YWIB Ambassadors

Inspiring young minds

About the program

Young Women In Bio (YWIB) launched the YWIB Ambassador program in 2020 for students interested in championing and supporting the organization’s efforts to create educational and leadership opportunities in STEM for young women. Each school year, YWIB welcomes approximately 20 students to the new class of Ambassadors.

Meet the 2024-2025 YWIB Ambassadors

Amitha
WIB-Capital Region

Amruta
WIB-RTP

Angela
WIB-Metro New York

Anjali
WIB-San Francisco Bay Area

Anjani
WIB-San Diego

Anna
WIB-Greater Boston

Corbyn
WIB-National

Emily
WIB-Greater Montreal

Emma
WIB-Pittsburgh

Hannah
WIB-Greater Boston

Hiwot
WIB-National

Isabella
WIB-Connecticut

Kailani
WIB-Seattle

Lena
WIB-San Diego

Lila
WIB-Metro New York

Marin
WIB-Chicago

Maya
WIB-Chicago

Maysoon
WIB-Capital Region

Michelle
WIB-Greater Montreal

Mika
WIB-Seattle

Sahasra
WIB-National 

Saoirse
WIB-San Francisco Bay Area 

Savia
WIB-Capital Region

Shreyashi
WIB-National

Simran
WIB-RTP 

Wendy
WIB-Connecticut

Yuqing
WIB-Greater Montreal

Zion
WIB-Pittsburgh

Previous YWIB Ambassador Cohorts

Click on the years below to meet our past cohorts.

Who should apply?

Apply to be a YWIB Ambassador if you:

  • Have a passion for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and/or Math)
  • Demonstrate leadership and/or have an interest in promoting STEM within your school, community, and through social media
  • Identify as a young woman and are a rising freshman, sophomore, or junior in high school within the US or Montreal
  • Want to meet and interact with other students with a passion for STEM
  • Have an interest in advancing YWIB’s mission

Ambassador Responsibilities

YWIB Ambassadors are expected to:

  • Regularly educate themselves about STEM
  • Champion YWIB’s efforts in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Attend virtual or in-person events and programs hosted by National and their local YWIB chapter
  • Develop educational content and events both locally and nationally
  • Help promote STEM activities in their community and on a national level
  • Support YWIB social media campaigns that promote awareness of women in STEM
  • Participate in STEM-building activities with their local YWIB chapter WIB-National
  • Attend the majority of activities (including in the summer) which may include company visits, hands-on activities, panel discussions, and larger, regional STEM events.

 

All YWIB Ambassadors who successfully complete the program receive a scholarship to support their efforts to effect positive change in the world of STEM.

2024-2025 YWIB Ambassador Application

Thank you for your interest in Young Women In Bio’s Ambassador program. Applications are now closed. Late applications will not be accepted.

  • All applicants will receive an automated response confirming their submission.
  • Notifications to all applicants whether accepted or not will be sent by Friday, July 9, 2024.
  • If you have any questions, reach out to us at ywib@womeninbio.org

 

Get in touch

 Email us at YWIB@womeninbio.org with any questions or concerns.

Meet the 2023-2024 YWIB Ambassadors

Logan T.
WIB-Capital Region

Melissa T.
WIB-Capital Region

Eliana O.
WIB-Chicago

Tawasol A.
WIB-Chicago

Alyssa V.
WIB-Greater Boston

Swetha K.
WIB-Greater Boston

Diya S.
WIB-Pittsburgh

Mikaela D.
WIB-Pittsburgh

Olivia D.
WIB-Pittsburgh

Nithi V.
WIB-RTP

Ruhani S.
WIB-RTP

Kiara Y.
WIB-San Francisco Bay Area

Sophia R.
WIB-San Francisco Bay Area

Aadya D.
WIB-Seattle

Nandika D.
WIB-Seattle

Melat H.
WIB-Seattle

Harriet L.
WIB-Southern California

Zinia K.
WIB-Southern California

Josephine S.
WIB-National

Shri L.
WIB-National 

Teni S.
WIB-National 

Meet the 2022-2023 YWIB Ambassador Cohort

Aimal S.
WIB-Seattle

Amrita A.
WIB-RTP

Annelies P.
WIB-Pittsburgh

Batya K.
WIB-Philadelphia

Diana P.
WIB-Metro New York

Emily B.
WIB-Connecticut

Grace S.
WIB-Southern California

Jade L.
WIB-Southern California

Leah S.
WIB-Montreal

Leila H.
WIB-San Francisco Bay Area

Lisa O.
WIB-Montreal

Madelyn B.
WIB-Chicago

Maggie M.

Mariam N.
WIB-San Francisco Bay Area

Nanda J.
WIB-Seattle

Oliwia S.
WIB-Pittsburgh

Pearl M.
WIB-Metro New York

Phoenix T.
WIB-Texas

Ria T.
WIB-RTP

Rishima M.
WIB-Capital Region

Roz R.
WIB-Boston

Sanjana K.
WIB-Chicago

Zhilu Z.
WIB-Montreal

Meet the 2021-2022 YWIB Ambassador Cohort

Addison S.
WIB-Connecticut

Aditi M.
WIB-Capital Region

Alessandra A.
WIB-Seattle

Alexa D.
WIB-New York Metro

Anabelle E.
WIB-Metro New York

Ashley S.
WIB-San Francisco Bay Area

Chapin W.
WIB-Pittsburgh

Ellie K.
WIB-RTP

Jessica H.
WIB-Montreal

Jordan E.
WIB-RTP

Joselyn A.
WIB-Southern California

Katrina B.
WIB-Philadelphia

Kieu P.
WIB-Atlanta

Madeline N.
WIB-Pittsburgh

Maria B.
WIB-Montreal

Marian C.
WIB-Boston

Marith D.
WIB-Texas

Mia S.
WIB-Montreal

Nathalie C.
WIB-Southern California

Neha C.
WIB-Capital Region

Nicole C.
WIB-San Francisco Bay Area

Rachel Z.
WIB-Chicago

Shivani J.
WIB-Seattle

Swara K.
WIB-Texas

Meet the 2020-2021 YWIB Ambassador Cohort

Abigail G.
WIB-Metro New York

Alexa T.
WIB-RTP

Anwita M.
WIB-Capital Region

Asha V.
WIB-Seattle

Caitlyn L.
WIB-San Francisco

Corinne D.
WIB-RTP

Deekshita G.
WIB-Philadelphia

Elizabeth Z.
WIB-Boston

Elzira N.
WIB-Boston

Isabella D.
WIB-Atlanta

Jaedyn H.
WIB- Southern California

Mariam K – Montreal

Ming L – Southern California

Nina F.
WIB-Chicago

Samantha R.
WIB-Texas

Shreya K.
WIB-San Francisco Bay Area

Shria M.
WIB-Atlanta

Sophie T.
WIB-Capital Region

Srimayi M.
WIB-Pittsburgh

Stacia K.
WIB-Chicago

Tsering Y.
WIB-New York Metro

Yara A.
WIB-Pittsburgh