Interested in becoming an Ambassador?
Ambassadors are students with a passion for sharing the UMR story. Every year the office of Admissions looks for students who are personable, outgoing and excited about UMR.
Applications available annually in spring semester. All inquiries can be sent to [email protected]
UMR Ambassadors
Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Lakeville, MN
Graduation Year: Fall 2025
Career Interest: Medical Degree or MD/PhD
Why did you choose UMR: UMR seemed like the best fit because the BSHS was a good program in which I could explore many career paths involving health care while keeping an open mind to future opportunities. I attended UMR Scholarship Day and was able to get the Mayo Clinic Invest in Success and HealthCORE scholarships which are now a big piece of my UMR journey.
Favorite place to eat in Rochester: Pho Chau
Favorite place on campus: 318 Commons
Favorite UMR memory: Going to Long Beach, California to present my research project along with other UMR students at a research conference. I loved being able to travel with my peers and getting to meet fellow researchers!
Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Good Thunder, MN
Graduation Year: 2026
Career Interest: Physician Assistant
Why did you choose UMR: I chose UMR because of the small class sizes and access to resources and Professors. I also enjoy the proximity to Mayo Clinic and the opportunities that come with it!
Favorite place to eat in Rochester: Ootori Sushi
Favorite place on campus: The library at USquare
Favorite UMR memory: Finals week activities because it's a chance to get together with other students and relax on campus.
Pronouns: he/him
Hometown: Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Graduation Year: 2025
Career Interest: Anesthesiologist
Why did you choose UMR: I really enjoyed the smaller size of the campus; it really encouraged relationship-building with professors, staff and other students. The close proximity to Mayo Clinic is also something I have really benefited from.
Favorite place to eat in Rochester: Pho Chau
Favorite place on campus: The Nest
Favorite UMR memory: My favorite memory had to be sledding at Professor Bright’s place. I got some serious airtime on one of the hills, so much so that my apple watch tried calling the ambulance because I wiped out so hard.
Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Eau Claire, WI
Graduation Year: Spring 2028
Career Interest: Physician Assistant
Why did you choose UMR: I chose UMR because I have always known I wanted to be in health care and when I found out about how UMR is a health care driven school, I knew this was the best place I could make the most out of my passion. The size of the school also drove me towards it because that would mean interpersonal relationships with the professors and students.
Favorite place to eat in Rochester: Crave
Favorite place on campus: The gelato shop near campus
Favorite UMR memory: Being on an intramural volleyball team gave me a chance to play a sport that I love and spend time with friends outside of a classroom.
Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Eagan, MN
Graduation Year: 2024
Career Interest: Medical Lawyer
Why did you choose UMR: I chose to attend the UMR because of its strong academic reputation, innovative programs and the opportunity to be part of a vibrant and supportive community.
Favorite place to eat in Rochester: Pasquale’s
Favorite place on campus: USquare
Favorite UMR memory: One of my most cherished memories at the UMR was during finals week. The Rochester Student Association went above and beyond, providing students with nourishing meals to keep our energy up. It wasn't just the food, but the sense of community that left an impact. Sharing a meal with my peers, taking a break from our studies and feeling the support from the RSA made the challenges of finals week more bearable. It showed the strong bond and spirit of the UMR community.
Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Maple Lake, MN
Graduation Year: Fall 2025
Career Interest: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Why did you choose UMR: I chose to attend UMR because of the overall feeling of anticipation I got when I walked onto campus. I had not gotten that excitement from the other places I had visited telling me that this was the school for me. But that is not why I am still here at UMR. That feeling did eventually wear off throughout the first year when the classes got hard and the roommate disputes were difficult. I continue to choose to attend UMR because the professors are fantastic about what they do and the drive of the students around me is like no other. We all work together to push towards our goals. The first-hand medical experience you can get from Mayo being so close to campus is not comparable to anywhere else. UMR will be the school that will help me get to my end goal of being a physician.
Favorite place to eat in Rochester: Sorellina’s by Victoria’s
Favorite place on campus: Intercultural Center
Favorite UMR memory: Arts and Health Bracelet making event. It was really fun with a bunch of friends making something to remember the year by.
Pronouns: he/him
Hometown: Mountain Lake, MN
Graduation Year: Fall 2026
Career Interest: Psychiatry
Why did you choose UMR: I chose to go to the UMR for two main reasons: it's relatively close to home, and it's surrounded by Mayo Clinic. But now that I've had one year of experience at UMR, I'd say I've also been able to benefit from the small class sizes and being able to share a common goal with my classmates. I love all of these factors because I can still go home to see family for important events, have easy access to events led by Mayo (like career fairs or trainings on how to apply), one-on-one time with professors and getting to be on a first name basis and I'm surrounded by others who also have a passion for health care!
Favorite place to eat in Rochester: Hot Chip Burger Bar
Favorite place on campus: Group Fitness Studio at the SLC
Favorite UMR memory: My favorite UMR memory is when an LLC hosted a Charcuterie Board Night and my friends and I got to be on the top level of the SLC, looking out over the skyline and eating meat, cheese and fruits while pretending to be fancy.
Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Maple Grove, MN
Graduation Year: Fall 2026
Career Interest: Pediatric surgery with a specialty in either neurology or cardiology
Why did you choose UMR: I chose UMR because of the close proximity to the Mayo Clinic and the plentiful opportunities to engage with the community and Mayo through the school. I also enjoy the smaller class sizes and ability to seek one-on-one help.
Favorite place to eat in Rochester: Nupa Mediterranean Cuisine
Favorite place on campus: The 2nd Floor of 318 Commons because of the study spaces and greenery
Favorite UMR memory: My favorite UMR memory would be getting into a regenerative lung lab with Mayo thanks to the eMERGing mentor program through the school. I was able to grow my knowledge in the field of pulmonary medicine, and I gained a better understanding of the new innovations in technology available and its impacts on regenerative research. The lab was a fun environment to be in, and it grew my interest in medical sciences relating to our pulmonary and cardiac systems.
Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Shakopee, MN
Graduation Year: Spring 2025
Career Interest: Occupational Therapy
Why did you choose UMR: When I went on my tour during my senior year of college, I loved how small the campus was. I could tell that a community was built at the school not just with students but also faculty members. Another reason I chose UMR was the opportunities I was offered by being so close to Mayo Clinic. I knew that the environment that UMR offered was the one for me.
Favorite place to eat in Rochester: Thai Pop
Favorite place on campus: The Nest
Favorite UMR memory: The White Water Trip during Raptor Ready Week both as a Freshman and an Orientation Welcome Leader (OWL). Getting to know my closest friends the first year and connecting with new students the second year was fun!
Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Badger, MN
Graduation Year: Spring 2025
Career Interest: Cancer Research
Why did you choose UMR: I chose to attend the UMR for many reasons. For starters, I absolutely love the health science focus. All of the students at UMR have a passion for health care and all of the faculty and staff are extremely supportive of that passion. Another reason for me was the small class sizes. I originally came from a small school, so I really feel at home at UMR. Lastly, I love all of the opportunities that UMR has to offer, specifically the connections with Mayo Clinic. One of our programs with Mayo Clinic has actually helped me make the decision to apply to graduate school this fall, a decision I couldn't be happier about.
Favorite place to eat in Rochester: Canadian Honker – I work there :)
Favorite place on campus: 2nd Floor at 318 Commons
Favorite UMR memory: My favorite UMR memory is Raptor Ready Week my freshmen year because I was able to meet so many new people and new friends that I am still friends with today.
Pronouns: he/him
Hometown: Eden Prairie, MN
Graduation Year: Spring 2027
Career Interest: Neurosurgery
Why did you choose UMR: I chose UMR because of its focus on medical careers and its proximity to Mayo.
Favorite place to eat in Rochester: Pho Tai
Favorite place on campus: One Discovery Square
Favorite UMR memory: My favorite UMR memory was definitely Bridge week. I met a lot of my friends there, and I got to do a bunch of cool things for free.
Pronouns: she/they
Hometown: Centerville, MN
Graduation Year: Spring 2026
Career Interest: Surgical First Assistant
Why did you choose UMR: I love that we have a smaller school with a lot of opportunities for connections with professors and fellow students.
Favorite place to eat in Rochester: Crave or Qdoba
Favorite place on campus: My favorite place on campus is Peace Plaza because I love seeing all of the different people in Rochester enjoying the communal spaces and it just has a relaxing atmosphere.
Favorite UMR memory: My favorite UMR memory was going to Whitewater State Park during my freshman year orientation week.
Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Tokyo, Japan & Philippines
Graduation Year: Spring 2027
Career Interest: MD-PhD
Why did you choose UMR: I chose UMR because of its focus on health care, small class sizes and caring faculty. I always feel supported with the endeavors I pursue, which makes UMR special.
Favorite place to eat in Rochester: Bebap
Favorite place on campus: The 2nd Floor of 318 Commons
Favorite UMR memory: My favorite UMR memory is when we hosted the first RapTunes event during Valentine's season last year because it was a fulfilling moment for me, and we received a lot of support from fellow students.
Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Chippewa Falls, WI
Graduation Year: Spring 2025
Career Interest: Research, with a PhD or eventually MD/PhD
Why did you choose UMR: I chose UMR, of course because of the small class size and JustAsk but also because it also was clear that my Ambassador was integrated in her community. She kept saying "Hi" and trading jokes with students and faculty alike as we went. That was the college life I wanted, and well here I am!
Favorite place to eat in Rochester: Mango Thai or Gilberto’s
Favorite place on campus: Two Discovery Square and Room 10 in 318 Commons
Favorite UMR memory: One of my favorite UMR memories is attending Raptor Game Group's RAGE Night. I had a lot of fun destressing right before finals and final projects through board games, video games and painting a Jenga piece. It was also rewarding as a club officer to see the amount of people attending and enjoying the night.
Pronouns: he/him
Hometown: Luverne, MN
Graduation Year: Spring 2027
Career Interest: Geriatric Psychiatry or Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Why did you choose UMR: I chose UMR because the small class sizes were very familiar to me coming from a rural community. You won't get the level of community building that we see here at larger schools.
Favorite place to eat in Rochester: Hollandberry Pannekoeken
Favorite place on campus: The 2nd Floor of 318 Commons
Favorite UMR memory: My favorite memory at UMR is winning the People's Choice Award my first time presenting at the Spring Research and Education Symposium.
Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Roseville, MN
Graduation Year: Spring 2026
Career Interest: Physician Assistant in Women’s Health
Why did you choose UMR: I really enjoyed the small class sizes with the strong community feel. The drive and focus surrounding Health Sciences was also a big factor in choosing UMR.
Favorite place to eat in Rochester: Twigs Tavern and Grille
Favorite place on campus: My favorite place on campus is the first floor of Two Discovery Square near the newly renovated Cafe Steam!
Favorite UMR memory: My favorite UMR memory was the 2024 UMR Olympics hosted by the UMR Running Raptors - I loved getting to see all of the different student groups compete against each other as well as faculty members in different events!
Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Cottage Grove, MN
Graduation Year: Fall 2025
Career Interest: Physician
Why did you choose UMR: I chose UMR because of its small class sizes, which make it much easier to learn. I also liked the proximity to Mayo because it allows me to be more involved in health care.
Favorite place to eat in Rochester: Mango Thai
Favorite place on campus: The 2nd Floor of 318 Commons
Favorite UMR memory: I liked the Latino Dance Night because even though we didn't have a lot of experience in dancing, everyone had a lot of fun!
Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Chanhassen, MN
Graduation Year: Spring 2028
Career Interest: Aesthetics Physician Assistant
Why did you choose UMR: I chose UMR because of the tight knit community, emphasis of health care and the connection to the Mayo Clinic.
Favorite place to eat in Rochester: Marrow
Favorite place on campus: Discovery Square
Favorite UMR memory: Celebrating the end of our first week of classes with my close friends!
