College of Business Professional Readiness and Leadership
(931) 372-6198
Foundation Hall 130
242 East 10th Street
Cookeville, TN 38501
College Of Business Ambassadors
The College of Business ambassadors are student leaders committed to serving their peers, college, and university. They support prospective and current students in professional development, involvement, and culture. Ambassadors teach valuable business skills and build strong networks that enable them to further their real world insight. COB ambassadors strive to promote excellence, unity, and service.
To request assistance from the College of Business Ambassadors, please send an email to one of the following:
Alaina Richards, President: abrichards44@tntech.edu
Julie Galloway, Advisor: jgalloway@tntech.edu
Sherrie Cannon, Advisor: scannon@tntech.edu
Susan Wells, Advisor: swells2@tntech.edu
COB Ambassadors: cobambassadors@tntech.edu
Current Ambassadors
President: Alaina Richards
Vice President: Emma Tolley
Secretary: Samuel Bean
Members: Cooper Bailey, Anna Baker, Kobe Dunn, Eliza Eldridge, Landon Faulconer, Jackson Huff, Lauren Jeanette, Charles Jones, Keegan Lamb, Luke Loy, Jackson Mathis, Morgan Miolen, Collin Panter, Jamie Pierce, Ben Purnell, James Ritter, Rylee Savage, Ally Spears, Aidan Spires, Zaely Tilt, Sophie Wells
How to Get Involved
The College of Business Ambassadors represent the college through service, leadership, and engagement. Students who are interested in joining the Ambassador team can apply, participate in an interview process, and, if selected, meet ongoing membership expectations.
Below, you’ll find the qualifications, benefits, and activities associated with the Ambassador program. We invite you to explore this opportunity and consider serving our college and campus as part of the Ambassador community.
For any questions regarding COB Ambassador applications, please contact Alaina Richards at abrichards44@tntech.edu.
Ambassadors Qualifications
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Must be a full time Business major
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Minimum of 12 credit hours from TN Tech at the end of their first semester
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Preferred GPA of 3.0
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Strong communication skills
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Enjoy working with people
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Display a positive attitude toward Tennessee Tech and the College of Business
Ambassador Benefits
College of Business Ambassadors have access to the following benefits:
- Early class registration
- Networking opportunities with internal and community stakeholders
- Improvement of project management, communication, and professionalism skills
Ambassador Activities
COB Ambassadors:
- Work behind the scenes of College of Business events and workshops
- Consult with prospective students from high schools and community colleges
- Network with alumni, donors, and local leadership to represent the College of Business
- Provide student insight into the professional world
- Advise current students on school schedules and business conduct
- Involve students in clubs/organizations/events
- Represent Tennessee Tech and the College of Business to internal and community stakeholders
- Participate in annual Ambassador training day
Ambassador Events
Ambassadors have the privilege to help delegate, work and organize events such as:
- Homecoming
- Spring Showcase
- Foundation Dinner
- Scholarship Banquet
- Preview Day
- Professional Readiness and Leadership Events
- High School and Community College Recruitment
- Professional Workshops
- University Tours
