The Kevin B. Harrington Student Ambassador Program is a unique opportunity for Saint Anselm College students of any major to be involved in supporting the Institute's various events and activities.
Ambassadors are highly motivated, dedicated students who work closely with the New Hampshire Institute of Politics (NHIOP) staff on public programming and civic engagement work. They assist in event promotion, welcome guests and VIPs, and serve as greeters and ushers. In addition, the non-partisan student ambassadors often moderate question and answer periods, facilitate book signings, and lead other post-event activities.
As speakers and candidates visit the Institute, student ambassadors often get special opportunities to meet guests behind the scenes. During election cycles, ambassadors have been able to serve as stand-ins on local and national debate sets and assist media outlets in covering the first-in-the-nation primary.
Student Leadership
Front row left to right: Faith Williamson '24, Caroline Mara '24, Elizabeth Duffin '25, Hannah Ross '24, Amani Clemons '24
Maeve McAllister is a politics and criminal justice double major from Melrose, Massachusetts. Her favorite part of being an NHIOP ambassador is being able to have the ability to interact with fellow students who want to engage in politics. She also enjoys the ability to engage with people from all over the world that are passionate about politics. A fun fact about Maeve is that she has been Irish dancing since she was four years old.
Grace Tierney is a politics and communication double major with a minor in campaign management from Merrimac, Massachusetts. Her favorite part of being an ambassador is the connections you can reach across politics, communications, community service, and more. There is no limit on what you can learn and experience. A fun fact about Grace is that her mom is British. Her grandparents, aunt, uncle, and cousins live in England and Ireland, and she often visits.
Alyssa Stankevitz is an American studies and politics double major with a double minor in political theory and gender studies from Corinna, Maine. Her favorite part of being an ambassador is being able to form relationships with fellow students also interested in politics and attend events that open interests she has never thought of. A fun fact about Alyssa is that she voted in Maine’s first ever election using ranked voting choice.
Ellie Duffin is currently undeclared with a minor in Spanish from Braintree, Massachusetts. Besides the incredible opportunity to meet politicians and journalists, her favorite part of being an ambassador is engaging and collaborating with different groups within the Saint Anselm community to promote civic engagement. This allows further connections with students with what we do at NHIOP. A fun fact about Ellie is that she loves music and is a concert enthusiast and has been able to meet some of her favorite artists.
Katie Monahan is a politics and psychology double major with a minor in international relations from Tewksbury, Massachusetts. Her favorite part of being an ambassador is the community it creates. A fun fact about Katie is that she met Bernie Sanders while working an event at the Institute.
Ken Tran is a politics and communication double major from Manchester, New Hampshire. His favorite part of being an ambassador is the accessibility the program gives students at the college. A fun fact about Ken is that he has a corgi named Mochi.
Amani Clemons is a politics major with a minor in campaign management from Vernon, Connecticut. Her favorite part of being an ambassador is being able to meet and hear from prominent politicians and journalists in the pursuit of expanding our political perspectives. A fun fact about Amani is that she went snorkeling in the Gulf of Mexico.
Alex Costa is a communication major with a double minor in professional and creative writing and gender studies from Westport, Massachusetts. Her favorite part of the program is the opportunities it gives students to work with politicians and notable journalists and grow connections in the industry. A fun fact about Alex is that she does not like it when her food touches on her plate.
Hannah Ross is a politics and sociology double major from Wilbraham, Massachusetts. Her favorite part about being an ambassador is that she can attend a variety of events that allow her to learn, understand, and appreciate the political ideals of those who may hold different opinions than herself. The non-partisan nature of the NHIOP is integral to its success and she love being able to partake in a respectful, and safe dialogue. A fun fact about Hannah is that she is an Irish twin. Her and her brother are the same age every year for two days.
Caroline Mara is a politics major with a minor in economics from Harvard, Massachusetts. Her favorite part of being an ambassador is the relationships the ambassadors make with one another. A fun fact about Caroline is that her middle name rhymes perfectly with her last name.
Luke Chadwick is a politics major with double minors in campaign management and communication from Boxford, Massachusetts. His favorite part of being an ambassador is being able to work together with fellow ambassadors, actively participate in politics, and continue to learn and grow from his time and work with a non-partisan Institute. A fun fact about Luke is that he is an identical twin.
Faith Williamson is a communication major with double minors in campaign management and public health from Epping, New Hampshire. Her favorite part of being an ambassador is being able to work with people from all different backgrounds and political views and hosting events to engage our community in the world of politics. She has met so many unique and interesting people since becoming an ambassador who have changed her perspectives on certain issues that she would not have thought about. A fun fact about Faith is that she has been a youth cheerleading choreographer and coach for seven years.