Become an Engagement Coordinator

Tippie Engagement Coordinators assist Undergraduate Program Office (UPO) staff in raising awareness about the needs of students from underrepresented or under-resourced populations, including but not limited to: first generation, marginalized, and low-income students. Engagement Coordinators take on specific roles with BizEdge, Black in Business, or other duties as assigned. Tippie Engagement Coordinators also provide feedback and recommendations to the UPO as it strives to:

  • foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and supported
  • attract and retain a diverse and talented student body and staff
  • facilitate timely and equitable degree progress within a rigorous curriculum
  • provide challenging out-of-class experiential learning opportunities.

The role of an Engagement Coordinator

  • Create opportunities for students from underrepresented or under-resourced populations to interact and engage with each other
  • Advocate and create safe spaces for students in these populations
  • Foster a smooth transition for students from underrepresented or under-resourced populations—both to Tippie and to the University of Iowa
  • Serve as an advocate for the unique needs of students from underrepresented or under-resourced populations (listen to concerns and assist in solving problems)
  • Provide resources and information to students from underrepresented or under-resourced populations to succeed at Tippie

Engagement Coordinators who focus on BizEdge will support Tippie staff and faculty with the BizEdge Mentoring Program. This position reports to the respective UPO assigned supervisor. Engagement Coordinators who focus on Black in Business will assist with planning and executing events for the Black in Business Series. This position reports to the respective UPO assigned supervisor.

All Engagement Coordinators are encouraged to be creative and take initiative in implementing continuous improvement methods and tactics to further the development of programs. Recruitment for ambassadors happens in the spring for year-long positions.

Maria Aguila Mateo

Maria Aguilar-Mateo

Hometown: Hampton, IA

Major: Human Resource Management, Business Analytics & Information Systems

Involved in: Multicultural Business Student Association, Tippie Business Honor Society, University of Iowa Human Resources Associate

Ty Ahmed

Ty Ahmed

Hometown: Iowa City, IA

Major: Finance and Risk Management & Insurance

Involved in: Black in Business Project Coordinator, Tippie Business Student Ambassador (BSAO), HawkTrade (member),  Hubbard Scholars

Alisa Gandhi

Alisa Gandhi

Hometown: Schaumburg, IL

Majors: Finance BBA, Accounting BBA, and Business Analytics Information Systems (BAIS) BBA with a Certificate in International Business

Involved in: BizEdge Mentoring Program, Tippie Thrive, Admission Panelist, Study Abroad Campus Ambassador, Student Advancement Network, Tippie Gateway Mentoring Program, Multicultural Business Student Association, Dance Marathon, OnIowa!, Peer Mentor

Jordyn Johnson

Jordyn Johnson

Hometown: Davenport, IA

Major: Entrepreneurial Management & Leadership Studies Certificate

Involved in: BizEdge Mentoring Program, Tippie Gateway Mentoring Program, and Assistant Librarian at the Pomerantz Business Library

Stephanie Ramos

Stephanie Ramos

Hometown: Saint John, IN

Major: Marketing, Business Analytics & Information Systems, International Business Certificate

Involved in: Multicultural Business Student Association (MBSA) President, Office of Undergraduate Research Office Support Associate, Iowa Athletics Gameday Assistant, BizEdge Coordinator and Mentor, American Marketing Association

Jessica Valois

Jessica Valois

Hometown: Villa Park, IL

Major: Marketing with Event Management Certificate

Involved in: BizEdge Mentoring Program, Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc., Tippie Gateway Mentoring Program, Multicultural Business Student Association, Association of Latinos Moving Ahead, Student Development Clerk with the University of Iowa Center for Advancement and last year a Latino Native American Cultural Center Programming Assistant