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Admissions Ambassadors

Meet the Ambassadors

 
Brennan Halsey ’24

Brennan Halsey ’24

Engineering Physics

Brennan Halsey ’24

Hometown: Milwaukee, WI

Major: Engineering Physics

Favorite Thing About Florida Poly: I really like how beautiful and inspiring the campus is. It’s the perfect backdrop to innovation.

Favorite Location on Campus: I have to say Oak Grove. I enjoy spending time in the sunshine while my friends and family back in the Midwest shovel snow.

David Lorow '26

David Lorow '26

Electrical Engineering

David Lorow '26
Hometown: Boca Raton, FL

Major: Electrical Engineering

Why You Chose Florida Poly: Florida Poly is a great environment to focus on STEM seeing as how it's stem-centered. I am excited to get involved in a student-led projects while I'm here making the most of the campus' STEM resources.
Dee Irons '26

Dee Irons '26

Electrical Engineering

Dee Irons '26
Hometown: Daytona Beach, FL

Major: Electrical Engineering

Why You Chose Florida Poly: It’s one of the top STEM schools in Florida. I am also excited to be involved in the university Battle Bots and Vex U teams.
Emili Rivera '26

Emili Rivera '26

Mechanical Engineering

Emili Rivera '26
Hometown: Kissimmee, FL

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Why You Chose Florida Poly: I like the campus size and quality of education. I look forward to getting involved with the archery club on campus and the Society for Women Engineers.
Greg Jans ’24

Greg Jans ’24

Computer Science

Greg Jans ’24

Hometown: Fuquay-Varina, NC

Major: Computer Science

Favorite Thing About Florida Poly: The sense of community within the student body. Everyone is super supportive and it really feels like we're all working together to further our academic careers

Favorite Location on Campus: The pool because it's a great and comfortable place to relax and cool down between classes.

Holly Thomas '26

Holly Thomas '26

Mechanical Engineering

Holly Thomas '26

Hometown: Auburndale, FL

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Why You Chose Florida Poly: I hope to be able to work for Disney and Florida Poly offers me a more direct path. Also, Florida Polycon!

Jaleel Rogers ’24

Jaleel Rogers ’24

Computer Science

Jaleel Rogers ’24

Hometown: Deltona, FL

Major: Computer Science

Favorite Thing About Florida Poly: I love that your professors care and communication is easy. They are available during office hours but sometimes they go above and beyond to be available before, during, and after classes.

Favorite Location on Campus: It’s hard to choose! I use the study rooms often but I also enjoy spending time in the gym in the Student Development Center.

Jewel Kreutz '26

Jewel Kreutz '26

Engineering Physics

Jewel Kreutz '26

Hometown: Macclenny, FL

Major: Engineering Physics

Why You Chose Florida Poly: The atmosphere on campus is so inviting and positive. Each person I met welcomed me and made me feel like they wanted me to succeed. I hope to join the Society of Women Engineers and the Hammock club.

Jill Lapid '26

Jill Lapid '26

Computer Science

Jill Lapid '26

Hometown: Lecanto, FL

Major: Computer Science

Why You Chose Florida Poly: The student-teacher ratio, the prestige of the school, and my goals towards being a developer. I hope to get involved with clubs and with school functions as much as possible.

Favorite Location on Campus: I love the Innovation, Science, and Technology Building due to the beautiful outer design and the wonderful lighting from within.

Liv Scherer '26

Liv Scherer '26

Data Science

Liv Scherer '26
Hometown: Crossville, TN

Major: Data Science

Why You Chose Florida Poly: The curriculum and the endless opportunities it offers. I am hopeful to join clubs and get involved in many school activities!
Madi Yonash ’23

Madi Yonash ’23

Business Analytics

Madi Yonash ’23

Hometown: Jacksonville, FL

Major: Business Analytics

Favorite Thing About Florida Poly: I can have fun outside of the classroom. I was able to start a Women's Club Soccer Team as well as a Women's Powerlifting Team on campus. The people on the teams have made it worth the hard work. Every day I'm doing something with somebody; I'm never left sitting bored by myself at home.

Favorite Location on Campus: The Student Development Center, where the gym and intramural fields are located. I'm there pretty much every day, working out, lifting, or talking to my friends who work there. The facilities are also super clean, and it has lots of great equipment for me to do my lifts.

Michael Willman ’25

Michael Willman ’25

Business Analytics

Michael Willman ’25

Hometown: Winter Haven, FL

Major: Business Analytics

Favorite Thing About Florida Poly: I like the smaller class sizes and sense of community.

Favorite Location on Campus: The Innovation, Science, and Technology building.

Mo Hadid '25

Mo Hadid '25

Computer Engineering

Mo Hadid '25
Hometown: Alexandria, Egypt

Major: Computer Engineering

Why You Chose Florida Poly: The size of the campus and the friendly atmosphere. Being in a comfortable environment where I feel supported has offered me the opportunity to get involved in Student Government Association, Muslim Students' Association, and more.
Nelson Suarez ’23

Nelson Suarez ’23

Computer Science

Nelson Suarez ’23

Hometown: Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela

Major: Computer Science

Favorite Thing About Florida Poly: The small community.

Favorite Location on Campus: I love spending time at the entrance to campus, by the flags, as it's a peaceful place to enjoy campus and the beautiful views.

Noel Sturtevant '24

Noel Sturtevant '24

Mechanical Engineering

Noel Sturtevant '24
Hometown: St. Augustine, FL

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Favorite Thing About Florida Poly: The small, intimate campus. I love the sense of community here!

Favorite Location on Campus: The SIM lab (the multimedia lab) because of all the cool equipment they have. They have a studio-grade mixer that's a lot of fun to play around with.
Prisca Chavannes '26

Prisca Chavannes '26

Electrical Engineering

Prisca Chavannes '26
Hometown: Lehigh Acres, FL

Major: Electrical Engineering

Why You Chose Florida Poly: It's close to home and has a nice student to staff ratio. I am excited to be a first year student and plan to get involved in the DND group and university robotics.
Shanaz Letteen '26

Shanaz Letteen '26

Computer Science

Shanaz Letteen '26
Hometown: Miami, FL

Major: Computer Science

Why You Chose Florida Poly: The amazing opportunities that are in store for me. I hope to become a part of the Florida Poly family and leave my mark on the school itself.
Taki Tsetsekas '25

Taki Tsetsekas '25

Mechanical Engineering

Taki Tsetsekas '25
Hometown: Palm Harbor, FL

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Favorite Thing About Florida Poly: The tight-knit community and the opportunities available to students.

Favorite Location on Campus: The Student Development Center as I work out and train in the gym.
Thiago Tremura '26

Thiago Tremura '26

Mechanical Engineering

Thiago Tremura '26
Hometown: Gainesville, FL

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Why You Chose Florida Poly: Florida Poly is a second home to me. My brother studied at Florida Poly for six years, earning his bachelor's and master's degrees. I visited him many times, and I want to follow in his footsteps and be as involved as he was.
Tim Nolan ’23

Tim Nolan ’23

Mechanical Engineering

Tim Nolan ’23

Hometown: Ruskin, FL

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Favorite Thing About Florida Poly: It sets you up for success with required internships, networking opportunities, and related services. We are not just here for a degree; we are laying the foundation of our future careers.

Favorite Location on Campus: The second floor of the Innovation, Science, and Technology building. It is probably the most central location on campus for everyone to meet up, study, work on projects, and overall just hang out until the next class.