MEET OUR STUDENT AMBASSADORS
Student Ambassadors are current UVA School of Architecture students who are excited to connect with you and share what life at the A-School is all about. Have questions about classes, studio culture, student organizations, or living in Charlottesville? They’re happy to offer honest insight and talk through their experiences.
A quick reminder: Student Ambassadors aren’t involved in admissions decisions and can’t review portfolios or applications. For official admissions information, requirements, or deadlines, please contact a-school-admissions@virginia.edu.
After you submit the form, a Student Ambassador will reach out to schedule a time to chat. Most respond within about a week, depending on availability and the academic calendar. We can’t wait to connect and help you get to know the A-School community!
Undergraduate Student Ambassadors
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| Nicole Brager Hometown: Richmond, VA |
Rachael Buchanan Hometown: Virginia Beach, VA |
Calla Chung Hometown: Ashburn, VA |
Kaya DeMarco Hometown: Arlington, VA |
| Major: Bachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning Minors: Architecture, Global Sustainability |
Major: Bachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning Minors: Historic Preservation, Landscape Architecture |
Major: Bachelor of Science Architecture Minors: Global Sustainability |
Major: Bachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning Minors: Anthropology, Landscape Architecture |
| Ask me about: Student Organizations and Clubs, Study Abroad, Greek Life, Urban Planning Opportunities |
Ask me about: Student Council and Student Self Governance, Community Service, Greek Life, Student Employment |
Ask me about: Student Organizations and Clubs, Study Abroad, Student Employment |
Ask me about: Student Organizations (Student Planning Association), Student Employment, Internal Transfer, Urban Planning Opportunities, Anthropology, Landscape Architecture, Work-Life Balance, Charlottesville |
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| Noah Depeyrot Hometown: Alexandria, VA |
Lola Garvie Hometown: Fredericksburg, VA |
Matthew Kish Hometown: Richmond, VA |
Isabella Koch Hometown: Loudoun County, VA |
| Majors: Bachelor of Architectural History, Bachelor of Science Architecture Minor: French |
Major: Bachelor of Science Architecture Minors: Architectural History, Civil Engineering |
Major: Bachelor of Science Architecture Minors: Civil Engineering, Government, Urban and Environmental Planning |
Major: Bachelor of Science Architecture Minors: Civil Engineering, Global Sustainability |
| Ask me about: Student Organizations and Clubs, Study Abroad, Work-Life Balance |
Ask me about: Student Organizations and Clubs, Student Employment, Work-Life Balance, Transferring View Lola's Portfolio |
Ask me about: Student Council, Student Employment, Music Department Matthew's LinkedIn |
Ask me about: Outdoors Activities/Clubs, General Student Clubs, Extracurricular Involvement, Student Employment |
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| Caroline Long Hometown: Reston, VA |
Leia Morrissey Hometown: Norfolk, VA |
Malanie (Lanie) Myaing Hometown: Lynchburg, VA |
Ginny Nelson Hometown: Alexandria, VA |
| Major: Bachelor of Science Architecture Minor: Architectural History, Urban and Environmental Planning |
Major: Bachelor of Science Architecture Minors: Architectural History, Global Sustainability |
Major: Bachelor of Science Architecture Minors: Architectural History, Health and Wellness, Urban and Environmental Planning |
Major: Bachelor of Science Architecture Minor: Landscape Architecture, Urban and Environmental Planning |
| Ask me about: Student Leadership, Greek Life, Student Life in Charlottesville, On Campus Employment View Caroline's Portfolio |
Ask me about: Student Organizations and Clubs, Music-related Extracurricular Activities, Work-Life Balance, Student Employment Leia's LinkedIn |
Ask me about: Student Organizations and Clubs, Student Employment, Student Leadership, Work-Life Balance, Art and Fashion-related Extracurriculars, Student Living |
Ask me about: Study Abroad, Club and Intramural Sports, Student Employment |
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| Sydney Richardson Hometown: Norfolk, VA |
Sajani Silla Hometown: Dallas, TX |
Noah Stengel-Eskin Hometown: New York, NY |
Delaney Stevenson Hometown: Richmond, VA |
| Major: Bachelor of Science Architecture Minors: Global Sustainability, Landscape Architecture |
Major: Bachelor of Science Architecture Minors: Business |
Majors: Bachelor of Science Architecture, Bachelor of Arts Interdisciplinary Studies Minor: Architectural History |
Majors: Bachelor of Architectural History, Bachelor of Science Architecture |
| Ask me about: Student Organizations and Clubs, Student Employment, Student Living |
Ask me about: Student Organizations and Clubs, Volunteering, Internships |
Ask me about: Student Organizations and Clubs, Volunteering, Study Abroad, Greek Life, Internships, Pursuing a Double-Major, Starting an Organization, Living in Charlottesville Visit Noah's website: "Designed Conversations" |
Ask me about: Student Organizations and Clubs, Study Abroad, Work-Life Balance |
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| Alan Watts Hometown: Richmond, VA |
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| Major: Bachelor of Science Architecture Minors: Economics, Latin, Social Entrepreneurship |
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| Ask me about: Student Leadership and Student Self Governance, Study Abroad, Externships and Internships, Greek Life View Alan's Portfolio |
Graduate Student Ambassadors
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| Jasmine Bender Hometown: Southwest Harbor, ME |
Caroline Chappell Hometown: Arlington, VA |
Augustin Cruz Hometown: Arlington, VA |
Jeffrey Dillenbeck Hometown: Charlottesville, VA |
| Current Program: Master of Urban and Environmental Planning Undergraduate Program: Bachelor of Arts in Outdoor Leadership (Warren Wilson College) |
Current Program: Master of Architecture (Path 3) Undergraduate Program: Bachelor of Arts in Art History (Flagler College) |
Current Program: Master of Architectural History Undergraduate Program: Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (George Mason University) |
Current Program: Master of Architecture (Path 3) Undergraduate Program: Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies (UVA) |
| Ask me about: Life in Charlottesville, A-School Culture and Social Life as a Graduate Student, Adjusting to Graduate School after Working Full-Time, Local Outdoor Activities, Cross-Disciplinary Coursework, Summer Design Institute (SDI) |
Ask me about: Being a Path 3 Student, Coming to Architecture without an Architecture background, A-School Culture and Social Life as a Graduate Student |
Ask me about: Being a Non-traditional Student and returning to School after a First Career, Work/Study/Life Balance, Society of Architectural Historians (SAH) |
Ask me about: Life in Charlottesville, Internships and Externships, the A-School Student Association of Graduate Architects (SAGA) |
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| Chloe Kikstra Hometown: Norfolk, VA |
MJ Minutoli Hometown: Vienna, VA |
Stuart Pollock Hometown: Westfield, NJ |
Sara Soba Hometown: Atlanta, GA |
| Current Program: Master of Architecture (Path 3) Undergraduate Program: Bachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning (UVA) |
Current Program: Master of Landscape Architecture (Path 3) Undergraduate Program: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design (Virginia Commonwealth University) |
Current Program: Master of Architecture (Path 3) Undergraduate Program: Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies and History (Connecticut College) |
Current Program: Master of Landscape Architecture (Path 3) Undergraduate Program: Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (Dickinson College) |
| Ask me about: Life in Charlottesville, Internships and Externships, the A-School Student Association of Graduate Architects (SAGA) |
Ask me about: Social Engagement, Study Abroad, Queer Life in Charlottesville, Work-Life Balance, Studio Life, Changing Careers, Spots to Eat at in Charlottesville |
Ask me about: Life in Charlottesville, Internships and Externships, the A-School Student Association of Graduate Architects (SAGA) |
Ask me about: Outdoor Activities, Graduate Student Life, Housing, Returning to School After Professional Work, Student Association of Landscape Architects (SALAD), Study Abroad |
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| Kippy Terry Hometown: Kansas City, MO |
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| Current Program: Master of Urban and Environmental Planning Undergraduate Program: Bachelor of Arts in Human Geography (University of Wisconsin-Madison) |
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| Ask me about: Adjusting to Graduate School after Working Full-Time, Being an Out-of State Student, Student Directed Planning Concentrations, Life in Charlottesville, Work/Study/Life Balance |