Welcome to the Student Alumni Ambassadors’ web page!!
The Student Alumni Ambassador organization is affiliated with the office of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving. We primarily assist with Alumni and campus functions. At these events, we greet and assist our guests, who typically include Rosary Hill/Daemen College Alumni, friends of the College, families, and current students. We participate in events such as the Distinguished Alumni Dinner, Easter Bunny Brunch, and the Daemen College Golf Classic. We also help plan Family & Homecoming Weekend. Becoming a member of this unique organization will present many great opportunities to build relationships, network, and meet alumni and supporters of the college. Past opportunities included receptions with Spike Lee, Naomi Wolf, Ice-T, Comedian Bobby Collins, Rob Sullivan, Pat Buchanan, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Dave Coulier/“Uncle Joey” from the sitcom Full House.
Joining this organization a few years ago has greatly influenced our lives. Student Alumni Ambassadors has given us many opportunities to interact with alumni. We have also enjoyed meeting notable figures and getting to know many of the original members of the college. The Ambassador organization has truly opened many doors for us and is an experience that we would strongly recommend to all students.
Sincerely,
Sarah Beth Pilch
Chief Ambassador
Damian F. Desbordes
Leadership & Development Chair
Christina Giunta
Secretary
Sarah Beth Chief Student
Alumni Ambassador
Physical Therapy ‘09/’11
My name is Sarah Beth, and I am a Physical Therapy major from Syracuse, N.Y. What interested me most about this organization were the rare and vast opportunities available. I have had the privilege to meet and work with many students, alumni, faculty, and friends of the school; and I have enjoyed becoming an involved and active member of the Daemen community. Through helping with events, I have realized the importance of alumni support, including the generosity of many who have helped Daemen to become a thriving academic center. I am honored to be the Chief this semester and am thankful to the ambassador program for helping me to further develop my leadership skills.
Damian Leadership & Development Chair
History & Government 7-12 ’08
My name is Damian and I am from Baltimore, Maryland. One of my main reasons for joining SAA was because I heard it was a lot of fun, you meet great people, and I feel you get a real chance to see what happens "after college." The connections and event are other details that seal the deal. My major is History & Government 7-12 with hopes of becoming the President of a small college someday!
Christina Secretary
Spanish ‘09
My name is Christina, and I am Spanish and International Business Major from Lockport, N.Y. I wanted to join the SAA program to become more involved in the Daemen Community. As a commuter student, I feel that this will be a great opportunity to become connected.
Kyle Fundraising Chair
Physical Therapy ‘10/’12
My name is Kyle. I am studying to become a Physical Therapist here at Daemen. The reasons why I joined the Student Alumni Ambassador program was so I could be more involved on campus, meet new people and socialize with others. I am also currently the Daemen College Club Hockey Team's President and a member of the Peer Disciplinary Review Board
Amy Coordinator
Spanish ‘11
My name is Amy. I am a Spanish Adolescence Education major from Hammondsport, NY. I wanted to become a Student Alumni Ambassador to get involved in the Daemen community and meet some new people. So far being an Ambassador has been a great experience and a lot of fun!
Laura Health Care Studies ’09
My name is Laura and I am a health care studies major. I chose to apply to become part of SAA because I had heard many positive aspects about it from close friends. I thought the group would benefit me in multiple ways personally, such as, expanding leadership and people skills and meeting new people. Being part of SAA also allows me to give something back to my school in an optimistic manner.
Jessica Human Resource Management ‘09
My name is Jessica, and I am majoring in Business Administration with specializations in Human Resources and Sport Management. I decided to become involved with the Student Alumni Ambassadors because I have always been interested in the planning process that goes into the events that we put together on campus. I enjoy working with current and former students to help execute some great programs!
Vanessa Childhood/Special Education ‘09
My name is Vanessa. I am a Childhood Special Education major. I joined the SAA program to get involved on campus, to increase my social and leadership skills, as well as getting the opportunity to meet and interact with new people. I look forward to communicating with the alumni this year.
Stephen Special/Childhood Education ’08
My name is Stephen. I am a Childhood/Special education major. I joined SAA to become more active in the Daemen College community. I also joined to meet new people and to help my networking opportunities.
Jenn Physician Assistant ’11
My name is Jenn. I wanted to join the Student Alumni Ambassadors because I wanted to make myself a well rounded person. I also wanted to get more involved on campus as well as creating connections that otherwise I would not have. I feel Student Alumni Ambassadors has created that opportunity to not only connect with my campus but also with the people that currently will and have attended Daemen College.
Chelsea Physical Therapy ‘10/’12
My name is Chelsea and I am a physical therapy major. I became a SAA because I was looking for a leadership opportunity. I was always involved with numerous activities in high school, so I looked forward to doing the same at Daemen. I also saw it as an opportunity to interact with the Daemen community and become more involved on campus.
