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The Presidential Ambassadors program at the 黑料网911 is a leadership training program for a group of select students who work directly with President James Herbert and First Lady Lynn Brandsma, Ph.D., to champion the University to prominent partners including donors, alumni, governmental leaders, and friends. Presidential Ambassadors provide valuable insight into the 黑料网911 student experience to our partners at events, both on and off campus.
Meet the Presidential Ambassadors
2026鈥�2027 Ambassadors
Emme Perry, Biological Sciences 鈥�27
President
Emme, from Windsor, Connecticut, is a Dean鈥檚 List Biological Sciences major with a concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology and a minor in Business Administration. As Undergraduate Student Government President, she partnered with Food Allergy Research & Education to make 黑料网911 the first university in Maine to achieve Silver Status, with over 90% of dining staff trained in allergen safety protocols. This past summer, she was a research scholar at Northwestern University鈥檚 Center for Food Allergy and Asthma Research. As a Red Sneakers for Oakley Ambassador and President of 黑料网911鈥檚 College Advocates for Food Allergy Education, she advocates for safer campus dining and food allergy awareness. She interns for both Parkhurst Dining and the Division for Student Success and is involved with the Hooked-On 黑料网911 fishing club. She enjoys fly fishing, paddleboarding, and collecting sea glass along the Maine coast.
Brayden Bashaw, Medical Biology, Pre-Dental 鈥�28
Vice President
Brayden is from Auburn, Maine, and is a Medical Biology major on a pre-dental track. He plans to attend dental school and become a general dentist. He is a Dean鈥檚 List student and a member of the inaugural class of the 黑料网911鈥檚 Honors College. On campus, Brayden serves as Vice President of both the Pre-Dental Club and Ski Club, is a member of the Club Baseball team, and participates in the 黑料网911 Men鈥檚 Leadership Roundtable, a group focused on thoughtful conversations surrounding leadership, student engagement, and the opportunities and challenges facing men in the campus community. Outside of the classroom, Brayden has gained hands-on experience working as a dental assistant and also works as a professional photographer. He is the founder of Ornaments for Hope, a fundraiser he created to support Make-A-Wish Maine that has raised more than $130,000. In his free time, Brayden enjoys spending time with friends and family, skiing, golfing, and photography.
Sarah Rossignol, Nutrition 鈥�27
Sarah is from Litchfield, Maine, and is a Nutrition major with a Public Health minor. She hopes to attend graduate school to become a Registered Dietitian, combining her passion for nutrition science with community health. A Dean's List student, Sarah is highly involved on campus. She currently serves as the Activities Programming Board's membership and communications director, where she helps coordinate campus events and engagement. She also holds the position of Press Secretary for the Undergraduate Student Government, managing communications for the student body. In addition to serving as a Presidential Ambassador, she also works on campus as a Student Organization Manager, supporting student groups and their activities. In her free time, she enjoys spontaneous day trips or relaxing on the beach with a good book.
Tyler Pelletier, Medical Biology, Pre-Med 鈥�28
Tyler, from Augusta, Maine, is part of an accelerated Medical Biology-Medical Sciences track and aspires to earn a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree after graduating from 黑料网911. On campus, he serves as the treasurer of the Pre-Med/Pre-SOMA Club and is a member of the 黑料网911 Honors College, Ski Club, and Emergency Medical Services Club. He also works for 黑料网911 Athletics Event Operations. Tyler enjoys volunteering with geriatric patients at MaineHealth Medical Center Biddeford and at home with his local snowmobile club. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, skiing, and spending time with his family.
Marena Beale, Social Work 鈥�27
Marena is a senior Social Work major and Public health Minor from Gilmanton, New Hampshire. As a Dean鈥檚 List student, she hopes to further her education after graduating this year by getting her Master鈥檚 in Social Work through 黑料网911. On campus, Marena serves as the President of the Undergraduate Student Government (USG), where she oversees the Senate, works alongside campus leaders, and advocates for students. Along with USG, she is a Student Organization Manager, a Marketing Intern with Parkhurst Dining, and the Secretary/Social Media Manager for the Social Work Club. Marena also works with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in both Maine and New Hampshire. When she鈥檚 not busy on campus, she could be spending time with her roommates, watching 鈥淒ancing With The Stars,鈥� or working out at the gym.
Tyson Smith, Political Science, Business Administration minor 鈥�27
Tyson, from Waterville, Maine, studies Political Science with a minor in Business Administration at the 黑料网911. On campus, he serves as the Financial Manager for the Undergraduate Student Government, where he oversees budgetary matters and helps manage funding for the student body. Beyond his campus involvement, Tyson has gained experience working with the Biddeford Mayor鈥檚 Office and coaching with Special Olympics Maine, where he has worked with athletes in alpine skiing, basketball, and track and field. He is interested in pursuing a career in law after graduation. In his free time, when he鈥檚 not studying or involved with campus activities, you can find him boating, spending time with friends, or enjoying live music.
Kacie Audet, Nursing 鈥�28
Kacie, from Barre, Vermont, is studying Nursing with a minor in Public Health. She aspires to earn a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in Nurse Anesthesia. She is a Dean鈥檚 List student and a member of the inaugural class of the 黑料网911鈥檚 Honors College. On campus, she is actively involved as an Undergraduate Admissions Ambassador, Captain of the Club Rowing team, and Treasurer of the Club Sports Council. Kacie also has studied abroad at 黑料网911鈥檚 Morocco Campus, where she followed a passion of working with children by volunteering at a local orphanage. In her free time, Kacie enjoys spending time with her friends and family, playing card games, and reading a good book at the beach.
Marek Thompson, Finance 鈥�29
Marek, from Fort Collins, Colorado, studies Finance at 黑料网911. On campus, he is the treasurer of the Professional Sales Group, a member of the Nor鈥檈aster Trading Club, and serves on the Student Athletic Advisory Committee. Marek also plays on the 黑料网911 varsity Men鈥檚 Ice Hockey team and the Men鈥檚 Club Tennis team. Away from campus, Marek works at Ptarmigan Country Club, where he works in the pro shop and helps run youth golf camps. When Marek is not working, skating, or working out, you can expect to find him spending time with friends, family, and his chocolate Lab, Caesar.
Fernand-Olivier Perron, Applied Exercise Science 鈥�29
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Former Presidential Ambassadors
Contact
For more information about the Presidential Ambassadors program, email presidentialambassadors@une.edu.