As an SSW Ambassador, you will gain valuable experience while giving back to the School of Social Work. SSW Ambassadors represent the school by assisting in a variety of events, largely related to recruitment and retention. In addition to leading tours of Little Hall, ambassadors assist with events such as Bama Bound (freshman and transfer orientation), University Days, Capstone Scholars Day, Homecoming events, Career Days, and colloquia hosted by the school. Ambassadors are selected through a competitive application and interview process. Details regarding eligibility requirements can be found below.
Meet the 2026-2027 Student Ambassadors
Executive Board
Ashlynn Stephens
PresidentDevin Daniel
Vice President of AdministrationHailey Chappel
Graduate RepresentativeDestiny Lovejoy
Undergraduate RepresentativeAmbassadors
Rylee Bilbo
Gabi Bolling
Creasap Densmore
Lucy Diaz-Drake
Shanterika Foy
Gabriella Frisella
Cordelia Hanson
Reece Helms
Ashlee Jackson
Kiyah Love
Shanelle Marshall-Wiley
Jamiya Reed
Anastacia Roman-Morales
Elisa Robinson
BreLeah Smith
Shana Smith
Kaylen Thomas
LaWanda VanHorn-Rossell
Application Process
Requirements
Interested SSW students who meet the eligibility requirements or who will meet them by the end of the spring semester in which they are applying are encouraged to apply.
BSW
- Declared major in Social Work
- Completion of at least 6 hours of SW courses (including SW 100 or SW 105)
- Enrollment at The University of Alabama for at least 1 year
- SW GPA of at least 3.25
- Overall GPA of at least 3.0
MSW, DSW, PhD
- Declared into Graduate Program
- Attended or plan to attend Program Orientation
- Maintain overall GPA of at least 3.0
Application
InfoInterested in Becoming a School of Social Work Ambassador?
Applications are currently closed. Please check back in January 2027 for information about the next application cycle. For questions, please see contact below.
Information and Questions Contact
Ambassador Spotlights
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Behind the Badge | Ambassadors in Focus : Max Sleep-Frankel
Read more: Behind the Badge | Ambassadors in Focus : Max Sleep-FrankelGet to know DSW student and graduate ambassador Max Sleep-Frankel as he shares his journey into social work, his passion for advocacy, and the experiences shaping his future as a scholar-practitioner.
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BSW Ambassador Spotlight: Devon Longstreet
Read more: BSW Ambassador Spotlight: Devon LongstreetMeet BSW ambassador Devon Longstreet, whose passion for mentorship and advocacy inspires future social workers while shaping his goal of supporting young men and children in clinical and school settings.
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BSW Ambassador Spotlight: Emily Dykes
Read more: BSW Ambassador Spotlight: Emily DykesBSW ambassador Emily Dykes shares how her passion for service and global health inspired her social work journey and shaped her aspirations for international practice and advocacy.
Previous Ambassadors
2025-2026
- Hailey Chappel
- Devin Daniel
- Aaliyah Gates
- Reece Helms
- Destiny Lovejoy
- Marianna Miller
- Emia Sesson
- Shana Smith
- Ashlynn Stephens
- May Yuratich
2024-2025
- Tori Atwater
- Lauryn Emrick
- Aniyah Kingston
- Marianna Miller
- Emia Session
- Savannah Silas
- Shana Smith
- Grace Spencer
- Jabrea Woods
- Catrina Lieber
- Abbi Oliff
- Max Sleep-Frankel
2021-2022
- Devon Longstreet
- Princess Moore
- Ariel Smith
- Kersten Taylor
- Ashlyn Phillips
- Kennedy Zachery
2020-2021
- Emily Dykes
- Devon Longstreet
- Ariel Smith
- Ashlyn Phillips
- Kersten Taylor
2019-2020
- Shaina Daquioag
- Nautica Davis
- Emily Dykes
- Hannah Lancaster
- Devon Longstreet
- Tuesday Richey
- Erin Whisenant