Student Digital Ambassadors

Pitt Digital Ambassadors are here to help you make the most out of the technology offerings at Pitt. Whether it’s helping you find the free software you need, like Microsoft Office or Adobe Creative Cloud, or holding a training for you and your friends – the Digital Ambassadors are here for you.

Digital Ambassadors are also fully skilled in all Microsoft 365 products. Just talk to a Digital Ambassador to learn how to get more organized using OneNote, leverage Teams for communication within your school, download a free copy of Office to keep after you graduate, and much more!

Collaborate with the Ambassadors

There are lots of great ways to see what your friendly neighborhood Digital Ambassadors are doing. Spot us around campus wearing our Digital Ambassador shirts and buttons, or get in touch with the options below.

Host an Event

Want a Digital Ambassador to do a training or presentation for your club, residence hall floor, or group of friends? Just ask! We're happy to hang with you.

Invite an Ambassador
Request a Training

Want a Digital Ambassador to do a training or presentation for your club, residence hall floor, or group of friends? Just ask! We're happy to hang with you.

Request a Training

Become an Ambassador

Are you a digital enthusiast who wants to share Pitt Digital offerings with fellow students and educate peers about tech needs? Join the team and become a Digital Ambassador today!

Apply Now

Follow Our Adventures

Follow your favorite ambassadors on Instagram or just look for #DigitalAmbassador. Plus, we have a ton of great content on YouTube and the Pitt Digital Blog, so join us for helpful insights and fun looks at tech.

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Ambassadors and Their Favorite Tech

Student Digital Ambassadors are fully skilled and certified in all Microsoft 365 products and are available to provide hands-on trainings for you and your friends. Learn best practices for organizing your to-do list in OneNote, leveraging Teams for communication and collaboration, understanding the nuances of Excel for a class, and more.

Tech Ambassador Carolyn
Carolyn and the Labs
Carolyn gets ahead of school work in the Student Computing Labs.
Tech Ambassador Sam
Sam and Safe Passwords
Sam saves passwords and important information in LastPass.
Tech Ambassador Vivian
Vivian and Adobe CC
Vivian creates amazing art and magazines with Adobe apps.
Meet the Digital Ambassadors
Justin (JP) Pello
Justin (JP) Pello – Lead Ambassador
  • Major: Media and Professional Communications – CGS, Class of 2026
  • Personal Motto: This too shall pass.
  • Tech I couldn’t live without: Spotify and YouTube… they are my entertainment platforms to keep me sane.
  • Follow me on LinkedIn: justin-pello-147390296/ 
Paige Allen
Paige Allen
  • Major: Masters of Science: Marketing and Business Analytics
  • Personal Motto: Do it scared.
  • Tech I couldn't live without: My iPad
  • Follow me on LinkedIn: paigeallan13  
Manal Boukaabar
Manal Boukaabar
  • Major: Information Science – SCI, Class of 2027
  • Personal Motto: It matters not what you’ve done, but what you do with what you’ve done for others.
  • Tech I couldn't live without: I love my iPad.
  • Follow me on Instagram: manallbouk  
Grace Brignola
Grace Brignola
  • ​Major: Marketing and BIS – CBA, Class of 2026
  • Personal Motto: Actions speak louder than words.
  • Ways I love to use tech: A personal favorite tool is Teams! I love how cohesive it is in collaborating with others and streamlining the project process.
  • Follow me on LinkedIn: grace-brignola
Rose Farr
Rose Farr
  • Major: Physics and Quantum Computing
  • Personal Motto: Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise
  • Tech I couldn’t live without: I can’t go without my iPad.
  • Follow me on Linkedin: maeli-rose-a48023250 
Kieran Griperay
Kieran Griperay
  • Major: Computer Science - SCI, Class of 2026
  • Personal Motto: The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts. (Marcus Aurelius)
  • Tech I couldn’t live without: My phone … I am addicted!
  • Follow me on LinkedIn: Kieran-Griperay
Liana Naraine
  • Major: Anthropology, Dietrich Class of 2028
  • Personal Motto: Love now, cry later.
  • Tech I couldn’t live without: Spotify and my CD player.
  • Follow me on LinkedIn: liana-naraine-32322137b/   
Mateo Ramirez Snell
Mateo Ramirez Snell
  • Major: Environmental Science w/minor in Spanish
  • Personal Motto: Be the change you want to see in the world.
  • Tech I couldn’t live without: Indeed my wireless headphones for music.
  • Follow me on Linkedin: mateo-ramirez-snell-02155327b 
Noah Pomerantz
Noah Pomerantz
  • Expected Major: Business Analytics - CBA, Class of 2027
  • Personal Motto: Treat failure like data and success like momentum.
  • Tech I couldn’t live without: Listening to podcasts and Apple Music, and I’ll admit I’m always using my phone.
  • Follow me on Linkedin: noah-pomerantz
Akemi Pugliese
Akemi Pugliese
  • Major: Marketing, Minor in Economics - CBA, Class of 2026
  • Personal Motto: Life isn’t about finding yourself; it’s about creating yourself.
  • Tech I couldn’t live without: I use Spotify and Google Calendar every day!
  • Follow me on LinkedIn: akemi-pugliese 
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Panther Bytes Blog

Blog from Abroad

Check out our Blog from Abroad to hear all about the adventures of two Digital Ambassadors—who studied in Barcelona, Spain for their Spring '24—and the tech tips they picked up along the way.