Gateway Ambassadors

def. Gateway Ambassador - role model and spokesperson for the Gateway Program through various activities (see below for more information )

def. Gateway Career Ambassador - student assistant who holds weekly office hours to provide support and general career information to peers (see below for more information )

Meet our 2008-2009 Ambassadors

Class of 2009

Christian Bacon Christian Bacon

Evan Lebovitz
Gateway Career Ambassador

Evan Lebovitz
Jill Carey Jill Carey Chelsea Michael Chelsea Michael
Gina Colaizzo Gina Colaizzo Tabor Pearson Tabor Pearson
Shiliang John Cui Shiliang Cui Torin Perez Torin Perez
Michael Feniger Michael Feniger Sarah Reddan Sarah Reddan
Ashley Gray Ashley Gray Sara Walter Sarah Reddan

Class of 2010

Kyle Basting Kyle Basting Alex Shnayder Alex Shnayder
Marissa Braverman Marissa Braverman Christopher Shumeyko
Gateway Career Ambassador 		Christopher Shumeyko
Ross Kalman Ross Kalman Daniel Stefan
Gateway Career Ambassador 		Daniel Stefan
Samriddhi Malla Samriddhi Malla Michaela St. Onge
Gateway Career Ambassador 		Michaela St.Onge
Alan Raisman Alan Raisman    

GA Responsibilities:

  • Participating in formal presentations showcasing the Gateway Program at first year group meetings, Family Weekend sessions, networking events, Lafayette's Career Fair, Leopard Career Connections Day, alumni dinner panels, campus workshops and programs.
  • Assisting Career Services in developing strategies to raise student participation in Gateway.
  • Offering feedback on programs and events to assist in programming efforts.
  • Publicizing Gateway events as needed.
  • Attending a required training session to provide guidance and support for programs and events
  • Participating in a minimum of 2 events/semester

GA Rewards:

  • Gaining early admission to events to meet alumni and recruiters, if interested.
  • Receiving nametags with ‘Gateway Ambassador’ recognition.
  • Receiving Gateway Ambassador business cards.

All Gateway Ambassadors must first be nominated by a member of the Career Services staff. If you are interested in joining the team please contact your individual Gateway counselor. For all other inquiries contact Alana Gallo at galloa@lafayette.edu.

GCA Responsibilities:

  • Offering guidance on the Job Vault, Vault Library.
  • Assisting with resume/cover letter construction.
  • Providing guidance with internships and externships.
  • Utilizing web and career library resources.

GCA Rewards:

  • Paid position
  • Gain a greater understanding of career resources and opportunities
  • Recognized for leadership, professionalism and career knowledge

A Gateway Career Ambassador must first serve as a Gateway Ambassador and must be nominated and selected by a member of the Career Services staff.

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