Student Ambassadors
The CEE Department has several dedicated juniors and seniors that assist the department with recruiting events such as the College of Engineering Open House, Admissions weekends and individual campus visits by prospective students. They also attend events such as the Alumni Board meetings throughout the year as representatives of the department. These ambassadors play a vital role in the promotion of the CEE department at Virginia Tech. They also assist in creating promotional materials for overall department outreach and alumni events.
Ambassadors are selected through an application process each spring. For more information about becoming an ambassador, email Lauren Varboncoeur .
Garrett Beggs
My name is Garrett Beggs and I’m from Chapel Hill, NC. My interest in CEE is between construction management and structural but I’m leaning towards construction management. Outside of classes I enjoy hiking, camping, intramural sports, attending sporting events, and am on the new member education board for Triangle Fraternity in addition to being the Alumni Relations Officer. After graduation, I plan on working on projects transforming the face of modern infrastructure on the way to earning my PE. Hokie Game days and Enter Sandman are my favorite parts of being a Hokie.
Sai Ashraya Chegu
My name is Sai Ashraya Chegu and I am from Monroe Township, New Jersey. My disciplines within civil are environmental and water resources engineering and I hope to eventually get a master's and work in water and environmental remediation projects. Outside of engineering I am a huge music enthusiast as I sing Indian classical music and play the saxophone in a band called Kala on campus. Additionally, I am also passionate about Engineers Without Borders and the Wind Turbine Team. My favorite part of being a Hokie is the welcoming sense of community!
Bao Chau
Bao Chau is from Salem, Virginia and has a strong interest in structural engineering and hopes to earn a graduate degree and obtain my Professional Engineer (PE) license in the field. Bao is particularly passionate about designing high-rise buildings and hopes to contribute to such projects in the future. Outside of academics, he enjoys reading and playing tennis. His favorite thing about being a Hokie is the sense of community that comes with it.
Andrew Donaldson
Andrew Donaldson is a senior from Richmond, Virginia. He is focused on structural engineering and construction management. He loves the outdoors and enjoys activities like skiing, hiking, sailing, and surfing. Following graduation, he aspires to earn his Professional Engineer license while working on the design of complex construction solutions for large-scale projects. Andrew is a member and officer of ASCE at VT and also competed on Virginia Tech's land surveying team that placed 5th nationally in 2024. A fun fact is that on weekends Andrew can be found playing rhythm guitar for Blacksburg rock band, Rassa Frassa.
Morgan Douglass
Morgan Douglass is a senior from Crofton, Maryland. Within civil engineering, her main focus is land development, while still being interested in water resources and construction management. Outside of classes she is involved in a variety of activities, co-captain of the Steel Bridge Design Team, member of American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and volunteer at the local animal shelter. In her spare time, Morgan enjoys working out, hanging out with her friends, reading, hiking, and playing intramural sports. After graduating, she would like to obtain her PE and potentially pursue a masters. Morgan's favorite thing about being a Hokie is jumping to Enter Sandman in Lane Stadium!
Tucker Eccleston
My name's Tucker Eccleston and I'm from Richmond, Virginia. My primary focus is on transportation and land development, and I'm also pursuing a Smart and Sustainable Cities minor. After graduation I plan to work in transportation or land use planning, specifically with rail or public transit development. I'm also a member of ASCE and ITE. Outside of class my favorite things to do are backpacking and hiking, climbing, and drumming. My favorite part about being a Hokie is the community we have wherever I go.
Aaron Gitelman
My name is Aaron Gitelman and I am from Long Island, NY. I enjoy golfing, playing pickleball, watching new TV shows, and trying new food. My interest is in Construction and Geotech. I aspire to begin working in the construction field and creating safer job sites while improving the sustainability of high rise construction in NYC. My favorite part of being a Hokie is the school pride. Everyone take’s such great pride in belonging to this school.
Leah Goulet
Leah Goulet is from Leesburg, VA planning to focus in either transportation/traffic or construction. Outside the classroom, she enjoys reading, hiking, and being outdoors. After graduation, she plans to pursue her PE and possibly a master’s degree. Her dream job is to work in the themed entertainment industry and is a proud executive member of Theme Park Engineering and Design (TPED) club at Virginia Tech!
Grace Heintel
Grace Heintel is from Charlotte, North Carolina. Outside of school, she enjoys hanging out with friends, shopping, and traveling. Grace is interested in construction management or land development in Civil Engineering. After graduation, Grace wants to get her PE and continue to work on land development and/or construction projects. Grace’s favorite part about being a Hokie is the opportunities Virginia Tech offers for students to get involved with!
Ashlyn O'Neill
Ashlyn O'Neill is a senior from Stewartstown PA. Within the civil discipline she is studying transportation engineering, with a special interest in highway design and traffic operations. Outside of classes she is involved in numerous organizations and clubs including but not limited to, Secretary of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Philanthropy Chair of Omega Phi Alpha, the VT Clay Target Team, Kappa Alpha Theta, and the College of Engineering Dean's Team. In her free time, she enjoys hiking around Blacksburg and getting to be outside with her friends. After graduation her goal is to get her P.E. as soon as she is able, and potentially work towards a masters while at the same time working in the industry.
Sarah Paz
Sarah Paz is from Ellicott City, MD and is a junior in civil engineering. Sarah is interested in environmental and water resources engineering. She eventually wants to pursue a graduate degree in civil engineering. In her spare time, she enjoys listening to podcasts, thrifting, and jogging.
Adelai Silberberg
Adelai Silberberg is from Virginia Beach, VA and outside of classes she is the athletics officer for the sorority Alpha Omega Epsilon and the Vice President of the Scuba Club at VT. She loves playing intramural sports and just being outside with friends. Adelai hasn't specifically decided her discipline but she is in between construction management and transportation. After graduation she plans on working towards obtaining her PE and potentially getting a masters. Adelai loves being a Hokie because it has opened so many doors of new opportunities for her!