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ISE Ambassadors 2021-2022

ISE Ambassadors 2021-2022

ISE Ambassadors assist the ISE department, student body, and community. This support is in a variety of areas, including advisory board and alumni relations, community outreach, curriculum development and improvement, marketing, event planning, and recruitment. Example activities include assistance with Department, College, and University recruiting events for prospective ISE students (Engineering Open House, University Open House weekends, etc.), and freshman engineering students (Freshman Information Session), as well as social events (e.g., Family Day). Ambassadors are amongst the best and brightest ISE upperclassmen: they are selected through a rigorous application and interview process in the Spring semester, with service as an Ambassador that begins the following Fall.

Click here to read more about the ISE Ambassadors Program (PDF | 10.8 MB).

Connect with the ISE Ambassadors

Are you interested in meeting with an ISE Ambassador to learn more about the undergraduate program in the Industrial and Systems Engineering Department?  Fill out the Google Form linked below to schedule a virtual meeting!  We're happy to chat with you about the major, opportunities in the ISE field, Virginia Tech, and answer any other other questions you may have. 

Link: https://forms.gle/nQH3nPRTB3ceCa517

Ask Ambassadors

If you would like to learn more about the program, schedule a meeting with the ISE Ambassadors co-coordinators, or find out how the Ambassadors can support your needs, please contact ISEambassadors@vt.edu.

ISE Ambassadors Co-Coordinators

Guide and coordinate the committees that encompass ISE Ambassadors.

Poudel

Supran Poudel

Hometown: Charlotte, NC

Class of 2023

"I’ve wanted to be an ISE engineer since before I even entered high school. My experience with my professors and classmates in the ISE department has been amazing, and I hope to help the people in my community as much as they’ve helped me. I have no hesitation in saying the most interesting field to learn about is Human Factors, and I hope to learn more about it at graduate school."

Zuidema

Molly Zuidema

Hometown: Garner, NC

Class of 2023

"Being an ISE is something I’ve always wanted and have always had a passion for, because it allows me to use my skills as an engineer and as a leader to better the systems around me. I love getting to improve my community and the lives of others through innovation and can’t wait to use my time at Virginia Tech as the backbone of my bright future."

 

Engagement Committee

Manages community outreach projects performed by the organization and responsible for planning fundraising events and other fun activities hosted by the department.

Alexis Flick
Committee Head

Hometown: Fredericksburg, VA

Class of 2024

"What I love about ISE is the great group of people it has introduced me to, as well as the many different opportunities it has to offer! I am especially interested in Systems Engineering and have done internships in that field with NAVSEA for the past two summers. I am also involved with the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) and the International Council of Systems Engineering (INCOSE) here at VT!"

Aziz Abousam

Sarah Abbadi

Hometown: Ashburn, VA

Class of 2024

"ISE interests me because it gives me the tools, skills, and knowledge to innovate, advance, and provide solutions to my community and the world around me! ISE teaches me how to be a strategic, collaborative, and an efficient problem solver that can excel in any field. I have met the best people and have learned the most valuable lessons in ISE that will allow me to leave an impact on and thrive in any work that I do. Other than ISE Ambassadors, I am also in the VT Consulting Group, The Women’s Network, The Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers, The Society of Women Engineers, Alpha Omega Epsilon, and Alpha Pi Mu."

Sam Indest

Sam Indest

Lindsey Brilliant

Hometown: Howard County, MD

Class of 2024

“I chose ISE because I love how it incorporates so many disciplines from human factors to operations research while also allowing me to work with people! Outside of ISE ambassadors, you’ll find me involved in Hillel and my sorority."

Ally Jet

Ally Jet

Natalie Kennedy

Hometown: Oviedo, FL

Class of 2024

“I love ISE because it is so broad and has endless possibilities. I interned at Eastman in the summer of 2022 and I'm excited to see what else ISE has to offer!"

Ally Jet

Ally Jet

Kathryn Sloan

Hometown: Frederick, MD

Class of 2024

“I chose ISE because it enables you to have limitless career options within different industries. I love how it combines engineering and business to see the bigger picture!"

Ally Jet

Ally Jet

Leanna Tarr

Hometown: Stafford, VA

Class of 2023

“I love ISE because it teaches how to approach a problem holistically making it incredibly broad and diverse yet still giving the ability to specialize wherever you want! Plus, the ISE community is like no other engineering discipline!"

Learning Factory Committee

Act as liaison between the ISE Ambassadors and the Learning Factory faculty, staff and student employees; as well as support the mission of the Learning Factory as it relates to department, college, or university initiatives.

Grace Keith


Vitha Anumolu
Committee Head

Hometown: Chantilly, VA

Class of 2023

"My favorite thing about being in ISE is how it's taught me to have a greater appreciation for intersectional concepts and dialogues! I specifically love studying human technological interaction and working with mixed realities involving VR and AI. I really look forward to using my knowledge of the field in order to be a leader and asset within the professional workforce!"

Mike Lyons

ISE Ambassador

Amber Clauss

Hometown: Manassas, VA

Class of 2023

“My love for ISE stems from its unique blend of technical, interpersonal, and leadership skills as well as its systems-based approach. The sense of community in this major is unlike anything I have experienced and I am very excited to help grow that community. I am the current President of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineering (IISE) and the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA)."

Molly Zuidema

Molly Zuidema

Shanthi Krishnaswamy

Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA

Class of 2024

“I absolutely love the major especially because parts of psychology and engineering are combined (human factors is amazing!). I am also looking at a career in manufacturing and ISE prepares you for this role. ISE has opened many doors for me such as research opportunities and an internship at GE. Outside of school, I love painting, watching the sunset, watching TV shows, playing volleyball, and volunteering at the animal shelter."

Ashley Girod

Ashley Girod

Tia Farese

Hometown: Washington Crossing, PA

Class of 2023

“I love ISE because the possibilities are endless. I continue to apply human factors industrial engineering skills to my undergraduate research at VTTI researching the future implementation of autonomous vehicles. I have applied the communication and organization skills I have learned to by being a TA for Engineering Economy, a CEED mentor, and Vice President of Operations of my sorority Pi Beta Phi. I have also had many professional opportunities including participating in the Disney College Program, interning for UPS as an industrial engineer, interning for Walmart as a product manager, and assisting in running the Margaritaville University ambassador program."

Ashley Girod

Ashley Girod

Akash Raheja

Hometown: Sterling, VA

Class of 2024

“ISE is cool because it can be integrated in almost any field, which is awesome because I'm very indecisive. I love that ISE can be hands on, full of collaboration, and on the cusp of innovation. I hope to get involved in consulting post college and travel internationally. I work at the Moss Arts Center and I'm in the fraternity Sig Ep."

Recruitment Committee

Responsible for holding recruitment events for potential college students and freshman engineering students.

Maya Baker


Jessica Aujla
Committee Head

Hometown: Centreville, VA

Class of 2023

"I chose ISE because of its wide applicability to different industries I have an interest in, like consulting, engineering management, and systems improvement."

Kevin Sandler

Eliza Asbury

Hometown: Potomac, MD

Class of 2024

“I enjoy ISE because I like to see the big picture of an entire process. ISE is unique in the way of using a broad perspective approach to solve various problems within a system, and is the perfect crossover of various types of engineering. I love being able to collaborate with others to improve and optimize processes, and hope to follow my interests into an aerospace manufacturing career.”

Brian Zapata

Brian Zapata

Alec Bradfield

Hometown: Durham, NC

Class of 2023

"Switching to ISE my Sophomore year of college was one of the best decisions I have ever made! ISE gives me the flexibility to pursue a myriad of opportunities while partaking in top-notch curriculum and interacting with supportive faculty. Every single semester, my overall affinity towards ISE grows and I can't wait to see what ISE will allow me to do once graduated. Other activities that I participate in at Virginia Tech are the Consulting Group at Virginia Tech, Student Budget Board, and the Class Systems."

Ashley Girod

Ashley Girod

Ashley Girod

Hometown: Arlington, VA

Class of 2023

“I chose ISE because it teaches students a framework for solving technical problems, while also considering the impact those solutions have on people, businesses, and the environment. I always look for ways to improve the efficiency and sustainability of decisions, which is why I am interested in Operations Research."

Ashley Girod

Ashley Girod

Hunter Hammack

Hometown: Cary, NC

Class of 2024

“I chose to go into ISE because of how flexible and broad of a major it is. I chose to study ISE because of its diverse curriculum and many career opportunities. I am also in the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets and Air Force ROTC. My goal is to one day become a fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force."

Relations Committee

Organizes events for the students to give feedback regarding ISE curriculum and responsible for managing relations and events with alumni and the ISE Advisory Board.

Tyler Pugh

Marah Ghanem
Committee Head

Hometown: Centreville, VA

Class of 2023

"As soon as I discovered ISE, I found it to be the perfect fit for my vast interests in math, science, and management. I have interned at the Exelaration Center as a software development consultant and Altria as a manufacturing systems engineer. As the current President of Alpha Pi Mu, the ISE honors society, the Webmaster of IISE, and a Dean’s Team Member, I would highly encourage you all to embrace the kind and inspiring group of students and staff that ISE houses."

Tia Farese

Tia Farese

Michael Chaney

Hometown: Westminster, MD

Class of 2023

"I really gravitated to ISE due to it's focus on the logisitics of an engineering process. However, once I joined, I also found that the people in the major were all very welcoming and supportive of one another. I have had opportunities to work in Systems Engineering, recently as an intern at Northrop Grumman, and it's made me appreciate my major even more! Outside of ISE Ambassadors, I am a member of Relay For Life, the College of Engineering Dean's Team, Phi Sigma Kappa, and as a bowling ambassador for Area 9 Special Olympics."

Vitha Anumolu

Vitha Anumolu

Niloy Das

Hometown: Woodbridge, VA

Class of 2024

"I chose ISE because it embodies the true meaning of being an engineer, being a problem solver. I wanted a major where I could obtain a variety of skills that would be make me the consummate professional in STEM."

Alexis Flick

Alexis Flick

Ally Jett

Hometown: Long Island, NY

Class of 2023

"Senior in ISE where I also serve as an At-Large Senator for the Undergraduate Student Body and my last two internship experiences were at General Motors and L’Oréal!"

Supran Poudel

Supran Poudel

David Petrulis

Hometown: Virginia Beach, VA

Class of 2023

"What captivates me in ISE is the ability to intertwine technical skills with skills in leadership in management. Outside of ISE Ambassadors, I am involved in the Student Engineers' Council, the Dean's Team, and the Filipino-American Student Association. This summer, I worked for DocuSign as a Solution Engineering Intern, and I'm hoping to work in the management systems and consulting areas of ISE post-graduation. In my free time I enjoy working out, eating sushi, and learning Tagalog!"