Below are the individuals who will serve as Team Ambassadors for NIBS 2023. Their roles are to:
- Connect with teams prior to the competition
- Answer questions about Cedar Falls, Iowa, and the host university
- Give participants a sense of what to expect when they arrive
- Serve as their team’s primary host and best friend while at the NIBS Case Competition
Each team has been assigned its own Ambassador. Participants and coaches are encouraged to contact the individual designated for their school.
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BEATRICE CHALIAmbassador for: Manchester Metropolitan University Interests: Music, books, and good food. Favorite thing about UNI: So many things happening on campus, amazing support from faculty. |
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COLBY BROWNAmbassador for: Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences Interests: Sports, football, baseball, chillin’, TV shows, running, and eating. Favorite thing about UNI: $5 sushi Fridays! |
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COLLIN LINDENAmbassador for: UC Leuven-Limburg Interests: Trucking, hunting, and working on cars. Favorite thing about UNI: The people you meet and the stories they have to share. |
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DONA DINITHI FERDINANDOAmbassador for: Babeș-Bolyai University Interests: Listening to music, reading novels, going on road trips. Favorite thing about UNI: The warm, welcoming atmosphere.
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GAVIK KURUPPUAmbassador for: Avans University of Applied Sciences Interests: Rowing, working out, designing, handy work, and too many other things to mention here! Favorite thing about UNI: Study abroad programs, networking opportunities, the ability to chase your dreams, and so much else than I can’t put it into words. |
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KAR MEHAmbassador for: Hanze University of Applied Sciences Interests: Reading novels, listening to music, working out. Favorite thing about UNI: The Center for Multicultural Education. |
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LAURA BOSTWICKAmbassador for: Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences Interests: Soccer, art, and making new friends! Favorite thing about UNI: The community. Everyone here supports the success, creativity and individuality of every student. |
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LYDIA TAYLORAmbassador for: International Business Academy Interests: Being outside; hiking, rock climbing, paddle boarding. Favorite thing about UNI: The many opportunities to try something new and gain leadership experience at such a young age! |
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MARIAH AMBROSEAmbassador for: Woosong University Interests: Working out / weightlifting, trying new foods and new cafés, watching movies, attending game nights with friends, reading. Favourite thing about UNI: I love how UNI is open to collaborating with the community, from welcoming high school students who visit UNI to hosting events. UNI is always willing to lend a helping hand. |
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MAURA LEVIAmbassador for: TU Dublin Interests: Volleyball, reading, and hanging out with friends! Favorite thing about UNI: The people I’ve met here and the activities I have gotten involved in. |
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McKENNA HOHENADELAmbassador for: Budapest Business School Interests: Running, working out, volunteering, and hiking. Favorite thing about UNI: The variety of student organizations that provide everyone with a place they feel comfortable. And, of course, the campanile! |
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MCLAY LAMPEAmbassador for: Bishop’s University Interests: Cooking, swimming, camping, model painting. Favorite thing about UNI: The excellent food served on and off campus. |
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MURSAL AHMED KHATIANAmbassador for: St. Mary’s University Interests: Working out, gaming. Favorite thing about UNI: Panther Pride, size of the campus. |
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YILIN ZHANGAmbassador for: LAB University of Applied Sciences Interests: Travel, cooking, basketball. Favorite thing about UNI: The friendly people. |
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ZACHARY DECKERAmbassador for: Universidad del Istmo Interests: Premier League soccer. Favorite thing about UNI: The size of the school makes it really easy to build strong connections with professors and students. |
