Graduate School Graduate Student Ambassadors
Have questions about a specific program? Please feel free to contact any graduate school student ambassador with any questions you may have regarding graduate study at the University of Louisville
The graduate student ambassador program provides current graduate students an opportunity to become involved in graduate student recruitment and retention efforts, while providing them networking and professional development skills. Ambassadors assist with graduate student orientation, visitation day, the doctoral hooding ceremony and many other programs and receptions.
Official 2023-2024 Graduate Student Ambassadors:
Joy Adeleye |
Name: Joy Adeleye Major: PhD in Urban and Public Affairs Hometown: Ogbomoso, Nigeria Undergraduate Institution: Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (Nigeria) Graduate Institution(s): University of Ibadan (Nigeria), University of Louisville. Favorite Aspect of Studying at UofL: "The multicultural diversity on the part of faculty and students, makes this intellectual community a vibrant one." |
Anika Mehta |
Name: Anika Mehta Major: Public Health - Health Management and Policy Hometown: India Undergraduate Institution: Dr.D.Y.Patil University Graduate Institution: University College Dublin Favorite Aspect of Studying at UofL: "The diversity and opportunities." |
Mary Sumlut |
Name: Mary Sumlut Major: Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics Hometown: Owensboro, Kentucky Undergraduate Institution: Brescia University Graduate Institution: University of Louisville Favorite Aspect of Studying at UofL: "The opportunity to build a close-knit community and collaborate with my colleagues, fellow grad students, and faculties." |
Marie Pruitt |
Name: Marie Pruitt Major: Ph.D. in English Rhetoric and Composition Hometown: New York, NY Undergraduate Institution: City University of New York (CUNY) at Brooklyn College Graduate Institution: Miami University of Ohio Favorite Aspect of Studying at UofL: "Collaborating with faculty members and fellow graduate students on research projects." |
Hossam Magdy Balaha |
Name: Hossam Magdy Balaha Major: PhD in Bioenginering Hometown: Gharbeya, Egypt Undergraduate Institution: Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt Graduate Institution(s): Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt and University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA Favorite Aspect of Studying at UofL: "The vibrant academic community and the extensive research opportunities available." |
Chaitra Khapate |
Name: Chaitra Khapate Major: Masters in computer science Hometown: Raichur. Karnataka, India. Undergraduate Institution: Siddhartha Institute of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad, India Graduate Institution: University of Louisville. Favorite Aspect of Studying at UofL: "The vibrant campus life at UofL offers numerous activities for student engagement, fostering a healthy study-life balance. I enjoy networking at various events, and collaborating with friends." |
Chandrima Chatterjee |
Name: Chandrima Chatterjee Major: PhD in Health Management and Policy (Public Health) Hometown: Kolkata, West Bengal, India Undergraduate Institution: Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, KIIT deemed-to-be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India Graduate Institution(s): Prasanna School of Public Health, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India and Faculty of Health, Medicine, and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Netherlands Favorite Aspect of Studying at UofL: "The wide array of opportunities the University offers makes it student friendly. Moreover, the events that happen across the campus are very engaging." |
Smriti Maskey |
Name: Smriti Maskey Major: PhD in Epidemiology and Population Health Hometown: Kathmandu, Nepal Undergraduate Institution: Pokhara University, Nepal Graduate Institution: The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, Texas, and the University of Louisville Favorite Aspect of Studying at UofL: "Students at UofL have access to various resources designed to help them succeed academically and reach their future goals. The faculty and staff are incredibly supportive and easy to approach." |
Mifleh Al Araydeh |
Name: Mifleh Al Araydeh Major: PhD Nursing Hometown: Irbid, Jordan Undergraduate Institution: Jordan University of Science and Technology Graduate Institution: University of Louisville Favorite Aspect of Studying at UofL: "The supportive community and faculty. Alongside my passion for nursing research, I thoroughly enjoy attending events and engaging with the vibrant community at UofL." |
Olufunmilayo "Funmi" Babarinde |
Name: Olufunmilayo "Funmi" Babarinde Major: Epidemiology and Population Health Hometown: Ibadan, Nigeria Undergraduate Institution: University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Nigeria Graduate Institution: University of Louisville School of Public Health and Information Sciences Favorite Aspect of studying at UofL: "Abundant resources to ensure excellence in academic career and life beyond. In addition, I like that it's a friendly community of diverse people and there is a great deal of volunteering opportunities." |
Julia Kachanova |
Name: Julia Kachanova Major: PhD in Biology Hometown: St. Petersburg, Russia Undergraduate Institution: St. Petersburg State Forest Engineering University Graduate Institution(s): University of Padua (Italy), University of Louisville Favorite Aspect of studying at UofL: "The diversity of events and options to get involved, high academic standards, beautiful campus, supportive and inclusive staff and environment." |