Matriculation Ambassadors

The Ambassadors program was created in 2014 and is designed to support new dental students in transitioning to the rigorous and dynamic environment of dental school. Participants help with matriculation week events, provide peer mentoring, and share insight into the dental program and campus life. They help new students navigate academic expectations, familiarize themselves with Boston, and feel welcomed into the community. The program provides participants with opportunities to develop their leadership skills and it strengthen connections across cohorts, contributing to a cohesive and supportive school culture. Participants gain valuable experience in mentorship, event coordination, and peer engagement, which are critical skills for both their dental careers and professional networking.

Ambassadors are GSDM predoctoral students who are assigned to lead small groups (10-13 students) during matriculation week. They help foster community and connection, serve as a resource for new students and assist staff to deliver an informative and productive matriculation experience. 

Coordinators are predoctoral students who have previously served as matriculation ambassadors and are assigned to oversee certain matriculation sessions, as well as provide mentorship and support for ambassadors. Coordinators are not assigned to lead matriculation small groups, but work closely with the Student Affairs and Events & Meetings teams during matriculation week.

2025 Ambassadors


Agas, Arnel


Alpizar, Alanis


Baddoura, Lea


Benhardt, Samantha


Bilal, Aniqa


Delille, Claude


Eleish, Islam


Fidlin, Simon


Graziano, Nicholas


Grosu, Rodica


Iremadze, Ia


Ravikumar, Rahul


Marraccin, Anthony


Nassar, Mia


Patel, Shriji


Richardson, Brooklyn


Song, Hayoung


Troshin, Cristina


Urena-Garrido, Mariel

2025 Coordinators


Adeniyi, Omolade


Feldman, Hallie


Quinones, Elijah


Weaver, MarKee


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