Who Are We?
We are students, that first care about Illinois Tech and our peers. As Ambassadors to this great school, we bridge the gap between the institution and its alumni and friends. Our outreach focuses on raising alumni participation and increasing Illinois Tech pride. We do our best to educate all supporters of our school, including current students, on the importance that participation has played in making this school rise to the top as the premier tech-focused institution in Chicago.
Get to Know Our Ambassadors
Learn a little more about some of the incredible students serving as Advancement Ambassadors.
Graduate Student
Computer Science
“My career goals after Illinois Tech are not only to accomplish all the technical skills to excel in any position, but also to have a good interpersonal relationship with coworkers. Having the ability to lead a project or make judgments based on facts and circumstances can help you go to the next level and become a leader. While classroom instruction will make me an expert in my field, this ambassador role will help me get a head start on understanding the limitations of how to handle disagreement and prioritize. I believe that the impact of this role is as important as the role I play as a student in my courses.”
Graduate Student
Computer Science
“By becoming a Phonathon caller, I wanted to contribute my part by generating funds for the coming generation students to get the same—or even better—services and facilities that were provided to me. Communication is the key to every problem in the 21st century. With this job, I am building on top of my communication skills.”
Graduate Student
Information Technology & Management
“The main reason behind being a phonation caller is to help my school raise funds in order to fuel many different pathways to help the current and upcoming generation of students. This job helps me connect with so many people. It makes me believe in the word “hope”. Listening to the stories of our alumni pushes me to work harder so that I become who I want to be!”
Undergraduate Student
Biology/Psychological Sciences
“I feel that this job will be able to help me in the future by improving my communication skills as well as learning how to connect better with others. This is a vital part of expertise when it comes to the medical field in order to not add onto the barriers and disparities already present.”
Graduate Student
Computer Science
“This job will help me with my ability to make connections and develop relationships as a result of my work, which will also assist me in understanding people's feelings in various contexts. When I graduate, I want to become an expert in artificial intelligence so that I can utilize it to solve problems for humanity, especially people who are dealing with depression.”
Undergraduate Student
Biomedical Engineering
“This job will help me make connections. I think the people I talk to have a lot of valuable information and experiences that can help me grow as a person and steer me in the right direction.”
Undergraduate Student
Computer Science
“I chose to become a Phonathon caller to help keep the alumni of Illinois Tech in touch with the university. To add to that, I also enjoy talking with my community members and university alumni and hearing about their journeys here at Illinois Tech.”
Undergraduate Student
Civil Engineering
"I love hearing people's stories, using strategy to make decisions, and working with and leading teams. Being an Advancement Ambassador will help me in the future because it improves communication skills and teaches you how to be personable."
Graduate Student
Computer Science
"In a few years, I hope to launch my own company where I can actively advance current Computer Science technology to the next level. As part of phonathon, I speak with successful alumni, which allows me to connect with them and learn what they've done to create a better future for themselves."