As an SDG Student Ambassador, students will gain a strong understanding of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), deepen their knowledge of environmental and social responsibility, and enhance professional development skills for their resume. SDG Ambassadors are involved in:

  • Educating students on the SDGs and their significance in the global community.
  • Developing programming and events to promote the SDGs within the university community and beyond.
  • Enhancing SDG knowledge in the community through presentations in classes, student housing and Registered Student Organizations (RSO) meetings

Skills development for Ambassadors include:

  • Developing strong leadership, organizational and communication skills.
  • Experience in project management/development and event planning.

This program is open to all LMU undergraduate students. Ideally, SDG Student Ambassadors will reflect the diversity of majors and demographics across schools/colleges. Ambassadors must maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher and have an interest in engaging with the SDGs.

We are accepting applications for the 2026-7 academic year. This year SDG Student Ambassadors will either design a program or continue the work of existing initiatives: Local Realities to Global Goals: Advancing SDGs in Iberia Parish, Louisana and Advancing Awareness of the SDGs (Marketing and Social Media). At the end the year, there will be a showcase event for all Ambassadors to highlight their work and its impact on advancing the SDGs. 

This is a paid, yearlong position for 5 hours/week and student will be hired through the LMU Workday system. Work study is preferred but not required. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept international student applicants this year.

Deadline: Monday, September 14 (end of day).

Selected applicants must be available for a 20-minute zoom interview on one of the following dates:

  • Thursday, September 17 (after 1 pm)
  • Friday, September 18 (anytime)

Meet the SDG Student Ambassadors

Sophia An '27

Major: Finance

Ayden Brown '26

Major: International Relations

Anyes Moran '27

Major: Psychology

Om Valia '26

Major: Environmental Studies

Maya Barnes '27

Major: Communications

Minors: Health and Society and Digital Media, Industries, and Culture

Sara Francis '28

Major: Finance and Management and Leadership

Jaimin Ellinghuysen '26

Major: Mechanical Engineer

Matthew Hernandez '29

Major: Political Science

Toni Bluford '28

Major: Finance

Claudia Rydel '29

Major: Finance

Past Student Ambassadors

Anjali Bose '24

Major: Film Production
Minors: Classics and Archaeology & Environmental Studies

Kevin Gonzalez

Major: Marketing

Minor: Business Law

Danielle Hjerpe '23

Major: Biochemistry
Minor: Dance

Surya Mudunuri '28

Major: Entrepreneurship

Faith Nishimura '23

Major: Marketing
Minors: Asian Pacific American Studies & Asian and Pacific Studies

Odoba Okwuosa '24

Major: Biology

Charles Perez '23

Major: Economics

Josh Petteruti '25

Major: Environmental Science 

Mohini Parmekar '25

Major: Finance

Soleyana Shiferaw '24

Major: Political Science  

Minor: Journalism and Theatre Arts