About the Program
The Asian American Studies Ambassadors program promotes the positive and inclusive experiences of students during their time as an AASP concentrator. Ambassadors represent AASP in events such as APIDA events, Day of the Badger and other Asian American Studies co-sponsored events. Additionally, they give us feedback and suggestions for improving the program.
Become an AASP Ambassador!
If you love sharing your AAS enthusiasm and experiences, then please consider becoming an Asian American Studies Program Ambassador! Our AASP Ambassadors will help plan social events, contribute to social media, and represent the program for Day of the Badger, APIDA Heritage Month, UW-Madison student recruitment events and more. Additionally, all Ambassadors will receive a gift!
If you’re interested, please send an email to asianamerican@letsci.wisc.edu with the subject line “AASP Ambassador” and one paragraph explaining why you are interested.
Call for AASP Ambassadors for 2023-2024 AY
Introducing 2022-23 Ambassadors
Inaugural Volunteer Ambassadors
Our ambassadors stand out for their leadership and involvement within and beyond the Asian American Studies Program. Maddie Allen has been featured in our Spring Student Spotlight and Jessica Lindall was a 2022 Amy Ling Award recipient. We would like to introduce and welcome our all new Ambassadors!
MADDIE ALLEN

Term: Junior Year
Hometown: Imperial Beach, California
Majors/Minors/Certifications:
Psychology with a Certificate in Asian American Studies
Involvement:
Posse Scholar, Pacific Islander Student Association (PISA), APIDA HM Planning Committee
Preferred Pronouns: she/her/hers
NEON BLU GALLARDO-MAMBAJE

Term: Junior Year
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada
Majors/Minors/Certifications:
Asian Languages and Cultures
Certificates: Asian American Studies, Gender and Women studies
Involvement:
FASO, E-Board for PISA, APIDA Heritage Month Planning Committee, QTPOC
Preferred Pronouns: He/Him
JESSICA LINDALL

Term: Junior Year
Hometown: River Falls, WI
Majors/Minors/Certifications:
Communication Arts (Radio, TV, Film) & Asian American Studies, Digital Cinema Production, Digital Studies
Involvement:
Communication Arts Student Association (CASA), Asian American Student Union (AASU), APIDA Heritage Month Planning Committee
Preferred Pronouns: she/her
MAIA SCOTT

Term: Junior
Hometown: Denver/ Boulder, Colorado
Majors/Minors/Certifications:
Economics with Chinese Professional Language and Asian American Studies
Involvement:
Chinese Language and Culture Club, APIDA Heritage Month Planning Committee, Women in Economics
Preferred Pronouns: she/her