THEM Ambassadors
JOIN US
Do you want to get involved with the Center for Student Wellness? We encourage you to look into our THEM (Teaching Healthy Expressions of Masculinity) Ambassadors program!
THEM AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
THEM ambassadors for the Center for Student Wellness’s serve as leaders in engaging men on campus in conversations surrounding masculinity, violence prevention, and mental health.
WHAT WE DO
THEM ambassadors meet in a collaborative setting and contribute to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs and events hosted by the Men's Engagement Program. Throughout the year, THEM ambassadors receive training on topics around power and privilege, self-compassion and mental health, bystander intervention, and how each intersects with masculinity. THEM ambassadors are encouraged to bring new ideas to the table, share the program with their peers, and work towards creating a campus that is more inclusive to all expressions of masculinity.
MEET... THEM!
Rome
Aguilar
Rome
Aguilar
Major: Political Science and Economics
Where are you from? Las Piñas City, Philippines
What's your definition of authentic masculinity? I think “authentic” masculinity is always changing, every day in every person. Being masculine is less about fitting into a set of someone else’s criteria, but about feeling comfortable accepting every part of you as an essential aspect of your own masculinity!
A fun fact. I love fiction, especially fantasy! I’m deeply interested in things that are mystical or occult, and love to read works with these themes in my spare time.
Kaden
Hendrickson
Kaden
Hendrickson
Major: Computer Science
Where are you from? Heber City, UT
What's your definition of authentic masculinity? To me, authentic masculinity is acknowledging and embracing the feminine within yourself. Allowing ourselves to feel, experience, and communication our emotions – happy, sad, or anywhere in between – is an incredible part of the human experience and doesn’t make you less “manly!”
A fun fact. I have 7 younger siblings.
Siddhant Chaturvedi
Siddhant Chaturvedi
Major: Information Systems
Where are you from? India
What's your definition of authentic masculinity? Respecting every gender.
A fun fact. I love sneakers and I don’t think before buying a pair which I like.
Sam Judd
Sam Judd
Major: Philosophy and Music
Where are you from? Orem, UT
What's your definition of authentic masculinity? Holding oneself accountable for the harmful and celebrating the beautiful in one’s masculinity.
A fun fact. I play the harpsichord!
Jacob Martin
Jacob Martin
Major: Communication
Where are you from? Moore, Oklahoma
What's your definition of authentic masculinity? Being able to do things that make a man feel confident in his own identity without the input of an outside source.
A fun fact. I am a Gemini.
Kelsey
Hart
Kelsey
Hart
Major: Computer Science with an Emphasis in Entertainment Arts and Engineering
Where are you from? Reading, Pennsylvania
What's your definition of authentic masculinity? Allowing masculinity to be what you make of it. Being your true, genuine self rather than trying to fit society’s construct on what a man should and shouldn’t be.
A fun fact. I dream of having a mobile library!
Sean Kuo
Sean Kuo
Major: QAMO with Information Systems Emphasis
Where are you from? Sandy, Utah
What's your definition of authentic masculinity? Authentic masculinity is a subjective, ever-changing, and inclusive idea where any self-identifying male feels comfortable of what being a male is for them and what constitutes feeling included within male community. This includes whatever they may feel masculinity is defined for themselves with character, action, interests, etc. without intruding on another’s identity as a male.
A fun fact. I have never broken or fractured a bone in my body.
THEM AMBASSADOR APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED
Applications are now closed. If you have questions about the program, please contact Myra Gerst at mgerst@sa.utah.edu.
THEM ambassadors are encouraged to spend 12-15 hours/month engaging in activities including (but not limited to):
- Attend ongoing training on masculinity, violence prevention, and mental health
- Participate in discussions addressing masculinity, violence prevention, and mental health
- Advise and assist in content creation for the program
- Facilitate events in collaboration with Center for Student Wellness and campus partners
- Increase engagement with men across campus
We are looking for undergraduate students who are:
- Interested in having discussions on a wide range of topics related to masculinity
- Have a wide background of lived experiences as it relates to race, gender, sexuality, religion, etc.
- Available to be an ambassador for both Fall and Spring semesters
- Available for weekly meetings and fall training (week before Fall semester begins)