Pathway 2: Connect with an Advising Ambassador

Advising Ambassadors are experienced colleagues who make themselves available as informal, on-demand resources for the UC Davis advising community. Unlike structured mentorship, this pathway is flexible and designed for quick conversations, networking, or exploring specific areas of interest.

You can browse the AAMP Advising Ambassador profiles to learn more about their expertise, experiences, and advising interests. We encourage you to connect with any Ambassador whose background aligns with your professional goals, questions, or curiosities.

Advising Ambassadors are here to:

  • Share insights on their areas of advising expertise
  • Provide perspective on career development and campus culture
  • Offer guidance on navigating specific advising processes or student populations
  • Connect you with additional resources or colleagues across campus

This model is meant to be approachable and low-commitment—reach out to as many Ambassadors as you’d like, when you need support or inspiration. Whether you’re new to UC Davis advising or a seasoned professional looking to expand your network, Advising Ambassadors are a great way to build connections and grow within our community.

Advising Ambassador Eligibility

As an AAMP Advising Ambassador, your guidance will help colleagues gain knowledge and insights into the practice and profession of advising at UC Davis.

  • Must have at least three years of experience in an academic advising role at UC Davis*
  • Must submit advising philosophy**
  • Must have one specific domain knowledge or expertise to share with the community:
    • Advising Management
      • Experience leading and supervising professional staff, onboarding advisors, managing day-to-day operations, and ensuring service quality
    • Advising Technology
      • Expertise in using, training, or implementing advising-related systems, platforms, and tools to enhance efficiency and student support
    • Program Development
      • Experience developing, launching, and strategically managing new programs or initiatives (including first-year, transition, student leadership, peer advisor, and/or retention programs)
    • Curriculum/Assessment
      • Experience creating academic or professional development content, designing learning outcomes, and assessing program effectiveness
  • Must meet with the AAMP Co-Chairs 2-3 times a year to discuss evaluations and share their experiences 

*If you have less than three years of experience in an academic advising role at UC Davis but believe you can serve as an advising ambassador, please email AAMP Co-Chairs Katy Pattison (kcpattison@ucdavis.edu) or Lauren Wong (lnawong@ucdavis.edu).

**Please note that advising ambassadors’ advising philosophies will be made publicly available on the AAMP website.