Student Ambassadors

Get the Luddy student perspective

Curious about life at the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering? Our Student Ambassadors will tell you all about it. Check out their bios and email them directly with your questions or to set up a one-on-one chat or Zoom.

You can also learn about Luddy life from our Pacesetters. They help ensure that the student experience here is diverse and inclusive.

 

Undergraduate Ambassadors

View our current Undergraduate Ambassadors

Benedict Ajewole
Benedict Ajewole
Sophomore
  • Major: Intelligent Systems Engineering (Computer Engineering)
  • Minor: Math
  • Hometown: Brownsburg, IN
  • Email: bajewole@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • Accel Consulting, Software Intern (Summer 2024)
  • National Society of Black Engineers
  • Luddy Living Learning Center (2024-25)
Anthony Bellehcen
Anthony Bellehcen
Junior
  • Major: Intelligent Systems Engineering (Computer Engineering)
  • Minors: Computer Science, Film Production, Math
  • Hometown: Munster, IN
  • Email: abellah@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • Simtra BioPharma Solutions, Information Technology Intern (Summer 2025)
  • Teter Quad, Resident Assistant (2025-26)
  • Luddy Pre-College Program Counselor (Summer 2024)
  • Luddy Makerspace Club, President
  • Luddy Living Learning Center, Peer Mentor (2024-26)
  • IU Adobe Creative Cloud Executive Board, Social Media & Marketing Coordinator
  • IU Powerlifting Team
Casey Bushey
Casey Bushey
Sophomore
  • Major: Cybersecurity & Global Policy
  • Minor: Kiswahili
  • Hometown: Fort Wayne, IN
  • Email: cbushey@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • FAMIU (FIRST Robotics Club)
  • Cybersecurity Club
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Luddy Living Learning Center (2024-25)
Katie Castro
Katie Castro
Sophomore
  • Major: Intelligent Systems Engineering (Computer Engineering)
  • Minors: Math, Business
  • Hometown: Indianapolis, IN
  • Email: krcastro@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • Luddy Living Learning Center (2024-25)
  • Intramural Basketball
Christine Chen
Christine Chen
Junior
  • Major: Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)
  • Minors: Informatics, Data Science, Math
  • Hometown: Valparaiso, IN
  • Email: cch8@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • Winthrop Capital Management, Software Engineer Intern (Summer 2025)
  • Aperture Consulting Group, Technology Consultant (Spring 2025-present)
  • Tech Consulting Team, Luddy Consulting Association
  • Undergraduate Research, IU Privacy Lab (2023-present)
  • Luddy Living Learning Center, Executive Board (2023-24)
Drew Clarkin
Drew Clarkin
Sophomore
  • Major: Computer Science (Software Engineering)
  • Minors: Biochemistry, Business
  • Hometown: Frankfort, IL
  • Email: clarkina@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • Bioinformatics Club
  • IU Chi Alpha - Core Group Leader
  • Intramural Volleyball
Emma Day
Emma Day
Junior
  • Major: Intelligent Systems Engineering (Bioengineering)
  • Minors: Microbiology, Math
  • Hometown: Santa Claus, IN
  • Email: emnday@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • Matrix Design Group, Test and Validation Intern (Summer 2025)
  • Undergraduate Research, IU Privacy Lab (2023-present)
  • Luddy Living Learning Center (2023-24)
  • Hoosier Catholic
  • Letters of Love at IU
  • Intramural Volleyball
Swaraj Dhadkar
Swaraj Dhadkar
Junior
  • Majors: Informatics (Business) and Marketing
  • Hometown: Thane, INDIA
  • Email: sdhadkar@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • The Real Mental Health Foundation, CRM & Data Strategy Intern (Fall 2025)
  • DirectusHR, Business Analytics and Growth Marketing Intern (Summer 2025)
  • RecruitU, Growth Intern (Summer 2024)
  • Luddy Consulting Association, Project Manager (2025-26)
  • ServeIT Clinic - Web Team Intern
  • Indian Student Business Assoc. - Founder & President
  • International Student Ambassadors - Student Director
Josie Esposito
Josie Esposito
Junior
  • Majors: Computer Science (Security) and Media B.A. (Film, TV, & Digital Production)
  • Minor: Spanish
  • Hometown: Indianapolis, IN
  • Email: josespos@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • Liberty Mutual, Intern (Summer 2025)
  • E-gineering, Intern (Summer 2024)
  • Women in Computing, Vice President
  • Delta Gamma Sorority
Emily Groves
Emily Groves
Sophomore
  • Major: Intelligent Systems Engineering (Computer Engineering)
  • Minor: Math
  • Hometown: Warsaw, IN
  • Email: emgrove@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • Society of Women Engineers (2025)
  • INgineering Club (2024-2025)
  • Luddy Living Learned Center (2024-25)
Berkley Humphries
Berkley Humphries
Junior
  • Major: Informatics (Business)
  • Minors: Web Design & Development, Human Centered Computing
  • Hometown: Louisville, KY
  • Email: bdhumphr@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • Indiana Dept. of Revenue, Business Systems Intern (Summer 2025)
  • Serve IT Clinic - Digital Accessibility Intern (Fall 2025-Present)
  • IU Women’s Ultimate Frisbee, President and Captain (Fall 2023-Present)
  • IU Student Foundation, Students Helping Students (2023-24)
Calvin Josenhans
Calvin Josenhans
Senior
  • Majors: Computer Science (Programming Languages) and Math
  • Minor: Spanish
  • Hometown: Mishawaka, IN
  • Email: cjosenha@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • Epic Systems, Software Development Intern (Summer 2025)
  • Notre Dame Center for Research Computing, Research Intern (Summer 2024)
  • Indiana Daily Student newspaper
  • Luddy Living Learning Center, Peer Mentor (2023-2025)
  • Undergraduate Research (2023)
Ainsley Kane
Ainsley Kane
Junior
  • Major: Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)
  • Minor: Business
  • Hometown: Northville, MI
  • Email: kaneai@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • Delta Dental, Knowledge Science Intern (Summer 2025)
  • Indiana University Dance Marathon
  • Alpha Delta Pi, Executive Board
  • Luddy Living Learning Center (2023-24) 
  • Intramural Volleyball
Lexi Kassenbrock
Lexi Kassenbrock
Senior
  • Major: Informatics (Human-Centered Computing)
  • Minors: Web Design & Development, Business
  • Hometown: Evansville, IN
  • Email: lmkassen@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • Amcor, Global Corporate Experience Optimization Intern (May 2025-present)
  • Amcor, Digital Signage IT Intern (Summer 2024)
  • Serve IT Clinic - Web Development, Team Lead
  • Luddy Consulting Association
  • Luddy Global Outreach
  • Indiana University Student Foundation Little 500 Biker, Team Captain (2024-25)
  • Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority
Flynn Keele
Flynn Keele
Junior
  • Major: Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)
  • Minors: Business, Data Science, Human-Centered Computing
  • Hometown: Columbus, IN
  • Email: fkeele@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • Eli Lilly, Technology Intern (Summer 2025)
  • Marvin Johnson, IT and Data Analytics Intern (Summer 2024)
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Luddy Living Learning Center, Peer Mentor (2024-26)
  • Luddy Eclipse Ground Game Lead (2024)
  • IU Mens Club Soccer (2023-Present)
Nina Koutz
Nina Koutz
Junior
  • Major: Informatics (Law & Public Policy)
  • Hometown: Highland, IN
  • Email: nkoutz@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • Luddy Consulting Association - Technology Consulting Team (Spring 2025-Present)
  • Serve IT Clinic - Teach IT member (Fall 2025-present)
  • Center of Excellence for Women in Technology (2023-2025)
  • Salt Co. (Fall 2023-present) - Campus Group Leader (2024-25)
  • Hutton Honors College
Taniyah Littlez
Taniyah Little
Sophomore
  • Major: Informatics (Security)
  • Minors:  Homeland Security, Middle Eastern Languages & Cultures
  • Hometown: Indianapolis, IN
  • Email: tanilitt@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • Luddy Consulting Association - Technology Consulting Team (Spring 2025-Present)
  • National Society of Black Engineers - Freshman Rep (2024-25)
  • National Society of Black Engineers (2024-present)
  • Luddy Living Learning Center (2024-25)
Cameron McEvilly
Cameron McEvilly
Senior
  • Major: Informatics (Business)
  • Minors: Web Design & Development
  • Hometown: Bloomington, IN
  • Email: clmcevil@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • Liberty Mutual Insurance, TechStart Intern (Summer 2025)
  • Liberty Mutual Insurance, Tech Support Intern (Summer 2024)
  • Serve IT/Teach IT Web Development Intern - Team Lead
  • Student Athletic Board, Chair (2023-24)
  • Intramural Volleyball, Soccer
Jaiden Medina
Jaiden Medina
Junior
  • Major: Intelligent Systems Engineering (Cyber-Physical Systems)
  • Minors: Computer Science, Math, Spanish
  • Hometown: Goshen, IN
  • Email: jfmedina@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • 1st Source Bank, IT - Delivery Intern (Summer 2025)
  • Lippert, Manufacturing/LEAN Engineer Intern (Summer 2024)
  • Undergraduate Research, Dr. Sokol, Physics Dept. (Summer 2023)
  • Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Founder & President (2024-present)
  • Intelligent Systems Engineering Peer Mentor (2025-present)
  • Hispanic Leadership Council (2024-present)
  • IU Men's Rugby Team
Nicholas Papierniak
Nicholas Papierniak
Sophomore
  • Majors: Computer Science (Security) and Chinese
  • Hometown: Barrington, IL
  • Email: npapiern@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • IU Chinese Flagship Program
  • Luddy Living Learning Center, Peer Mentor (2025-26)
  • Intramural Volleyball
Cohen Schulz
Cohen Schulz
Junior
  • Major: Cybersecurity and Global Policy
  • Minors: East Asian Languages & Culture (Chinese), German
  • Hometown: West Lafayette, IN
  • Email: coschul@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • Study Abroad, Taiwan (Summer 2025)
  • Undergraduate Research, State Department Diplomacy Lab (2025-present)
  • IU Chinese Flagship Program (2023-present)
  • Cyber Security Club
  • Hutton Honors College
  • Luddy Living Learning Center (2023-2024)
Heer Soni
Heer Soni
Sophomore
  • Major: Computer Science (Software Engineering)
  • Minors: Data Science, Virtual Reality
  • Hometown: Carmel, IN
  • Email: heersoni@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • Mind4Youth, Marketing Intern (Summer 2024)
  • IU’s Center of Excellence for Women in Technology – Extended Reality (XR) Intern
  • Computer Science Club
Benedict Yiga
Benedict Yiga
Junior
  • Major: Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)
  • Minors: Business, Data Science
  • Hometown: Kampala, UGANDA
  • Email: bdyiga@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • Future Wonder Co, AI Charioteer Intern (Summer 2025)
  • SCIPS Consultant, UITS (2024-present)
  • National Society of Black Engineers, Co-Vice President (2024-present)
  • Computer Science Club (2023-present)
  • Luddy Living Learning Center (2023-2024)
  • African Students' Association (2023-present)
Samantha Yuan
Samantha Yuan
Junior
  • Major: Data Science (Network & Applied Data Science)
  • Minors: Cognitive Science, Intelligence Studies
  • Hometown: Manhattan Beach, CA
  • Email: samyuan@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • Trimedx, Product Owner Intern (Summer 2025)
  • SafeAbroad, promoted to Intelligence Program Manager (Spring 2025-present)
  • Luddy Human-Robot Interaction Lab - Paid Research Assistant
  • Intelligence and Security Club
  • Women in Computing, currently Web Dev (2024-present)
  • Cybersecurity Club/IOT House
  • Luddy Living Learning Center, Peer Mentor (2024-present)

Become an Undergraduate Ambassador

Luddy undergraduate ambassadors talk to high school students and parents about our degrees, career options, and Luddy student life opportunities. By becoming an Ambassador, you’ll build your leadership, presentation, and communication skills, add to your resume, network with students and employers, and provide a service to both prospective students and to Luddy!

Current freshman and sophomore Luddy students interested in learning more about joining the Ambassador team should email Lauren Headley at lheadley@iu.edu. Applications open each November for spring semester training. Trainees officially join the team the following fall.

Graduate Ambassadors

View our current Graduate Ambassadors

Shohana Akter
Shohana Akter
  • Major(s): Ph.D. in Information Science
  • About Shohana
    • Shohana is a Ph.D. student in Information Science and currently works as an Associate Instructor for the Library and Information Science Department at the Luddy School. She grew up in Bangladesh and completed her undergraduate and postgraduate studies at the University of Dhaka. As she embarks on her journey at IU, she aims to gain valuable experiences as a student, build meaningful global friendships, and foster strong connections with the community.
Sarah Rosaria Dias Barreto
Sarah Rosaria Dias Barreto
  • Major(s): M.S. in Data Science
  • About Sarah
    • Sarah Barreto is from Goa, India. Her undergraduate degree is in Computer Science and Engineering and she is currently pursuing her M.S. in Data Science at Luddy Bloomington.
Spencer Chambers
Spencer Chambers
  • Major(s):  Accelerated M.S. in Secure Computing
  • About Spencer
    • Spencer Chambers is an Accelerated M.S. in Secure Computing student with an undergraduate degree in Computer Science from the Luddy School. He is from Kokomo, IN, and is pursuing a career in application security. His advice for new students is: “Try everything Luddy has to offer! There are so many amazing student-run organizations here, and you're bound to find your niche if you remain open-minded and engaged.”
Kaidi Fan
Kaidi Fan
  • Major(s): M.S. in Human-Computer Interaction/Design
  • About Kaidi
    • Kaidi is a Master’s in Informatics student at Indiana University with experience in design and user experience foundations. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design in China and worked as a UX designer for three years before pursuing graduate studies. She has a passion for exploring diverse cultures and experiencing new journeys.
Larry Gates
Larry Gates
  • Major(s): Ph.D. in Computer Science
  • About Larry
    • Larry is a PhD student in Computer Science. He works with Professor David Leake on research related to Case-Based Reasoning. He is one of the Associate Instructors for an introductory undergraduate computer science class at Luddy, and his Ph.D. Minor is in Instructional Systems Technology through the IU School of Education. Larry grew up in Indianapolis and completed his undergraduate at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.
Ambarish Gurjar
Ambarish Gurjar
  • Major(s):  Ph.D. in Intelligent Systems Engineering
  • About Ambarish
    • Ambarish is a Ph.D. student in the Intelligent Systems Engineering department. He is from Mumbai, India, and has a background in computer engineering. Before coming to Indiana University, he deployed projects using deep learning methodologies to help grape farmers in India and assist persons with visual impairment. His current research involves valuation of cybersecurity vulnerabilities using real options pricing theory and considering cybersecurity as a risk factor in market returns.
Natalie Hartman
Natalie Hartman
  • Major(s):  Accelerated M.S. in Intelligent Systems Engineering
  • About Natalie
    • Natalie Hartman is an Accelerated M.S. in Intelligent Systems Engineering student and is specializing in bioengineering. She is from Osceola, Indiana near Notre Dame. She completed her undergraduate degree at the Luddy School in Intelligent Systems Engineering. Her career goals center on working with smart prosthetics or wearable medical devices after graduation.
Sathvica Kothapalli
Sathvica Kothapalli
  • Major(s):  Ph.D. in Informatics
  • About Sathvica
    • Sathvica is a PhD student in Informatics at Indiana University Bloomington. She is originally from Hyderabad, India, and has an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering and Law. Her research interests lie at the intersection of technology and society, focusing on health, AI ethics and its social impact on marginalized communities, especially women, children, and aging populations. Her advice for new students is to ask questions, build connections and don’t be afraid to reach out to your peers and professors—it makes the journey so much easier!
Hanudeep Marru
Hanudeep Marru
  • Major(s):  M.S. in Intelligent Systems Engineering
  • About Hanudeep
    • Hanudeep has his undergraduate degree in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (EIE). He is currently working on his Master’s thesis which is focused on analog/digital circuit design under the supervision of Associate Professor Daniel Loveless.
Alejandro Murillo-Gonzalez
Alejandro Murillo-González
  • Major(s): Ph.D. in Intelligent Systems Engineering
  • About Alejandro
    • Alejandro is a Ph.D. student in Intelligent Systems Engineering at the Vehicle Autonomy and Intelligence Lab (VAIL), supervised by Associate Professor Lantao Liu. His research lies at the intersection of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, with a particular focus on model-based planning and control. He previously obtained a B.Sc. in Mathematical Engineering from Universidad EAFIT (Colombia).
Niveditha Bommanahally Parameshwarappa
Niveditha Bommanahally Parameshwarappa
  • Major(s): M.S. in Computer Science
  • About Niveditha
    • Niveditha is from Mysuru, India and earned her Bachelor’s in Information Science and Engineering at The National Institute of Engineering in Mysuru. Her career goal is to work at the intersection of large language models, artificial intelligence, and real-world application development, with a focus on innovative solutions. She bring 5 years of experience in fintech and stock market applications, having worked in Egypt, Oman, and India. Her advice for new students: "Learning cooking skills will be your lifesaver as an international student—embrace the rollercoaster ride and enjoy every moment." Niveditha is also passionate about dancing, drawing, hiking, and event management, especially decoration.
Sabid Bin Habib Pias
Sabid Bin Habib Pias
  • Major(s): PhD in Computer Science
  • About Sabid
    • Sabid is a Ph.D. candidate in Computer Science. He works on making conversational agents safe and usable. Sabid is enthusiastic about making friends from diverse cultures, traveling, taking photos, and playing sports such as cricket, racquetball and table tennis. Sabid grew up in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and completed his undergraduate studies at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology.
Collin Rassel
Collin Rassel
  • Major(s):  M.S. in Data Science
  • About Collin
    • Collin is from Kokomo, Indiana and is pursuing the 4+1 program in Data Science here at the Luddy School. His career goals are to explore the impacts of data and how it can drive decisions. “I hope to work in an environment where I am valued for my hard skills as well as my people management abilities. I’m excited to see where data science will take me throughout my professional career.” His advice to new students is to invest as much time into meeting new people and trying new things as you do your studies. In today’s world, your network truly is your net worth. A fun fact about Collin is he has played ultimate frisbee professionally.

Graduate Ambassadors provide support to prospective and incoming students by sharing useful resources and their valuable experiences both in and outside of the classroom. They are enthusiastic Luddy Graduate students with the passion to help other students find their niche within Luddy, and transition to their life at IU and Bloomington.

By becoming an Ambassador, you can demonstrate leadership and service at a Big 10 University, build your communication skills, add to your resume, network with students and employers, and give back to your school.

For more information about becoming a Luddy Graduate Ambassador contact us at GoLuddy@iu.edu.