Student Ambassadors
Beth Anderson
Beth picked UT for undergrad because of the marching band but fell in love with Knoxville and decided to stick around for longer. After working for 3 years, the learning bug struck and she went back to school. Beth is from a small town, so feeling connected and part of a community is really important to her, and that's why she tries to volunteer and become a part of so many organizations on and off campus. Beth's outside interest include scuba, hammocks, outdoor sports, volunteering, travelling, and Sassy Ann's!Hometown: Gainesboro, TN
Undergrad: University of Tennessee Knoxville
Major: chemistry
Time Off: yes; 3 years working with engineering company
Marital Status: single
Age: 27
Email: mander15@utk.edu
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April Young
April was born in Detroit, Michigan, but spent most of her life in Orlando, FL. She went to the University of Central Florida and graduated with a bachelors of science in legal studies and business administration. April interned at the Florida State Senate and Siemens Energy, Inc., during undergrad. Additionally, April studied abroad in Europe and focused on World War II history. At UT, she volunteers with her church and Saturday Bar. In her free time, April enjoys theatre, movies, theme parks, and spending time with her family.Hometown: Orlando, FL
Undergrad: University of Central Florida
Major: Legal Studies with a minor in Business Administration
Time off: No
Marital Status: Single
Age: 23
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Labels: academics, ambassadors, diversity, extracurriculars/involvement, law school community, out of state
Mari Aoyagi
Mari is an international student from Japan who went to International Christian University ("ICU") in Tokyo, Japan, and majored in Intercultural Communication. While at ICU, she studied at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for a year as an exchange student, fell in love with the South, and decided to return to the area for law school.At UT, she is a member of the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, the International Law Society (Immigration Law), and the Asian Law Students Association. Mari is especially interested in Public Health/Health Care and International Law. In her spare time, she enjoys singing, photography and cooking.
Hometown: Tokyo, Japan
Undergrad: International Christian University
Major: International Studies
Time off: N/A
Marital Status: Single
Age: 24
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Jeanai Ranero
Jeanai Ranero is native of New Orleans, Louisiana, who moved to Atlanta to attend Georgia State University. She graduated with a BA in accounting and played collegiate soccer. She worked two years as an accountant before entering law school, where she intends to focuses on tax law. In her free time, Jeanai enjoys reading, sports (including tennis, softball, and running), and playing with her two puppies.Hometown: New Orleans, LA
Undergrad: Georgia State University
Major: Accounting
Time Off: Yes; worked two years as an accountant
Marital Status: Single
Age: 25
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Eric Mauldin
Eric Mauldin is originally from Nashville, but has spent the last five years in Knoxville. He graduated from UTK with a degree in Political Science and Philosophy. During his time as an undergraduate student, Eric spent four years as an award-winning attorney on the UT Mock Trial Team. He is in the Trial Advocacy Concentration and plans to pursue a career in criminal defense. When he is not in class, he works as the Marshal for the McReynolds Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity International and as a Baker Scholar for the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy.Hometown: Nashville/Hendersonville, TN
Undergrad: UT-Knoxville
Major: Political Science and Philosophy
Time Off: No.
Marital Status: Single
Age: 23
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Mili Shah
After 4 years in NYC, Mili decided it was time to return to the South. While at NYU, she founded her own competitive dance team, NYU Raas Malai, which went on to win championships in D.C., Boston, Chicago, and Detroit. Her team was also selected for America's Best Dance Crew in Fall 2008. Too bad Mili wasn't going to forfeit the glories of law school to slave away in Hollywood. Mili is currently pursuing her MBA over at the business school, so she will become part of the law school's class of 2012.Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Undergrad: New York University
Major: Economics
Time Off: no
Marital Status: single
Age: 21
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