No one shares the UF Online student experience better than our students. As a UF Online Student Ambassador, the mission is to ensure every student feels welcomed, supported, and connected to Gator Nation.
Each ambassador provides advice and tips, host virtual meet-ups, and ultimately serves as a liaison between UF Online staff and the student body. Current UF Online students can connect with the ambassadors in the UF Online Plaza to join them for game nights, chat with them during virtual meet-ups, you can even keep up them with on Instagram @ufonlinesa!
UF Online 2022 - 2023 Student Ambassadors
Alexa (Lexy) Cohen
Major
Graphic Design
Favorite Quote
"It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live" – Albus Dumbledore
Hobbies
Dance, art, traveling, and doing spontaneous things with my friends!
Bio: Hi everyone, my name is Lexy and I am a second-year PaCE student from Princeton, New Jersey. I am currently majoring in Graphic Design on the BFA track and plan to add a minor in Mass Communication Studies. Some of my favorite things include: my dog Toby, watching Gossip Girl and One Tree Hill, the holiday season (a fun fact is that I grew up dancing in the Nutcracker every year!), and cheering on the gators every Saturday in the Swamp!
Amy Yates
Major
Public Relations
Favorite Quote
"Every interaction you have is an opportunity to make a positive impact on others." – Shep Hyken
Hobbies
Musician, singer-songwriter, painting, hiking, traveling, and going to concerts.
Bio: I am a public relations major with an events management minor. I am currently living in my hometown, Deltona, Florida and hope to one day move to the Nashville, Tennessee area after I graduate. When I am not working, I love spending time with my family, especially being the "cool" aunt to my 3 nieces and 1 nephew. I am extremely blessed with the family I have and even more so, with my UF Online Gator family!
Aubrey Mys
Major
Law School
Favorite Quote
“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference." – Robert Frost
Hobbies
I like to play with my son, workout, travel and head to the beach.
Bio: Hello everyone, my name is Aubrey Mys, and I am a proud alumni of UF Online and currently a Law student at UF Levin College of Law. I have an amazing two-year-old son who has been with me since the beginning of my college education. I am grateful to UF Online because it allowed me the flexibility I need to earn my college degree while supporting my family. I am very passionate about creating a better experience for student parents and caregivers and the unique struggles that we face. I am hoping to specialize in health law eventually.I look forward to working with the UF Online students and serving as your UF Online Ambassador
Audrey Weigel
Major
Computer Science
Favorite Quote
"[Her] first dream was dead, so she became a woman.” – Zora Neale Hurston
Hobbies
Embroidering, scrapbooking, and traveling
Bio: I am from Miami, FL and fell in love with UF my freshman year of high school when I attended GatorMUN’s annual conference. I love to explore new places and am always looking for a new sushi restaurant to try!
Dana Normandie
Major
Psychology
Favorite Quote
"The grass gets greener where you water it." – Neil Barringham
Hobbies
I absolutely love cooking and baking. I also really enjoy anything outdoors like going for walks/hikes, being at the beach or playing tennis with my friends.
Bio: Hi everyone! My name is Dana and I transferred to UF after earning my Associates Degree in Computer Science at my local community college in CT. I'm now a psychology major with the flexibility of taking my classes fully online! Outside of my studies, I love spending time with my family and friends. For fun, I enjoy a good book and trips to the beach!
Kim DiGeronimo
Major
Business Administration
Favorite Quote
"If you can dream it, you can do it" – Walt Disney
Hobbies
Playing golf, watching Sports, trying New Recipes, spending time with dogs, and home improvement.
Bio: I am a returning to school senior majoring in Business Administration. I am originally from New York but moved to Florida in 2000. I have worked for The Walt Disney Company for the last 23 years.
Peggy Neal
Major
Anthropology
Favorite Quote
"Where there is ruin, there is hope for treasure." – Rumi
Hobbies
Playing basketball, tennis, running marathons, playing guitar, flying airplanes, playing videogames, reading, cooking/baking, gardening, volunteering, and traveling with my family
Bio: Greetings! My name is Peggy, and I am orginally from Brooklyn, New York. I am an anthropology major in my final year at UF. I am a proud wife and homeschool mom who loves having game night and movie nights with my family. When I am not studying or engaging with various UF clubs and orgnaizations, I am training for marathons.
Shelby Mulholland
Major
Public Relations
Favorite Quote
"You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough." – Mae West
Hobbies
I absolutely love cooking and baking. I also really enjoy anything outdoors like going for walks/hikes, being at the beach or playing tennis with my friends.
Bio: My name is Shelby, and I am a second-year public relations student. I love spending time outdoors by going on walks and hikes, being at the beach and playing tennis with my friends. I am passionate about my faith, being active, cooking and baking. My favorite things to bake are French macarons- they are the best!