Meet the Ambassadors
Welcome to our Ambassadors page! Here you can learn more about our dedicated team of ambassadors.
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Emma Almeida
Major: Computer Engineering
Concentration: Computer Systems
Year: Senior
I am a senior from Herndon, Virginia. Outside of ECE Ambassadors, I am a part of Purdue SWE, and am a TA for ENGR 131/132. In my free time, I love to bake and workout!
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Venya Bhardwaj
Major: Electrical Engineering
Concentration: Semiconductors and Microelectronics
Year: Junior
I am a junior from Hillsborough, New Jersey. Outside of ECE Ambassadors, I am the Society of Women Engineers Social Director. I am also a TA for ECE 20007, and am participating in research with VIP at the Birck Nanotechnology Center. I love to listen to music and workout in my free time!
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Paul Cavounis
Major: Computer Engineering
Concentration: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Year: Senior
I'm from Long Island, NY and I love playing basketball and piano
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Alan Chi
Major: Electrical Engineering
Concentration: Semiconductors and Microelectronics
Year: 2025
I've had the opportunity to intern at Texas Instruments over the last two summers in Dallas. I also play Ultimate Frisbee for Purdue and a Dallas Club team, and in my free time, I enjoy playing Volleyball, gaming, and hanging out with my friends!
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Meredith Dawes
Major: Electrical Engineering
Concentration: Automatic Controls
Year: Graduate Student
I have completed a co-op at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center and am completing the 4+1 program at Purdue. I enjoy rock climbing, hiking, and running.
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Zoe Drechsler
Major: Computer Engineering
Concentration:
Year: 2025
I'm from Cincinnati, OH and I'm passionate about embedded systems and networking. I've completed a co-op rotation at Cisco as well as internships at NASA and SpaceX. Outside of school I like running, cooking, and sporting events!
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Jennifer Ferguson
Major: Computer Engineering
Concentration: Computer Systems
Year: Senior
I am from Detroit, MI, and I am interested in embedded systems and FPGA research. In my free time I like to ski, go for walks, and play volleyball.
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Zach Fielding
Major: Computer Engineering
Concentration: Computer Systems
Year: 2025
My passion for Software and Computer Engineering led me to Purdue University where I obtained a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering with a minor in Mathematics. During my time at Purdue I refined my skills working as a Lead Graduate Teaching Assistant and spending my summers as a Software Engineering intern for UnitedHealth. Now, I am returning to Purdue to obtain my Master in Computer Engineering.
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Maddie Flanagan
Major: Computer Engineering
Concentration: Computer Systems
Year: Senior
I'm from San Diego, CA, and I'm passionate about computer architecture and embedded systems. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, getting together with my friends, and cooking.
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Mariam Ghoneima
Major: Electrical Engineering
Concentration: Electric Power and Energy Systems
Year: Graduate Student
I am from Fishers, Indiana but currently live in Dubai. I am interested in how we can use electrical engineering to create green energy systems that are sustainable for our environment! My main hobbies include tennis, sudoku, and photography.
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Angelina Goldsmith
Major: Computer Engineering
Concentration: N/A
Year: Junior
I am from Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey. I am interested in embedded system development! My main hobbies include running, sewing, and baking.
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Collin Hoffman
Major: Computer Engineering
Concentration: Computer Systems
Year: 2025
I'm interested in applying embedded system and FPGA knowledge to solutions in the national security domain. Outside of school and work, I enjoy running, hiking, sailing, skiing, and watching Purdue athletics.
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John Linnane
Major: Electrical Engineering
Concentration: Electric Power and Energy Systems
Year: Senior
I am a fourth-year EE student out of Munster,IN interested in Renewable Power Generation, specifically nuclear fission. Outside of class, I like to run, golf, play guitar, and spend time with my two dogs.
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Leo Malachowski
Major: Electrical Engineering
Concentration: Quantum Technology, Microelectronics & Semiconductor Devices, Wireless and Optical Engineering
Year: Junior
I’m from McLean,Virginia. Outside the classroom and ECE, I am involved in various research programs around Purdue, and I am on a Purdue Grand Prix racing team
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Eshan Mathur
Major: Computer Engineering
Concentration: Microelectronics and Semiconductors
Year: Junior
I am a student that’s passionate about semiconductors, computer architecture, and silicon engineering. In my free time, I enjoy hiking new trails, watching sports, and spending time with friends and family.
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Evelyn McCarthy
Major: Electrical Engineering
Concentration: None
Year: Senior
I’m a senior studying electrical engineering, and in my free time I love to read and go to Purdue football games! Since coming to Purdue, I’ve also become a huge Purdue basketball fan. Boiler up!
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Micah Morikuni
Major: Electrical Engineering
Concentration: Semiconductors and Microelectronics
Year: 2025
Back home, I love to bowl and canoe paddle. I am involved in multiple clubs at Purdue, including Hawaiian Cultural Club, College of Engineering Ambassadors, and ECE Ambassadors.
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Christian Nonemaker
Major: Computer Engineering
Concentration: Semiconductors and Microelectronics
Year: Senior
When I'm not in school, I enjoy going to the gym, playing soccer, and surfing.
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Jash Pola
Major: Electrical Engineering
Concentration: Microelectronics and Semiconductors
Year: Junior
I was born and raised in Louisville, KY. I have completed internships at GE Appliances and Sandisk and participated in the STARS program at Purdue. Outside of work, I enjoy watching movies and playing sports.
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Connor Powell
Major: Electrical Engineering
Concentration: Electric Power and Energy Systems
Year: Senior
I am originally from the California Bay Area. I love to ski and skimboarding at the beach. Previously worked at Western Digital and am currently working at Milwaukee Tool.
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Aidan Prendergast
Major: Electrical Engineering
Concentration: Semiconductors and Microelectronics
Year: 2025
Head Graduate Teaching Assistant for ASIC Design and Researcher for SCALE AI Hardware Development. Interests in Semiconductor Devices, Computer Architecture, AI Models and Applications. Loves Teaching, Learning, Skiing, Hiking, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Cooking, and Video Games.
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Zachary Reichel
Major: Computer Engineering
Concentration: N/A
Year: 2025
I had a chance to complete a Co-op with ZF alongside the co-op, I studied abroad at Ruhr University Bochum Germany. The GEARE program helped me mix two of my interests into a single amazing experience. Outside of academics, I participated in Boiler Gold Rush as a Team Supervisor International. I enjoy sand volleyball, video games, and traveling.
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Aiden Reittinger
Major: Electrical Engineering
Concentration: Automatic Control
Year: Junior
My name is Aiden Reittinger, I am an electrical engineering student here at Purdue university interested in the research and development of robotic systems. I also love teaching others and am currently a teaching assistant for ECE 20007.
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Zafeer Aaryan Reza
Major: Electrical Engineering
Concentration: Electric Power and Energy Systems, Microelectronics and Semiconductors
Year: Senior
I’m from Dhaka,Bangladesh. Outside the classroom and ECE, I love watching and playing soccer and basketball and working out at the Corec. I TA 2 ECE courses and love to go out and have fun when I'm not in a lab working on a circuit!
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Daryle Riegle
Major: Electrical Engineering
Concentration: N/A
Year: Junior
I am from Muncie, Indiana, and I am proud to be a third-generation Purdue Electrical Engineer! In addition to being an ECE Ambassador, I enjoy interacting with students as both a resident assistant and teaching assistant. Outside of school, I like to spend my time hang gliding, riding motorcycles, and sailboating. I am currently interning with Textron Systems.
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Andrew Song
Major: Electrical Engineering
Concentration: Electric Power and Energy Systems, Microelectronics and Semiconductors
Year: Junior
I was born and raised in Parsippany, New Jersey. I have completed an internship with Cummins. Outside of school I enjoy running, watching sports, and traveling.
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Julia Spihlman
Major: Electrical Engineering
Concentration: Automatic Controls
Year: Senior
I am from Valparaiso, Indiana! I am interested in pursuing a career in aerospace controls and have interned at both BAE Systems and Collins Aerospace. Outside of the lab, I enjoy reading, traveling, cooking and baking, and relaxing with a good show.
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Niki Vakil
Major: Computer Engineering
Concentration: N/A
Year: 2025
I am from Southern California and I love going to the beach! Some of my hobbies include reading, drawing, and watching movies.
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Grant White
Major: Computer Engineering
Concentration:
Year: Junior
I’m from Concord, Massachusetts, and I enjoyed participating in the EPICS team at Purdue. Outside of academics, I loving playing on Purdue’s club ultimate frisbee team.
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Joseph White
Major: Computer Engineering
Concentration: None
Year: Senior
Along with doing computer engineering, I am a part of the ISBVI team for EPICS, and I manage the engagement lab at the Dauch Center. Outside of academics, I love longboard freeriding and cruising, hiking, reading, and cooking!
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Samuel Yang
Major: Electrical Engineering
Concentration: Semiconductors and Microelectronics
Year: Graduate Student
Outside of academics I love to play basketball, pickle ball, and tennis. I also love chess!
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Gavin Zyonse
Major: Computer Engineering
Concentration: Software Engineering
Year: Senior
I'm from Tampa, FL, and I'm a member the software team for Purdue Electric Racing. Outside of that I love going to Purdue basketball games and traveling to theme parks with my friends. I also enjoy writing software that solves problems in my life.
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