Student Ambassadors

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!

Ted Combs
Ted Combs is from Charlotte, North Carolina. His strongest interest in CEE is structural engineering. Outside of academics, he loves hiking, playing golf, drawing, and taking care of his bonsai collection. After graduation, he plans on pursuing my Masters and eventually obtaining his PE. His favorite part of being a Hokie is getting to spend the year in beautiful Blacksburg!

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.

Reagan Fields
Reagan Fields is from Virginia Beach and plans to focus in structural engineering. Outside the classroom, she is the social chair for both ASCE and Tau Beta Pi and works as a supervisor for intramural sports. In her free time, she loves to run, play soccer, wakeboard, hike, go to concerts, and travel. After finishing her undergrad, she is planning on getting her masters in structural engineering. Her dream job would be designing structures abroad. A fun fact about Reagan is that she can cry on command!

Adleigh Flanary
Adleigh Flanary is from Easton, Pennsylvania as well as Charlotte, North Carolina. She is interested in Structural Engineering and hopes to get her masters in this discipline after graduating in the Spring! After graduation, she is hoping to move forward and apply what she has learned to real world projects that positively impact communities. Outside of class, she is part of Engineers in Action and has traveled to Bolivia to assist in building a bridge. She is also involved in the Class Office and has helped design the class ring for the class of 2027. Her favorite part about being a Hokie is all of the amazing opportunities that the school has to offer and all of the connections she gets to make due to the Hokie community. 

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! 

Connor Herr
Connor Herr is from Ocean City, Maryland. He is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and exploring his interests in construction management and land development. Outside of class, he serves as the Engineers’ Ball Chair for the Student Engineers’ Council and as Vice President of the American Society of Civil Engineers. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, watching football and baseball, and going to the beach. While he’s still figuring out exactly what he wants to do after graduation, he’s excited to gain more experience, explore different paths within civil engineering, and find where he can make the biggest impact. His favorite part about being a Hokie is the strong sense of community and pride that brings students together—especially on game days.

Evan Marshall
Evan Marshall is a senior from Woodbridge, Virginia. His main focus is transportation engineering, with special interests in traffic management and public transportation. After graduation, Evan plans on pursuing a master's degree, obtaining his PE, and working on transportation issues in a major city. While outside of classes but still on campus, Evan spends most of his time in the Ware Lab as Co-Captain of the Steel Bridge Design Team, and is also a member of ASCE and ITE. In his free time, Evan enjoys playing video games with his friends, reading, and writing. His favorite part of being a Hokie is collaborating with other Hokies to achieve amazing things, just see Steel Bridge as an example.

Colin Peterson
Colin Peterson is from Chicago, IL. He is a senior in Civil Engineering with a focus in Structural and Materials Engineering, and plans to begin his master’s next year. Outside of classes, he enjoys hiking, playing tennis, and going to baseball games. Additionally, at Virginia Tech, he is a research assistant and teaching assistant. After graduation, his goal is to earn his P.E. and S.E. licenses and work on the research, design, and rehabilitation of large-scale resilient infrastructure. His favorite part about being a Hokie is the fall game days!

Emily Sandt
Emily Sandt is from Ocean City, MD. Outside of class, she enjoys staying active on campus through organizations like the Student Engineers’ Council, the Society of Women Engineers, Dean’s Team, ASCE, and now, as a CEE Ambassador! She also loves painting, cheering on the Hokies in football, softball, and basketball, and rewatching her favorite sitcoms. Within CEE, she hasn't quite decided which path is the best fit for her yet, but she’s especially interested in construction management, land development, and transportation. After graduation, she aspires to obtain her PE license and lead meaningful local projects as a project manager, helping to shape and strengthen her future community. Her favorite part about being a Hokie is the pride and passion that come with it. She loves running into fellow Hokies outside of Blacksburg and instantly bonding over our shared experiences.

Shaun Saunders
Shaun Saunders is from Syracuse, NY, and is planning to focus in structural engineering. Outside of the classroom, Shaun is a member of the Marching Virginians, who perform during halftime at every home football game. Additionally, he is part of the Theme Park Engineering and Design (TPED) club, where he works with a group of skilled students to compete in various design competitions within the themed entertainment industry. After graduation, Shaun plans to pursue his dream job in the themed entertainment industry. His favorite part of being a Hokie is the amazing people and school spirit that make this place so special!

Jordan Walker
Jordan Walker is a rising senior from Lynchburg, Virginia. In his free time, he loves to spend time with friends and family. Some of his favorite hobbies include cooking and going to the gym. He chose civil engineering because it allows him to create meaningful change by improving the lives of entire communities.