Current Team Leader Ambassadors
Gbemi Adeleye
Recruitment + Development
Hi! I'm Gbemi Adeleye and I'm a 4th year BMED student with a minor in business. I love to DIY and I have a passion for helping people. I look forward to serving as a Team Leader Ambassador dealing with recruitment and development this year!
Medha Gunda
Marketing + Promotion
Hi! My name is Medha and I'm a 3rd year neuroscience major with a minor in HMED. This is my second year being a part of the GT 1000/GT 2000 program and my first year serving as an Ambassador! I enjoy traveling and crafting, and I have a passion for exploring creative ways to make a difference in the healthcare space. I’m so excited to contribute to a program that plays such a meaningful role in supporting students during their transition to Georgia Tech!
Nadia Osmani
Success + Retention
Hello! My name is Nadia and I’m a 4th year pre-med biochemistry major. I am passionate about developing initiatives that promote student success and achievement. I have served as a Team Leader within the GT1000 program for four semesters and have loved being able to support first-year students with their transition to Georgia Tech! This is my first year serving as an Ambassador and I am incredibly excited to connect with new students and work alongside our Ambassador team! Outside of academics I love exploring local coffee shops or finding a new creative project to start.
Trinity Shao
Events + Programming
Hi! I am Trinity Shao, and I am a 4th year Biology major. I transferred to Georgia Tech and took GT 2000 my first semester at Tech. Following that semester, I became a Team Leader for GT 1000 & GT 2000. I am super excited to serve as an ambassador this year and look forward to working with the team and planning fun events!
Become A Team Leader Ambassador
The Team Leader Ambassador (TLA) role is a paid position. Students work between 5-7 hours a week. As an Ambassador of the Undergraduate Transition Seminars (GT 1000 and GT 2000), you'll be a part of a team that works to prepare new and returning Team Leaders (TLs) for the tasks of supporting incoming first-year and transfer students while also building an active TL community.
Info Session: Tuesday, November 11 from 5:30 - 6:30 PM in Clough 211
QUALIFICATIONS
Students must meet the following requirements:
- Minimum of two semesters serving as GT 1000 or GT 2000 Team Leader
- Minimum 2.5 overall GPA
- Good Standing with Instructor Performance Evaluation
- Strong time management skills
- Strong organization skills
- Strong oral communication skills
- Enthusiastic demeanor and dedication to the mission of GT 1000 & GT 2000 Program
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Must be able to serve a minimum of two consecutive semesters (i.e. Fall-Spring or Summer-Fall)
- Actively mentor a designated group of current GT 1000 and GT 2000 TLs
- Serve as a GT 1000 or GT 2000 Team Leader, if time permits (highly recommended)
- Attend team and biweekly initiative meetings
- Develop programs and workshops to support GT 1000 and GT 2000 TLs
- Aid in the continuous development of all GT 1000 and GT 2000 TLs
- Attend, participate in, and assist in coordination of TL application reviews, interviews, orientation, recognition and social events, and tabling
- Support the initiative for Recruitment and Retention, Marketing and Promotion, and Events and Planning.
TLA INITIATIVES
Ambassadors support various initiatives for the Team Leader Program. A summary of what each initiative focuses on is below.
Recruitment and Retention
This initiative focuses on before and after students are onboarded into the program. Ambassadors support the development of the online Canvas orientation, the planning of the in-person orientation, TL recruitment and outreach efforts, and leading the spring interview cycle. Developing continuous professional development opportunities and surveying the TL experience throughout the program is also a priority.
Marketing and Promotion
Ambassadors support the social media presence of the GT 1000 and GT 2000 program on Instagram by leading the creation of original content and increasing reach and engagement. They also develop marketing materials for TL related events and creates the monthly TL newsletter.
Events and Planning
Ambassadors support the initial concept, scope of event needs, and the execution of TL recognition and social events. Major events include Swag Day, the Annual Awards Banquet (partially), and Spring Celebration. This initiative also includes participating and proposing events for Week of Welcome. Team Leader events are organized to foster belonging in the TL community.