Bearcat Buddies Ambassador Program
The Bearcat Buddies Ambassadorship is a program intended to bring together UC students who want to share word about the tutoring opportunities available in Cincinnati Public Schools. Bearcat Buddies recruits best by word of mouth. Ambassadors play a critical role in recruitment and give valuable input to Bearcat Buddies. This program is designed to give Ambassadors leadership experience and is a stepping stone to the Lead Tutor position. 20 Ambassadors are accepted each academic year.
Leaders who successfully complete three outstanding semesters will be eligible for a graduation cord upon commencement.
Expectations
- Recruit tutors by attending Bearcats Welcome events, tabling, and putting up flyers around campus
- Participating in mandatory monthly leadership meetings
- Present to community members and organizations
- Help out with projects on an as-needed basis
- Maintain a positive and welcoming attitude
- Show a passion for making a positive impact on the community
* There is no requirement on how many semesters an applicant has volunteered
Application Process
Applications for the 2025 - 2026 ambassador program have closed and will reopen in May 2026. You must be in good standing with the program and have a competitive application in order to be considered. If you have any further questions about the program, please reach out to bearcatbuddies@uc.edu.
- Application Opens: Early May 2026
- Application Closes: End of May 2026
- Beginning of June 2026: Interviews held
- August of 2026: New Ambassador Training
Please note, the success of this program depends on the reliability and active engagement of each Bearcat Buddies Ambassador. Upon acceptance, it is crucial that you remain engaged throughout the year.
2025 - 2026 Ambassadors
Ariah Afridah
Obadiah Alshami
Obaidah is a first-year Medical Sciences major with the intent to pursue an MD degree. He values the long-lasting relationships with the students in Bearcat Buddies.
Areej Arif
Areej is a first-year medical sciences student aiming for a career in medicine. She is passionate about working with children and hopes to become a physician helping those with limited access to care.
Connor Bergman
Connor is a first-year medical sciences major on the pre-med track, working towards a career in pediatrics. He joined Bearcat Buddies to create relationships with each kid and support them on their educational journey.
Riya Bhullar
Rhian Butler
Aubreyana Chase
Aubreyana is a first-year Medical Sciences major aiming to become a pediatric cardiovascular surgeon. She joined Bearcat Buddies because of her love for children. It’s rewarding to support their learning and see them succeed with one-on-one help.
Rachael Cordonnier
Rachael is a third-year student majoring in Health Science on the Pre-Pa track. She is excited to spread the word about this amazing program and continue making a positive impact on children's lives.
Colin Delaney
Colin is a first year Economics major planning to go to law school after graduation. He joined Bearcat Buddies because it inspires growth and joy around the Cincinnati area.
Paige Fleming
Paige is a freshman at UC. She is from Indianapolis, Indiana and loves helping young students with learning.
Katelynn Hawkins
Katelynn is a second year Pre-Physical Therapy student. She has been participating in Bearcat Buddies for three semesters now and loves getting to work with the children.
Seven Hillerich
Seven is a second-year studying Cell & Molecular Biology with minors in Chemistry and Psychology on a Pre-Med track. She is excited to continue working with Bearcat Buddies as an Ambassador to bring tutoring to local schools.
Andrew Hopper
Davis House
Kymani Jarrett
Zain Jaweed
Laney Johnson
Joanna Jose
Kripa Krumaran
Julian Long
Ava Maynor
Leah Mezger
Leah is a third-year Health Sciences major on the Pre-Physical Therapy track. She is excited to support students, promote the Bearcat Buddies program, and inspire others to get involved in making a positive impact.
Yejin No
Yejin is a first-year Statistics major, aiming to become an actuary with a minor in Insurance & Risk Management. She is excited to share her love of learning through Bearcat Buddies and passion for education.
Monica Nyi
Brooklyne Redmon
Brooklyne is a third-year Health Sciences major on a Pre-PA track. She is excited to spread the word about Bearcat Buddies, so the program can grow and reach even more children.
Autumn Roberts
Alex Saletta
Alex is a second-year operations management major aiming for a career in supply chain and logistics. They love Bearcat Buddies because it allows them to mentor students and build relationships, while giving back to support their education.