Current Ambassadors
The ACE Ambassador program serves as an opportunity for ACE participants to continue developing the skills and knowledge from their ACE programs and to truly make ACE more than just a summer experience. Through the program, Ambassadors bring their ACE experiences back to their teams, campus, and communities and help prepare the next team of ACE participants.
This year, the 2025-2026 Ambassador Team comprises 8 Duke student-athletes who have participated in ACE programs as far back as summer 2024. Our Ambassadors come from a range of teams: 6 Duke Athletics teams are represented this year.
In addition to assisting with pre-program preparation and marketing and outreach efforts, Ambassadors engage with staff from Duke in discussions on the current state of civic engagement and how to navigate the field in an ever-changing world, how to become an effective service leader, and ways to market their skills and share their experiences in post-graduate opportunities.
Want to contact or learn more about a specific ambassador from your university or team? Find their ACE profile.
Meet the Ambassadors
Meet the Duke ACE Ambassadors. Learn more about their tips for applying to ACE and making the most of the experience.
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Zizi Newhard is a Junior on the Women's Fencing team and a participant in the 2024 ACE in Panama program. She is majoring in Environmental Science and has a strong passion for sustainability and the outdoors. During her time in Panama, she helped to facilitate a volleyball camp and tournament f...Read More -
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Keira is a Sophomore on the Swim & Dive team. A native of Victoria, BC, Canada, Keira participated in ACE South Africa in 2025. Keira’s past experiences with volunteering and community engagement include organizing the annual fundraiser for cancer research – “Hoops for Hope” in high sc...Read More -
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Carolina is a Sophomore from San Diego, CA on the Women's Soccer team and a participant in the 2025 ACE in Costa Rica program. Caroline’s past experiences with volunteering and community engagement include volunteering for local food banks and spending time at an elder care center.Read More -
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Ella is a Junior from Fort Collins, CO on the Women's Cross Country Team and a participant in the 2025 ACE in South Africa program. Ella’s past experiences with volunteering and community engagement include being invovled with Duke’s National Women and Girls in Sports Day, local church camp...Read More -
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Kaiya is a Sophomore from Downingtown, PA on the Women's Field Hockey Team and a participant in the 2025 ACE in South Africa program. Kaiya’s past experiences with volunteering and community engagement include being a Girls On the Run coach throughout high school, participating in a service-...Read More -
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Morven is a Senior from Glasgow Scotland on the Women's Rowing Team and a participant in the 2025 ACE in Costa Rica program. Morven’s past experiences with volunteering and community engagement include coaching rowing and teaching elementary school kids how to swim. Morven has also taken a s...Read More -
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Emily is a Junior from Richmond, VA on the Women's Swim & Dive Team and a participant in the 2025 ACE in Costa Rica program. Emily’s past experiences with volunteering and community engagement include being a founding member of the civic engagement team that brought back community servic...Read More -
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Owen is a Sophomore from Mountain Lakes, NJ on the Men's Swim & Dive Team and a participant in the 2025 ACE in South Africa program. Owen’s past experiences with volunteering and community engagement include participating in the Swimming with the Blue Devils water safety programs and volu...Read More
