Meet the Coles Ambassadors - Coles College of Business

Coles Ambassadors for Student Success

To support and guide students in their academic journey by providing mentorship, leadership, and networking opportunities, the Coles Ambassadors are a select group of high-achieving students who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership skills, and a commitment to the Coles College of Business community. Through their involvement, the Ambassadors serve as role models and advocates for their fellow students, while also contributing to the overall success of the Coles College.

Astrid Cuellar Benitez

Major: Finance
Minor: Fintech
Position: President

What Motivated you to join CASS?

As an upperclassman, sometimes you find beneficial college resources a little too late. You look back and think, “I wish I had known about this earlier”! I joined CASS to prevent future Coles students from falling into the same trap. I’m here to help YOU navigate your college journey!

Name a fun fact about yourself:

I finally crossed off an item on my bucket list: creating a YouTube Channel! It was beyond scary and completely out of my comfort zone, but it helped me grow in so many ways.

Bernice Ampofo

Major: Finance
Minor: Management
Position: Vice President

What Motivated you to join CASS?

I joined CASS because I knew Coles offered so many resources to students but had no idea who to reach out to. I’m glad that I get to learn in-depth about all the awesome resources we have and connect other students to great opportunities.

Name a fun fact about yourself:

Fun fact about me is I’ve never broken any bones! (Fingers crossed I’m not jinxing myself!!)

Tiffany Obeng

Major: International Business
Minor: N/A
Position: Secretary

What Motivated you to join CAS?

To meet like-minded people and teach what I’ve learned.

Name a fun fact about yourself:

My favorite food is vanilla cake.

Jeremiah Beasley

Major: Information Systems
Minor: Information Security and Assurance
Position: Program Liaison

What Motivated you to join CASS?

I joined CASS to motivate, inspire, and grow students and expand their opportunities. I want students to feel comfortable not with their path in life, but their career as well. It’s time to get to work and I’m more than excited to start!

Name a fun fact about yourself:

Some fun facts about me are I can say my alphabet backward and I’m from the Midwest state of Illinois.

Lar’Koi Pierre

Major: Marketing
Minor: N/A
Position: Social Media Coordinator

What Motivated you to join CASS?

It was an opportunity to get more involved, and help students overcome issues that I may have faced as well.

Name a fun fact about yourself:

I was born in Miami, Florida.

Rayna Shealey

Major: Marketing
Minor: Sports Marketing
Position: Social Media Coordinator

What Motivated you to join CASS?

I joined CASS because I wanted to ensure future relationships within the business world and make more connections and build a dynamic team.

Name a fun fact about yourself:

I love to write.

Abie Agbontaen

Major: Accounting
Minor: N/A
Position: Career Coaching Resource Specialist

What Motivated you to join CASS?

To be able to be a resource to fellow students struggling to navigate college life.

Name a fun fact about yourself:

I’ve been a pescatarian for 2 years.

Alondra Garcia

Major: Finance
Minor: N/A
Position: Tutoring & Academic Support Resource Specialist

What Motivated you to join CASS?

To be able to use my experience to help my peers succeed.

Name a fun fact about yourself:

I have a twin brother who also goes to Kennesaw State.

David Mann

Major: Double Major, Business Management & Entrepreneurship
Minor: Professional Sales
Position: Internship & Co-op Resource Specialist

What Motivated you to join CASS?

I was motivated to join CASS to be more involved in Coles College, help students understand the resources and opportunities Coles College has, and help ensure student success here at Kennesaw State University.

Name a fun fact about yourself:

A fun fact about myself is I love cruises and have been on about 10 so far in my lifetime.

Eitan Shlomo

Major: Information Systems
Minor: N/A
Position: KSU External Resource Specialist

What Motivated you to join CASS?

Leadership opportunities.

Name a fun fact about yourself:

Rocket League is the best video game of all time.

Kamryn Lacy

Major: Marketing
Minor: Public Relations
Position: Flight Academy Resource Specialist

What Motivated you to join CASS?

I wanted to help fellow students and peers find the right resources on campus for them. I also wanted to be more involved with student organizations, build connections, and add on to my resume.

Name a fun fact about yourself:

I am originally from Detroit, Michigan, and I was named after a character from the movie “10 Things I Hate About You”.

Logan Alnuti

Major: Accounting
Minor: N/A
Position: Academic Advising Resource Specialist

What Motivated you to join CASS?

I joined CASS to learn more about what the Coles College of Business can do for me and my classmates!

Name a fun fact about yourself:

I have six tattoos, none which were planned out before I arrived at the tattoo shop. #hootyhoo

Mikaylah Abercrombie

Major: Marketing
Minor: N/A
Position: Education Abroad Resource Specialist

What Motivated you to join CASS:

When I first came to KSU, a couple of my goals were to help others and be more involved on campus. With that, being that I am a marketing major, I figured that CASS would be a great way for me to achieve both goals!

Name a fun fact about yourself:

I’ve been to over 20 states in the U.S.