Meet the 2025-26 Student Ambassador Cohort
We are excited to welcome back the Entrepreneurship Student Ambassador Program this year and are thrilled to watch them grow as leaders and change-makers.
The Entrepreneurship Student Ambassador Program (ESAP) empowers students to serve as representatives of NC State’s entrepreneurship programs, linking them with the campus community.
This year, eight ambassadors, drawn from undergraduate and graduate programs across campus, exemplify how entrepreneurship thrives at the intersection of disciplines. By bringing together students with diverse academic perspectives, these ambassadors facilitate events, connect peers to programs and promote a culture of innovation that spans NC State’s many fields of study.
Meet the Cohort
Farah Baytam
Farah is a junior in the College of Design, pursuing a degree in media, arts, design and technology with a minor in business entrepreneurship. She is passionate about blending creativity and entrepreneurship to bring innovative ideas to life. Farah hopes to start an animation studio that tells authentic, relatable Arab stories.
Bhavya Jain
Bhavya is a graduate student in the College of Engineering, pursuing a degree in electrical engineering. He is driven by the challenge of turning innovative ideas into solutions that make a real-world impact. Bhavya hopes to develop sustainable, AI-driven devices for real-time health monitoring. He is also working on a business called EnviraCell.
Sang Nguyen-Ly
Sang is a junior in the Poole College of Management, pursuing a degree in accounting. She is passionate about turning her creativity into ventures that can inspire and engage people. Sang hopes to create a sticker business that transforms her creativity into products that spark joy.
Marveen Quiroz Santiago
Marveen is a freshman in the College of Engineering, studying mechanical engineering. He is passionate about taking ownership of his ideas and exploring the creative possibilities that engineering makes possible. Marveen hopes to design personal safety devices, including wearable trackers for children.
Ethan Perez
Ethan is a sophomore in the College of Engineering, studying industrial engineering. He is passionate about applying his engineering knowledge to solve real-world problems and improve systems around him. Ethan hopes to build a free resource that teaches both technical and soft skills, helping people achieve their goals and make a positive impact on their communities.
Colin Soik
Colin is a junior in the College of Engineering studying computer engineering. He is passionate about turning ideas into reality and making a meaningful impact on others’ lives. Colin hopes to develop a streamlined meal solution for college students, using local kitchens to offer healthier, more affordable and convenient meal options for daily meals.
Megan Williams
Megan is a sophomore in the Wilson College of Textiles, studying fashion textile management. She is passionate about pushing creative boundaries and developing grit to transform concepts into tangible outcomes. Megan hopes to launch a sustainable, nonprofit textile company that fills a meaningful need while making a positive impact on the world.
Jack Shpargel
Jack is a sophomore in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, studying biochemistry. He is passionate about applying knowledge from his field to create unique solutions to real-world challenges. Jack hopes to develop a project that could deliver and provide quick and easy medical care to underdeveloped and rural areas, making resources more accessible to people in need.
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