really cool to me. WSU is also so well known for its agriculture programs that it felt like the right choice.
Jose Perez-Olmos
Expected Graduation: Fall 2025
Major: Fruit and Vegetable Management
Minor: Viticulture and Enology
Extracurricular Involvement
- CAHNRS Student Senate Chair
- MANNRS
Favorite class taken at WSU?
V&E 113: I learned a lot about the wine industry!
Why WSU?
WSU had the most programs I was interested in. I am also constantly reminded of FFA since state convention is typically held here!
Lauren Stubbs
Expected Graduation: Spring 2024
Major: Field Crop Management
Minor: Soil Science
Extracurricular Involvement
- Student Employee
- WSU Winter Wheat Breeding Program
Favorite class taken at WSU?
Dr. Koenig’s Soil Fertility class (Soil Sci 441). Soil fertility was a combination of analyzing crop production methods and learning about the chemical processes that take place in our soils. It was a challenging, engaging, and fun class!
Why WSU?
I chose WSU because I felt included and welcomed in the CAHNRS family. CAHNRS Cougs all share the unique responsibilities of further advancing their professional fields while carrying on the land-grant legacy of our university. For me, it is an honor and a joy to be a part of the CAHNRS community as a student, employee, and soon, a proud alumnus.
Hannah Smith
Expected Graduation: Spring 2025
Major: Viticulture and Enology
Extracurricular Involvement
- Girls Gains WSU
- Intern at Merry Cellars Winery
Favorite class taken at WSU?
Plant Pathology 300! It covered a lot of useful information and we got to do a field trip!
Why WSU?
I chose WSU because I love the campus and I wanted to be close to family.