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Student Ambassador Program

Current CLA Ambassadors

The CLA Ambassador Program is a dynamic group of undergraduate student leaders who share their unique experiences of Temple with prospective students, families, alumni and community members, and promote the college in a variety of ways. CLA ambassadors gain access to many valuable professional development and leadership opportunities by volunteering at on-campus events, hosting prospective students, and assisting the dean’s office and faculty.

Lourdes Cardamone
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Political Science Major; Criminal Justice Minor '26
Hometown: Colorado

Committing to Temple was a huge decision for me, so I know how scary it is. I love love LOVE getting to chat to people about the real things, how to make friends, what CLA classes are actually like, and all those things we all think when visiting colleges but are too afraid to ask. I also love what I study and what a do in my internships so it's a joy to talk about it!

Interests: President of Temple Student Government President of Temple University Democrats and hold a couple of positions in my sorority Alpha Xi Delta! But I love coffee and thrifting when I’m not busy!

Anna Cramer
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Criminal Justice Major; English Minor '25
Hometown: Montgomery County, PA

I love working as a CLA ambassador because I have had a great experience as a criminal justice student at Temple and love to share my story and insight with protective students. I enjoy talking with students about what they are interested in and connecting on a 1-1 level with people considering Temple. I also love speaking to families and learning more about people who come from all over to see Temple!

Interests: Reading, writing, cross stitching, interning at the Defenders Association of Philadelphia, working as an RA.

Emma Devine
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Psychology Major; Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies Minor '25
Hometown: Delaware County, PA

I love seeing prospective students light up when they hear me talk about Temple's psychology program. Seeing them get excited when they imagine themselves here is such a cool experience, and I love to help students feel more confident that this is the right place for them!

Interests: I love music, singing, and dancing. I'm in the Psychology Majors Association and Low Key Acapella. I also enjoy going to Goodnight Yoga at the gym on campus! I'm an intern in Tuttleman Counseling's Resiliency Resource Center. I'm studying abroad in Temple Rome next semester!

Gabby Duncombe
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Neuroscience: Systems, Behavior, & Plasticity Major; Clinical and Health Psychology Minor; Acting Certificate '27
Hometown: East Stroudsburg, PA

I love being able to share my passion for Neuroscience and the Liberal Arts with students, and help them learn about every opportunity they can take advantage of. The best part about the work I do is seeing prospective students I’ve helped in the past become a part of the Temple community and thrive in what they’re doing!

Interests: Clinical Research, Theater, Dancing, Piano Performance, and Stage + Film Acting

Mateo Perez Presmanes
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Global Studies & Political Science Major; French Minor '27
Hometown: Santander, Spain

As an international student, I know how confusing and overwhelming starting college can be, especially at a big school like Temple. I love being a resource for prospective and incoming students and helping them transition to Temple. Last year, a prospective student came with her mom to the Visit Center to get information about CLA and Temple. She had studied abroad in Spain, where I come from,  so we immediately connected. This year, we saw each other on campus. She had chosen Temple and remembered me!

Interests: I am passionate about languages. I speak seven (Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Latin, and Ancient Greek) and am currently learning Arabic and Russian. Additionally, I absolutely love music. I am a professional singer specializing in religious Renaissance music and currently sing at two of Temple’s magnificent choirs. I am also an avid reader. My favorite book is The Brothers Karamazov by Russian writer Fyodor Dostoevsky.

Laasya Ravipati
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Neuroscience: Systems, Behavior, & Plasticity Major; Clinical and Health Psychology Minor '26
Hometown: Chantilly, VA

I love being able to share my own experiences at Temple and within the College of Liberal Arts with prospective students and families. I remember being in their shoes not too long ago so being able to provide clarity and help them figure out how they fit here on campus feels like a full circle moment.

Interests: On campus I am part of the Harm Reduction Coalition, Grey Matters Neuroscience Journal, and Delta Kappa Delta Sorority. I also do research at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine. In my free time, I like to read, go thrifting, or cafe hop around Philly with my friends.

Testimonials

Read testimonials from some of the past ambassadors below!