Student Ambassadors
2026-27 Student Ambassadors
The Student Ambassadors are a group of volunteer students who represent the Sessions College experience. They provide school administrators feedback on institutional strategy and planning and participate in outreach and events.
Student Ambassadors achieve these goals by working closely with Education and Student Services teams. Since 2010, this annually elected group has been an important part of the growth and development of Sessions College. Student Ambassadors are nominated at the beginning of Fall term each year.
Amanda Ayao
Associate Degree in Graphic Design
I am a graphic design student whose creative path began in a different place. I spent more than 20 years working in radio broadcasting as an on-air personality, as well as a production and program director. I always loved the creative side of that work, but eventually I found myself wanting to explore my longtime interest in visual design.”
Going back to school gave me the chance to finally pursue that interest. I earned an Associate degree in Digital Media and enjoyed it enough that I wanted to keep learning, which brought me to Sessions to continue my education in Graphic Design. I especially enjoy branding and illustration, and I have a particular love for vintage advertising and styles like mid-century modern and art nouveau. I enjoy playing with ideas, trying different approaches, and watching a design take shape as all the pieces start to come together.
My goal is to continue growing as a designer and eventually build a career doing graphic design and freelance creative work. Returning to school and starting a new creative path later in life has been both exciting and challenging, and I hope my experience might encourage someone else who is thinking about taking that leap too.
Andy Coffman
Associate Degree in Digital Media
I’m a proud Colorado native and U.S. Air Force veteran currently pursuing my Associate of Occupational Studies in Digital Media. My professional career has been focused on corporate marketing and my entrepreneurial journey began with professional voiceover work in 2011. My creative journey has now expanded into photography, video production, and motion graphics.
I especially enjoy projects that allow me to combine different areas of digital media and take a client’s idea and turn it into something visual that helps tell their story.
My goal is to continue developing Coffman Creative into a brand that brings all of my creative experience together. Sessions College has helped me expand my skills, explore new creative directions, and build a stronger foundation for the next chapter in my career.
Devin Howard
My name is Devin, and I am a working photographer currently completing my Bachelor of Fine
Arts in Digital Photography at Sessions College. Balancing school while working in this field means that
I can immediately apply what I learn, and the curriculum has helped me learn new techniques,
see things from different creative perspectives, and grow as a professional.
I believe there is always something new to learn, and I am constantly looking for ways to
develop as an artist, storyteller, and small business owner. As a creative, growth never stops,
and the technology and techniques within photography are constantly changing. Being enrolled
at Sessions College has helped me keep up with those changes while continuing to develop my
distinct style and approach to photography
Juan Agudelo
Associate Degree in Illustration
Juan is a fourth‑semester Illustration student who has been drawing for as long as he can remember. His creative interests are rooted in a lifelong love for books, video games, and visual storytelling. As an artist, he gravitates toward editorial design, concept art, and commercial illustration, exploring how images can communicate ideas with clarity, emotion, and personality.
Juan enjoys experimenting with different styles and mediums, always looking for ways to blend narrative and design. Whether he’s sketching characters, studying layout, or developing new visual concepts, he approaches every project with curiosity and intention. As a Student Ambassador, he hopes to share his perspective as a working illustrator and connect with others who are passionate about building meaningful, expressive work.
Tameka Bowie
Undergraduate Certificate in Web Design
Tameka Bowie recently graduated from Sessions College with an Undergraduate Certificate in Graphic Design. She lives in Illinois with her husband and children. Driven by a passion for visual communication, creativity, problem-solving, and user experience, she has recently enrolled in the Undergraduate Certificate in Web Design program to further specialize in turning ideas into compelling, functional, and aesthetically pleasing visuals that connect with audiences across digital and print platforms. Tameka plans to use this training to transition into a full-stack creative designer role after completing her current studies.
PAST STUDENT AMBASSADOR GROUPS
Our profound thanks to past Student Ambassadors for their invaluable input, participation, and inspiration!
| 2025-26 | Walter Aaron, Cynthia-Leigh Andreacchio, Rebecca Guidry, Elena Manalp, Svetoslava Wilcox |
| 2024-25 | Amber Whyley, Carl Plesner, Dominique Seaman, Emma Price, Shechem Sipenuk, Sophia Brink |
| 2023-24 | Alexander Fitzgerald, Denise Downs, Elizabeth Brown, Ian Richmond, Kimberley Holtmann, Shelby Payne |
| 2022-23 | Bobbie Villarruel, Brandi Kambalov, Maggie Brownstone, Micky Jordan, Nick Fairman, Samantha Nelson, Zach Haselow |
| 2021-22 | Camryn Burkholder, Cedric Thompson, Rina Hatano, Janelle Dohve, Nico Hicks, Sruti Rajagopalan, Zahra Rhodes,Sabrina Timmermans |
| 2020-21 | Kerstin Briar, Rachel Herring, Paolo Fulgenzi, Julianne Anderson, Ashley Rich, Katie Nelson |