Ambassadors
About UTA Ambassadors
The UTA Ambassadors serve as the official student hosts/hostesses of UT Arlington under the direction of Mr. and Ms. UTA. The group maintains and promotes new and old campus pride and traditions; increases awareness of UT Arlington’s services, programs, and activities to students and the surrounding community; and establishes and strengthens pride and passion for UT Arlington on and off-campus.
UTA Ambassadors
Florencio Gobellan
Mr. UTA
UTA Ambassadors
About: Florencio Gobellan, a Junior from Garland TX, majoring in Psychology, was inspired to run for Mr. UTA to represent the pride and traditions of the university. To him, the title signifies leadership and building a stronger sense of community on campus. One of his favorite experiences at UTA has been organizing the Founder's Day event, which saw a significant increase in attendance, bringing students together to celebrate UTA’s legacy. As Mr. UTA, Florencio plans to continue elevating campus spirit through initiatives like the Maverick Memorial event and mentoring future leaders. His advice to current and future Mavericks is to embrace the community, seize opportunities, and get involved in the rich student life UTA offers.
Jennifer Sanchez Flores
Ms. UTA
UTA Ambassadors
About: Jennifer Sanchez, a junior from Dallas, TX, majoring in Psychology and Public Health, was inspired to run for Ms. UTA to embrace her potential as a leader for herself and her peers. To Jennifer, the title represents not just an honor, but a commitment to serving the student body and being a voice for their needs. One of her favorite experiences at UTA has been serving as a role model during convocation, where she connected with new students and introduced herself to the community. As Ms. UTA, Jennifer aims to leave a lasting legacy by enhancing the UTA Ambassadors' image and promoting the university’s spirit. Her message to current and future Mavericks is to never hesitate to ask questions and seek out resources, as the UTA community is incredibly welcoming. For students looking to get more involved, she encourages them to step out of their comfort zones, reflecting on her own journey from shyness to leading a vibrant ambassador group under her guidance.
Mayte Campos
Program Coordinator
UTA Ambassadors
Email: mayte.campos@uta.edu
History:
- Founded in 1972, the UTA Ambassadors were originally the tour guides on campus. As the official hosts and hostesses of the University, they gave campus tours to prospective students and encouraged them to come to UT Arlington.
- When the MavElite tour guides were established, the primary function of the Ambassador program changed; however, the UTA Ambassadors were still called on to give campus tours to VIP guests of the University.
- In addition, the UTA Ambassadors maintained their role as the official hosts and hostesses of the University and assisted with many high-profile university events. They became known as the most spirited Mavericks on campus because of their knowledge of university trivia and traditions. Now, as part of the Division of Student Affairs, the UTA Ambassadors play a significant role in planning and implementing large, university-wide events.
- They serve as hosts and hostesses at many prominent events, such as MavsMeet Convocation, UTA Night on the Town, and the Maverick Speakers Series. The UTA Ambassadors also host their own traditional events like Ask Me Days, MavSwap, and Decorate Downtown.
- In addition, they are responsible for teaching students about The Maverick Way, a set of core values that all Mavericks live by on a daily basis. To sum it up, the UTA Ambassadors play a significant role at UT Arlington. With their knowledge of UTA, their pride for being Mavericks, and their outgoing personalities, the UTA Ambassadors are great student leaders who are members of an elite organization on campus.
Fall 2023