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

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 undergraduate students interested in learning more about joining the Ambassador team should email Lauren Headley at lheadley@iu.edu.

Anthony Bellehcen
Anthony Bellehcen
Sophomore
  • Major: Computer Science (Security)
  • Minor: Data Science, Film Production
  • Hometown: Munster, IN
  • Email: abellah@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • Luddy Pre-College Program, Counselor
  • Luddy Marketing & Communications, Photographer
  • Luddy Makerspace Club, President
  • Luddy Living Learning Center, Peer Mentor
  • IU Adobe Creative Cloud Executive Board, Social Media & Marketing Coordinator
  • IU Powerlifting Team
Christine Chen
Christine Chen
Sophomore
  • Major: Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)
  • Minor: Data Science, Web Design & Development, Informatics
  • Hometown: Valparaiso, IN
  • Email: cch8@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • Undergraduate Research, IU Privacy Lab
  • Luddy Living Learning Center, Executive Board
  • Luddy Consulting Association
Emma Day
Emma Day
Sophomore
  • Major: Intelligent Systems Engineering (Bioengineering)
  • Minor: Mathematics
  • Hometown: Santa Claus, IN
  • Email: emnday@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • Luddy Living Learning Center
  • Intramural Volleyball
Josie Esposito
Josie Esposito
Sophomore
  • Major: Computer Science (Security)
  • Minor: Spanish, Film Production
  • Hometown: Indianapolis, IN
  • Email: josespos@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • Intern, E-gineering (Summer 2024)
  • Women in Computing Executive Board
  • Delta Gamma Sorority
Nicky Goh
Nicky Goh
Senior
  • Major: Intelligent Systems Engineering (Computer Engineering)
  • Minor: Math, Computer Science, Medical Sciences
  • Hometown: Bloomington, IN
  • Email: ngoh@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • Software Engineering Intern, Stryker (Summer 2024)
  • Platform Development Intern, Stryker (Summer 2023)
  • Technology & Digital Infrastructure Engineering Intern, Boeing (2022-23)
  • Natural Sciences Editor, IU Journal of Undergraduate Research
  • Technology Chief, IC-EMS at IU
  • Undergraduate Research, Fuqua & Macklin Labs
Berkley Humphries
Berkley Humphries
Sophomore
  • Major: Informatics (Business)
  • Minor: Business, Web Design & Development
  • Hometown: Louisville, KY
  • Email: bdhumphr@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • Women's Club Ultimate Frisbee, Secretary & Philanthropy Manager
  • IU Student Foundation, Students Helping Students
Anudeep Jain
Anudeep Jain
Senior
  • Major: Cybersecurity & Global Policy
  • Minor: Intelligence Studies, Informatics
  • Hometown: Bloomington, IN
  • Email: aj110@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • Identity & Access Management Specialist Intern, Allied Solutions (Summer 2024)
  • Civic Innovations Intern, enFocus (Summer 2023)
  • Luddy Career Services, Peer Advisor
  • Hamilton-Lugar School, Student Ambassador
  • IU Athletics, Ticket Office Staff
Calvin Josenhans
Calvin Josenhans
Junior
  • Major: Computer Science (Programming Languages) and Mathematics
  • Minor: Spanish, Philosophy
  • Hometown: Mishawaka, IN
  • Email: cjosenha@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • Research Intern at Notre Dame Center for Research Computing (Summer 2024)
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Luddy Living Learning Center, Peer Mentor
  • IU Chess Club
Lexi Kassenbrock
Lexi Kassenbrock
Junior
  • Major: Informatics (Human-Centered Computing)
  • Minor: Human-Centered Computing, Web Design & Development, Business
  • Hometown: Evansville, IN
  • Email: lmkassen@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • Digital Signage IT Intern, Berry Global (Summer 2024-present)
  • Teach IT/Web Dev Intern, Laurie Burns McRobbie Serve IT Clinic
  • Luddy Consulting Association
  • Luddy Global Outreach
  • Indiana University Student Foundation Little 500 Biker
  • Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority
Kareena Katsman
Kareena Katsman
Senior
  • Major: Cybersecurity & Global Policy
  • Minor: Slavic & Eastern European Languages and Cultures, Informatics
  • Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
  • Email: kkatsman@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • Cybersecurity Clinic Internship (Fall 2024)
  • Grace Hopper Conference attendee (Fall 2024)
  • Teacher Assistant Internship, IU Intensive Freshman Seminar (Summer 2023)
  • Luddy Pre-College Summer Program, Lead Counselor
  • Hutton Honors Council Association, Science and Technology Council Board Member
  • Women in Computing Club
  • Cybersecurity Club
Flynn Keele
Flynn Keele
Sophomore
  • Major: Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science)
  • Minor: Business, Informatics, Human-Centered Computing
  • Hometown: Columbus, IN
  • Email: fkeele@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • IT and Data Analytics Intern, Marvin Johnson (Summer 2024)
  • Luddy Living Learning Center, Peer Mentor
  • Luddy Eclipse Ground Game Lead
  • IU Mens Club Soccer Player
Nina Koutz
Nina Koutz
Sophomore
  • Major: Informatics (Law & Public Policy)
  • Hometown: Highland, IN
  • Email: nkoutz@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • Center of Excellence for Women in Technology
  • Salt Co. Campus Group Leader
  • Hutton Honors College
Wodsander Maxime
Wodsander Maxime
Senior
  • Major: Cybersecurity & Global Policy
  • Hometown: Fishers, IN
  • Email: wodmaxim@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • Tech Intern, IU Admissions Office (Summer 2024)
  • Future Black Leaders, Inc., Chief Technology Officer
  • Luddy Pre-College Summer Program, Counselor
  • Cybersecurity Club
  • Caribbean Culture Organization
  • IU Black Student Union
Cameron McEvilly
Cameron McEvilly
Junior
  • Major: Informatics (Business)
  • Minor: Data Science, Business
  • Hometown: Bloomington, IN
  • Email: clmcevil@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • Tech Support Intern, Liberty Mutual Insurance (Summer 2024)
  • Serve IT
  • Student Athletic Board, Chair
  • Intramural Volleyball
Jaiden Medina
Jaiden Medina
Sophomore
  • Major: Intelligent Systems Engineering (Cyber-Physical Systems)
  • Minor: Computer Science, Mathematics, Spanish
  • Hometown: Goshen, IN
  • Email: jfmedina@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • Engineer Intern, Lippert (Summer 2024)
  • Undergraduate Research, Dr. Sokol, Physics Dept.
  • Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Founder & President
  • INgineering Club
  • Hispanic Leadership Council
  • IU Men's Rugby Team
  • Puerto Rican Student Association
Ronak Monga
Ronak Monga
Junior
  • Major: Data Science (Data Science Design)
  • Minor: Stats, Mathematics, Business
  • Hometown: Palo Alto, CA
  • Email: ronmonga@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • Software Developer Intern, Nokia (Summer 2024)
  • Scientific Data Management Research Intern, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab (Summer 2023)
  • Luddy Tutor
  • Luddy Living Learning Center, Peer Mentor
  • Hoosier Bhangra IU Dance Team, Captain
Carian Perez
Carian Perez
Senior
  • Major: Intelligent Systems Engineering (Cyber-Physical Systems)
  • Minor: Mathematics
  • Hometown: Indianapolis, IN
  • Email: perezcar@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • Product Manager Intern, Microsoft (Summer 2024)
  • Explore Intern, Microsoft (Summer 2023)
  • Society of Women Engineers, Executive Board
  • Latino Cultural Center, Latina Initiative Facilitator
  • Social Media Assistant, Kelley School of Business
  • Groups Scholar
  • IU Powerlifting Team
  • Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc., President
Kyla Peter
Kyla Peter
Senior
  • Major: Data Science (Data Science Design)
  • Minor: Environmental Sustainability Studies, American Sign Language
  • Hometown: Lamar, IN
  • Email: kypeter@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • Master Data Management Intern, Brown-Forman (Summer 2024)
  • Advanced Analytics Intern, Brown-Forman (Summer 2023)
  • Study Abroad, Hutton Honors: Costa Rica
  • IT Security Intern, Brown-Forman (Summer 2022)
  • Alternative Break Program, Environmental Restoration Trip (Winter Break 2023)
  • Luddy Living Learning Center
  • Intramural Volleyball
Niyati Ramanathan
Niyati Ramanathan
Senior
  • Major: Computer Science (Systems) and Finance
  • Hometown: Hillsborough, NJ
  • Email: nramanat@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • Software Engineer Intern, Liberty Mutual Insurance (Summer 2024)
  • Study Abroad, Global Business Immersion: Singapore
  • Data Systems Intern, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (Summer 2022)
  • Women's Financial Association, Vice President
  • Epsilon Nu Tau Business Fraternity, Academic Chair
Riley Ramirez
Riley Ramirez
Junior
  • Major: Informatics (Business)
  • Minor: Human-Centered Computing, Business, Italian
  • Hometown: Munster, IN
  • Email: riaramir@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • Sales Intern, Mass Interact (Summer 2024)
  • Elevate to Innovate: Diversity Externship, Accenture (Summer 2024)
  • Women in Computing
  • A.D. of Technology, Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity
Dane Spencer
Dane Spencer
Senior
  • Major: Computer Science (Software Engineering)
  • Minor: Virtual Reality, Informatics, Creative Technologies in Art+Design
  • Hometown: Roachdale, IN
  • Email: danespen@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • Technology Solutions Intern, Credera (Summer 2024)
  • Research & Extension Experience for Undergraduates, Georgia University, Virtual Experience Laboratory (Summer 2023)
  • Luddy Student Planning and Resource Core, SPARC Team Member
  • Luddy Living Learning Center, Peer Mentor
  • Undergraduate Research, participant
Olivia Venditti
Olivia Venditti
Senior
  • Major: Informatics (Business)
  • Minor: Business, Anthropology
  • Hometown: Mishawaka, IN
  • Email: ovenditt@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • Product Owner Intern, TRIMEDX (Summer 2024)
  • Project Coordinator Intern, Trimble Co. (Summer 2023)
  • Options Analyst Intern, Chicago Board of Options Exchange (Summer 2022)
  • IU Women's Rugby Team, Captain & Co-President
  • Luddy Career Services, Alumni Relations Student Rep
  • Undergraduate Research
Evan Weidner
Evan Weidner
Senior
  • Major: Intelligent Systems Engineering (Computer Engineering)
  • Minor: Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science
  • Hometown: St. Louis, MO
  • Email: eweidne@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • Software Engineer Intern, Mastercard (Summers 2023, 2024)
  • Design Intern, Missouri Department of Transportation (Summer 2022)
  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Student Branch Secretary
  • Undergraduate Research, Math Cancer Lab
  • Undergraduate Research, Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning
  • Intramural Tennis and Soccer
Benedict Yiga
Benedict Yiga
Sophomore
  • Major: Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)
  • Minor: Business, Data Science
  • Hometown: Kampala, Uganda
  • Email: bdyiga@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • SCIPS Consultant, UITS
  • National Society of Black Engineers, Senator
  • Computer Science Club
  • Luddy Living Learning Center
  • African Students' Association
Samantha Yuan
Samantha Yuan
Sophomore
  • Major: Data Science (Network & Applied Data Science)
  • Minor: Cognitive Science, Intelligence Studies
  • Hometown: Manhattan Beach, CA
  • Email: samyuan@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • Undergraduate Research, R House HRI Labs
  • Luddy Living Learning Center, Peer Mentor
  • Women in Computing
  • Cybersecurity Club/IOT House
  • Students of Cognitive Science Club
Reid Zona
Reid Zona
Junior
  • Major: Informatics (Business)
  • Minor: Psychology, Business
  • Hometown: Barrington, IL
  • Email: rzona@iu.edu
Internships/Involvement:
  • Data Analysis Intern, Republic Airways (Summer 2024)
  • Business Analyst Intern/Study Abroad, Tribboo: Spain (Summer 2023)
  • Intern, Mobile Mark (Summer 2022)
  • Social Enterprise Engagement at Kelley (SEEK), Consultant
  • Product Management Club, Finance Director
  • Undergraduate Research

Graduate Ambassadors

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.

Pallabi Bhowmick
Pallabi Bhowmick
  • Major(s): PhD in Informatics
  • About Pallabi
    • Pallabi is a Ph.D. student in Informatics. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and Engineering from India and pursued Master’s Degree in Informatics from Technical University of Munich, Germany. She worked as a Developer in Wipro and Intel before joining Indiana University. On a personal front, she loves to travel, experience different culture, and has thoroughly enjoyed her journeys to more than 20 countries across 3 continents.
Sabid Bin Habib
Sabid Bin Habib
  • Major(s): PhD in Computer Science
  • About Sabid
    • Sabid is a Ph.D. student in Computer Science. He works on improving the privacy of the internet of things (IoT) with Dr. Apu Kapadia in the IU Privacy Lab. Sabid is enthusiastic about making friends from diverse cultures, traveling places, taking photos, and playing sports such as cricket and table tennis. Sabid grew up in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and completed his undergrad at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology.
Laura Brumleve
Laura Brumleve
  • Major(s): MS Library Science
  • About Laura
    • Laura is completing her first year as a master’s student in the Library Sciences program specializing in Data Science. She received her Undergraduate degree in Sociology and worked in clinical research for a couple years before joining the MLS program. In her free time, she enjoys reading science fiction and foraging for mushrooms!
Larry Gates
Larry Gates
  • Major(s): PhD in Computer Science
  • About Larry
    • Larry is a PhD student in Computer Science. He works with Dr. David Leake in research on Case-Based Reasoning. He is one of the associate instructors for one of the intro classes for the Luddy undergraduate computer science class. His PhD Minor was in Instructional Systems Technology (through the Education School). Larry grew up in Indianapolis and completed his undergraduate at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.
Ambarish Gurjar
Ambarish Gurjar
  • Major(s): Masters of Intelligent Systems Engineering
  • About Ambarish
    • Ambarish Gurjar is a PhD. Student at Intelligent Systems Engineering Department. He is from Mumbai, India with a background in Computer Engineering. Before coming to Indiana University he deployed projects that use Deep learning methodologies to help grape farmers in India and assist persons with visual impairment.