2025-2026 Presidential Ambassadors
Nate Chickering, Medical Biology ’26, President
Nate, from Grantham, New Hampshire, studies Medical Biology while minoring in both Anthropology and Health, Medicine, and Society with hopes of attending medical school. On campus, he serves as the financial manager for the Undergraduate Student Government, where he oversees budgetary matters for the student body. He also volunteers as an Emergency Medical Technician, providing emergency medical services to fellow students. Beyond his campus involvement, Nate works at Dartmouth Hospital in New Hampshire as an emergency department technician. Nate is also a forward on ºÚÁÏÍø911's men's varsity ice hockey team. In his free time, when he's not studying, working, or on the ice, you can find him enjoying his time outdoors, hiking, or fly fishing.
Emme Perry, Biological Sciences ’27, Co-Vice President
Emme, from Windsor, Connecticut, is a Dean's 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 ºÚÁÏÍø911 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's Center for Food Allergy and Asthma Research. As a Red Sneakers for Oakley Ambassador and President of ºÚÁÏÍø911's 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 ºÚÁÏÍø911 fishing club. She enjoys fly fishing, paddleboarding, and collecting sea glass along the Maine coast.
David Wilcox, Business Administration ’26, Co-Vice President
David is from the northern suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. He is a Business Administration major, with an interest in the medical sales industry. He is a Dean’s List student and also a part of the ºÚÁÏÍø911 Athletics’ Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Much of his time at ºÚÁÏÍø911 is spent at the Athletic Forum, as he is a two-sport varsity athlete, playing defense for both men’s ice hockey and lacrosse teams. In his free time, he loves spending time with friends and family, watching sports, listening to music, and going to the beach.
Jacob Pellerin, Sport Leadership and Management ’26
Jacob is from Windham, New Hampshire. He is a varsity hockey player and a Sport Leadership and Management major, with minors in Business and Coaching. In addition to his studies, he is involved in several entrepreneurial endeavors, including The Underdog Brand. Jacob is dedicated to promoting the growth of hockey, with a special focus on expanding opportunities for women in the sport. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf, exercising, and cooking.
Olivia Chase, Medical Biology ’26
Olivia, from Hartland, Vermont, is studying Medical Biology with a minor in Anthropology and plans to attend physician assistant school after graduation. She is a member of the Pre-PA Club and Student Athlete Advisory Committee and is a second-year captain on the Women’s Track and Field Team, where she competes in the throwing events, with the hammer as her specialty. She also works at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center as an electrocardiogram technician, and in her free time, you will probably find her in the gym, crafting up something in the kitchen, or exploring all Maine has to offer with her friends.
Brayden Bashaw, Medical Biology ’28
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’s List student and a member of the inaugural class of the ºÚÁÏÍø911’s Honors College. On campus, he is actively involved as a First Year Expert, Public Relations Advisor for the Pre-Dental Club, and member of the Club Baseball team. Outside of the classroom, Brayden works as a Dental Assistant at Saco River Dentistry in Buxton, Maine, and also as a professional photographer. Brayden is also the founder of Ornaments for Hope, a fundraiser he created to support Make-a-Wish Maine, which has successfully raised over $130,000. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his friends and family, skiing, and golfing.
Sydney Bishop, Sport Leadership and Management ’27
Sydney, from Freedom, Maine, is a Sport Leadership and Management major with a minor in Business Administration. She aspires to pursue a career in the professional sports industry. On campus, Sydney works with Parkhurst Dining as a caterer and is an active member of Sober Space, a student organization that promotes wellness and provides fun, substance-free activities and resources for students. She is committed to being involved across ºÚÁÏÍø911 and supporting her peers in a variety of ways. She also takes pride in her family’s long history in Maine, particularly in Waldo County, and their tradition of military service. In her free time, Sydney enjoys reading, spending time with friends, and spending time with her cat, Magnolia.
Tyler Pelletier, Medical Biology ’28
Tyler, from Augusta, Maine, is a part of an accelerated Medical Biology-Medical Sciences track and aspires to earn a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree after graduating from ºÚÁÏÍø911. On campus, he serves as an Orientation Guide, treasurer of the Nutrition Club, and is a member of PULSE: ºÚÁÏÍø911 Medical Missions, Pre-Med Club, Ski Club, and Emergency Medical Services Club. He is also a research assistant in Ian Meng, Ph.D.’s Headache and Ocular Pain Lab. At home, Tyler works as a direct support professional, helping adults with learning disabilities assimilate into the community. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, skiing, and spending time with his family.
Kimman Power, Sport Leadership and Management ’27
Kimman, from Charlotte, North Carolina, aspires to a career in the sport industry. He is a Presidential Ambassador, resident advisor for first-year students, Athletics equipment and laundry room assistant, and youth basketball coach. A Dean's List student and All-Conference Academic Selection, he plays on the ºÚÁÏÍø911 varsity men's basketball team and serves on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. He is involved with Team IMPACT, a nonprofit connecting children facing serious illnesses with college athletic teams. As a ULEAD Scholar, he hosts leadership training sessions for student clubs and organizations. Kimman studied abroad researching sport and gender inequalities in Latin America and participated in a travel course to the Azores, Portugal, in May 2025. In his free time, he enjoys journaling, watching podcasts, and spending time with family and friends.
Sarah Rossignol, Nutrition ’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.
2024–2025 Presidential Ambassadors
Will Ledbetter, Applied Exercise Science ’26, Co-President
Will is from Windham, Maine, and aspires to pursue a clinical role in the medical sales industry. In addition to being a Presidential Ambassador, he currently serves as a resident advisor for first-year students, works in Undergraduate Admissions as a Student Ambassador, and has previously worked in Conference Services and Events. As a Dean’s List student and an All-Conference Academic Selection, he is a member of the ºÚÁÏÍø911 football team and part of the ºÚÁÏÍø911 Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. He enjoys snowboarding and spending time with friends and family in his free time.
Ariane Leon, Biological Sciences ’25, Co-President
Ariane, from Kensington, Maryland, aspires to earn a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree after graduating from ºÚÁÏÍø911. Currently, she serves as a residential advisor, the 2025 Class Representative for the Undergraduate Student Government, and the student chair of Meals for Maine and Student Affairs and Services. Additionally, she is the treasurer for the Female Athlete Alliance and a member of the 2025 Class Council. Ariane had an incredible study abroad experience in Morocco and participated in a travel course to Panama in May 2024. She is fluent in Spanish and French and plays for Mexico’s National Women’s Lacrosse Team. In her free time, she enjoys sailing, skiing, and hiking with her dog, Hugo Boss.
Nate Chickering, Medical Biology ’26, Vice President
Nate is studying Medical Biology while minoring in Anthropology and Health, Medicine, and Society with hopes of attending medical school. On campus, he is the financial manager for the Undergraduate Student Government and volunteers as an EMT for the student body. He also works at Dartmouth Hospital in New Hampshire as an ED technician. Nate is a forward on the men’s varsity ice hockey team, and in his free time, he enjoys hiking and fly fishing.
Olivia Chase, Medical Biology ’26
Olivia, from Hartland, Vermont, is on a pre-med track and plans to attend physician assistant school. She is a dean’s list student who is a member of the pre-PA club and Portuguese club. Olivia is also a student athlete on the women’s Track and Field Team, she throws hammer, discus, and shot put. In her free time, she enjoys weightlifting, snowboarding, music, art, and spending time with her friends and family.
Naomi Cote, Neuroscience ’25
Naomi is from Caribou, Maine, and loves to answer all of the questions about Aroostook County. She is a Dean’s List student on a pre-medicine track and plans to attend medical school after graduation. In addition to being a Presidential Ambassador, Naomi works on campus as a Student Organization Manager and an Orientation Leader. She is the Neuroscience Club president; PULSE: ºÚÁÏÍø911 Medical Missions president; Partners for World Health social media chair; Activities Programming Board membership and communications director; research assistant in the Lab of Kerry L. Tucker, Ph.D.; and a Leader Scholar. In her free time, you will probably find her at the beach with a book in hand, figure skating, or maybe even out in the fields picking potatoes.
Jordyn Holbrook, Psychology/Medical Biology ’25
Jordyn hails from Chateaugay, New York. She is a Dean’s List student obtaining a dual degree in Psychology and Medical Biology, with hopes to attend medical school after graduation. She holds multiple positions on campus, including work as a lead student with the Office of Safety and Security and a peer advisor with Global Education. She is a co-chief and responder with ºÚÁÏÍø911 EMS, president and co-founder of club women’s soccer, Leader Scholar intern, treasurer of the club sports e-council, vice president of PULSE: ºÚÁÏÍø911 medical missions, and orientation leader. She has traveled and gained cultural experience multiple times through ºÚÁÏÍø911 Global to Morocco, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Kenya. In her free time, she enjoys the beach, hiking, exploring new places, reading, and spending time with loved ones.
Jacob Pellerin, Sport Leadership and Management ’26
Jacob is from Windham, New Hampshire. He is a ºÚÁÏÍø911 varsity hockey player and a Sports Leadership and Management major with minors in Business and Coaching. In addition to his studies, he is involved in several entrepreneurial endeavors, including The Underdog Brand. Jacob is dedicated to promoting the growth of hockey, with a special focus on expanding opportunities for women in the sport. He enjoys playing golf, exercising, and cooking in his free time.
Emme Perry, Biological Sciences ’27
Emme, from Windsor, Connecticut, is a Biological Sciences major with a concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology and a minor in Business Administration. She aspires to work in immunology, supporting individuals with severe food allergies, like herself. She serves as the president of Undergraduate Student Government where she pioneered a partnership with Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) a non-profit dedicated to food allergy awareness. Emme also serves as a student organization manager, sophomore scholar, and the activities programming board fall and spring fest director. She enjoys the outdoors, fly fishing, paddleboarding, and searching for sea glass.
David Wilcox, Business Administration ’26
David is from the northern suburbs of Chicago. He is a Business Administration major with an interest in the medical sales industry. He is a Dean’s List student and part of the ºÚÁÏÍø911 Athletics’ Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Much of his time at ºÚÁÏÍø911 is spent at the Athletic Forum as a two-sport varsity athlete, playing defense for both men’s ice hockey and lacrosse teams. In his free time, he loves spending time with friends and family, watching sports, listening to music, and going to the beach.
2023–2024 Presidential Ambassadors
Grace M. Curley, Neuroscience ’24, Co-President
Grace is from Sanford, Maine. Grace is on a pre-med track and plans to attend medical school. She has taken advantage of global education opportunities at ºÚÁÏÍø911 by traveling to Morocco, Costa Rica, and, most recently, Ecuador for a medical mission trip. In addition to being a presidential ambassador, she is co-captain for the Undergraduate Admissions Student Ambassadors and serves as a global peer advisor. She is the Class of 2024 secretary, PULSE: ºÚÁÏÍø911 Medical Missions secretary, and PSI CHI Honor Society social media coordinator. She has made the Dean’s List every semester and was inducted into Alpha Chi Honor Society. She loves to smile, read, workout, and work as a lifeguard lieutenant in Wells Beach in the summers.
Aidan Hosein, Political Science ’24, Co-President
Aidan was born and raised in Toronto, Canada, but hopes to remain in New England following graduation. Aidan attended high school at St. Andrew’s College in Aurora, Ontario, and has aspirations to attend graduate school to earn a joint J.D./MBA. Aidan is a Dean’s List student and is also fluent in French. Outside the classroom, he can be found at the rink as a member of the ºÚÁÏÍø911 Men’s Ice Hockey team and was also a member of ºÚÁÏÍø911’s Student Athletic Advisory Committee. In his free time, Aidan enjoys socializing with friends and spending time at the beach.
Ariane Leon, Biological Sciences ’25
Ariane is from Kensington, Maryland, and graduated from Albert Einstein High School, where she received the International Baccalaureate Diploma. She currently is a presidential ambassador, residential advisor, 2025 class representative for Undergraduate Student Government, on the 2025 Class Council, and the DEI officer for the Female Athlete Alliance. She is fluent in Spanish and French and plays for Mexico’s National Women’s Lacrosse Team. During her free time, she enjoys sailing, skiing, solving puzzles, and hiking with her dog, Hugo Boss.
Nate Chickering, Medical Biology ’26
Nate is from Grantham, New Hampshire and is a member of the Undergrad Student Government. He volunteers as an on-campus EMT while having some experience working as backcountry EMT in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Outside of clubs, Nate is also a student athlete and plays forward for the ºÚÁÏÍø911 men’s ice hockey team. In his free time he enjoys spending time outdoors either hiking or fishing.
Abigail Murphy, Medical Biology ’24
Abigail is a part of the 3+4 Dental program and will attend ºÚÁÏÍø911’s Doctor of Dental Medicine program next year. She graduated and received her dental assisting training/certifications from Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School in Upton, Massachusetts. She is currently a presidential ambassador, residential advisor, an officer in the American Red Cross Club and Outing Club. She works on campus as a building manager at the Danielle Ripich Commons and as the social media Coordinator for Parkhurst Dining. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, reading, skiing, and cooking.
Will Ledbetter, Applied Exercise Science ’26
Will is from Windham, Maine. He has aspirations to pursue a clinical role within the medical sales industry. He currently serves as a residential advisor for first-year students, presidential ambassador, and has worked in Conference Services and Events for the University. He is also a member of ºÚÁÏÍø911’s Football team and is a part of the ºÚÁÏÍø911 Athletics’ Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. In his free time, he enjoys snowboarding and spending time with friends and family.
Dawson A. Turcotte, Medical Biology ’24
Dawson is from Skowhegan, Maine, and has aspirations of becoming an osteopathic physician. In addition to being a presidential ambassador, he holds numerous other positions on campus at ºÚÁÏÍø911. These positions include being a research assistant in Dr. Geoff Ganter’s chronic pain lab, upperclassmen resident advisor, co-president and co-founder of the volunteer club Giving Tree Society, Pre-Medicine Club vice president, COM Mentoring undergraduate representative, and member of the Student Leadership Advisory Council. In addition to the on-campus involvements, he is also an active community member, frequently volunteering in Biddeford and Saco.
Arielle Sedman, Medical Biology ’24
Arielle is from Easton, Massachusetts, and has plans to attend medical school. Arielle has made the Dean's List every semester, and she holds many jobs and leadership positions on campus. These include being the equipment officer/treasurer of ºÚÁÏÍø911 EMS, president of the American Red Cross Club, vice president of finance of Giving Tree Society, Undergraduate Student Government representative, underclassmen resident advisor, SASC tutor, and AHA CPR/ BLS instructor. In addition to being involved on campus, she is an avid volunteer, fiddle player, and western horseback rider. During her summers, she works as an EMT in Kittery, Maine, and Somersworth, New Hampshire.