We are proud of our outstanding students in the Department of ACE and are fortunate to have a group of students to represent the department and tell our story.
The ACE Ambassador Program is a group of trained students who assist prospective students in their college exploration process. Ambassadors work closely with the Department of ACE Undergraduate Programs Office as well as the College of ACES Office of Academic Programs to enhance the admissions process for prospective and incoming students. Our ambassadors also function as leaders and foster a network of peer support where students and prospective students can voice their questions and get information on many aspects of student life.
Graduation Year: 2028
Hometown: Evergreen Park, IL
Concentration: Agricultural Accounting
Ambassador Bio: Nathan is a junior studying Agricultural Accounting with a minor in Business. On campus he is involved in the Accounting club and is a James Scholar. After graduation, he hopes to go into taxes and pass the CPA exams.
Graduation Year: 2027
Hometown: Hanover Park, IL
Concentration: Financial Planning
Ambassador Bio: Jack is a Junior studying Agricultural and Consumer Economics with a concentration in Financial Planning. He is a transfer student from his hometown community college, so he would love to answer any questions about the transfer process. Being a first-year on campus, he has current experiences of what it is like to be new to campus life.
Graduation Year: 2027
Hometown: Hoffman Estates, IL
Concentration: Financial Planning
Ambassador Bio: Nancy is a current Junior at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign studying financial planning and minoring in Business. On campus she is an active member of The Association of Latino Professionals for America, and also apart of Financial Planning Club. After graduation she hopes to work in the wealth management industry and her goal is to be able to help individuals and families achieve financial goals. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and watching new TV shows.
Graduation Year: 2029
Hometown: Monticello, IL
Concentration: Farm Management
Ambassador Bio: Russ Brown is a sophomore studying Farm Management rom Monticello, IL. In his free time, he enjoys spending time outdoors as well as spending time with my friends and family. He is very excited to be ACE Ambassador in the fall!
Graduation Year: 2027
Hometown: Rio, IL
Concentration: Public Policy and Law
Ambassador Bio: Clara is a junior studying Agricultural and Consumer Economics with a concentration in Public Policy and Law. She plans to pursue a career in agricultural law after attending law school. She is currently serving as the 4-H House President and is also involved in Collegiate Farm Bureau and Hoof n' Horn Club.
Graduation Year: 2029
Hometown: Taylorville, IL
Concentration: Agribusiness Markets & Management
Ambassador Bio: Jacob is a student in ACE from Taylorville, Illinois, studying Agribusiness Markets and Management. After graduation, he plans on returning to his family’s corn and soybean operation while continuing to grow his registered Black Angus cattle herd. In his free time, he enjoys staying active in agriculture-based campus organizations, watching Illinois sporting events, and spending time with family and friends.
Graduation Year: 2028
Hometown: Kilbourne, IL
Concentration: Agribusiness Markets & Management
Ambassador Bio: Alexis is a sophomore from Kilbourne, Illinois, located between Springfield and Peoria, studying Agribusiness Markets and Management. She plans to attend law school after graduation to become an agricultural and estates attorney. On campus, she stays active in Sigma Alpha, Hoof N’ Horn, and Collegiate Farm Bureau, which deepens her connection to agriculture and leadership.
Graduation Year: 2026
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Concentration: Public Policy and Law
Ambassador Bio: Asha is studying Agriculture and Consumer Economics concentrated in Public Policy and Law. On campus she is a part of Pre-Law Honors Society, Kappa Alpha Pi, and will soon serve as the Fundraising Chair for Latin-x in Law. After college she plans to take a gap year before attending law school and is excited to speak to prospective students about the application and testing process for Law School or Graduate School.
Graduation Year: 2028
Hometown: Hoffman Estates, IL
Concentration: Agricultural Accounting
Ambassador Bio: Anuj is a sophomore from Hoffman Estates, IL. He is currently studying agri-accounting and hopes to pursue a career in audit or tax after getting his CPA. Outside of class he likes running, working out, and watching football.
Graduation Year: 2028
Hometown: Naperville, IL
Concentration: Public Policy and Law
Ambassador Bio: Sarah is a sophomore majoring in ACE with a concentration in Public Policy and Law with minors in Leadership Studies, Legal Studies, and Political Science. On campus, she is a member of Student Alumni Ambassadors, Pre-Law Honors Society, and Kappa Alpha Pi Pre-Law Fraternity. She is a JBT Scholar and a James Scholar and works as an ACE Student Worker in the Undergraduate Programs Office. Sarah loves Illinois and is looking forward to meeting new students!
Graduation Year: 2029
Hometown: Sullivan, IL
Concentration: Agribusiness Markets & Management
Ambassador Bio: Addison is a sophomore in ACE, with a concentration in Agribusiness Markets and Management. She currently serves as the Design Coordinator for the National Agri-Marketing Association, and the Alumni Relations Chair for Hoof N' Horn. She is also a member of Sigma Alpha and Collegiate Farm Bureau to stay connected on campus through agriculture and leadership. After graduation, she plans to pursue a career in Agricultural Business and Marketing, where she can apply the knowledge and skills gained at UIUC to support producers, strengthen agribusiness operations, and contribute to the continued advancement of the agricultural industry.
Graduation Year: 2028
Hometown: Girard, IL
Concentration: Agribusiness Markets & Management
Ambassador Bio: Karleigh is a sophomore studying Agribusiness Markets and Management. After graduation, she hopes to pursue a career in agronomy retail sales or crop scouting, where she can combine hands-on work with relationship building. In her free time, she enjoys staying involved in agriculture-related organizations, attending Illinois sports games, and spending time with friends and family.
Graduation Year: 2027
Hometown: Naperville, IL
Concentration: Environmental Economics and Policy
Ambassador Bio: Abby is a junior from Naperville, Illinois and is currently double majoring in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, as well as Environmental Economics and Policy.
Graduation Year: 2028
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Concentration: Environmental Economics and Policy
Ambassador Bio: Cecil is a sophomore studying Environmental Economics & Policy with a minor in Legal Studies, planning to attend law school after graduation. She is a member of the JBT Scholars program here at Illinois. Outside of class, she's part of the Mock Trial team as well as a theater RSO and works for Campus Recreation!
Graduation Year: 2028
Hometown: Palatine, IL
Concentration: Public Policy and Law
Ambassador Bio: Fatima is a sophomore from Palatine, Illinois, studying Public Policy and Law with minors in Legal Studies and Business. On campus she is a JBT Scholar, Vice President of DEI and Operations for Society of Women in Public Affairs and a member of the Illini Cross Country and Track & Field Club Team. Fatima is excited to meet future ACE students!
Graduation Year: 2028
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Concentration: Agricultural Accounting
Ambassador Bio: Tavariana is majoring in ACE with a focus on Agricultural Accounting and has a goal of becoming a CPA. When she's not in class you’ll usually find her watching shows in various languages and genres, though horror and comedy are definitely her favorites.
Graduation Year: 2027
Hometown: Vernon Hills, IL
Concentration: Agricultural Accounting
Ambassador Bio: Kristina is a senior from Vernon Hills, IL, majoring in Agricultural Accounting. After graduation, she plans to get my Master's in Accounting and become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Outside of class she likes to spend time with friends, go to sporting events, go on walks, and shop.
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