WestConn Athletics Ambassadors

About the Athletics Ambassadors Program

We've joined a growing number of institutions nationwide that have implemented Ambassadors programs designed to foster stronger connections between athletic teams and members of the faculty, staff, and administration. The goal is to build relationships, promote school pride, and create a more integrated university community. In 2025-26 academic year, the Athletics Ambassador program is in it's 10th year!

How to be an Ambassador

Be a Proud Supporter of Wolves Athletics

Wear WestConn Wolves gear on campus

Attend home games or stream away contests online

·Travel to an away game to support your team

Invite colleagues or friends to attend games with you

Share Athletics updates and celebrate team successes
Follow and engage with teams on social media

Build Connections with Teams

Attend a team meeting or practice

Meet the team and coaches

Share a casual lunch or coffee with team members

Connect informally with coaches and athletes on campus

Be an Academic Resource

Support student-athletes in their academic journey

Offer guidance, especially to first-year student-athletes

Attend a game and meet parents and families

Invite prospective student-athletes to visit your class

Meet with recruits to discuss academic opportunities at WestConn

Meet The Ambassadors

Baseball

Head Coach: Johnny Susi
Ambassadors:

Dr. Julie Perrelli: Faculty Athletics Representative, Dean of Student Affairs
Alexa Rodriguez: Admissions
Nick Canzano: Assistant Dean of Students

Women's Basketball

Head Coach: Maria Conlon
Ambassadors:

Dr. Julie Perrelli: Faculty Athletics Representative, Dean of Student Affairs
Joshua Sumrell: Director of Inclusion & Belonging
Michael Fraser: Admissions Representative
Dr. Zouhong Pan: Faculty - Economics
John Murphy: Event & Conference Management

Men's Basketball

Head Coach: Guy Rancourt
Ambassadors:

Dr. Julie Perrelli: Faculty Athletics Representative, Dean of Student Affairs
Dr. Zouhong Pan: Faculty - Economics
Sam Moore: President's Partner

Cross Country

Head Coach: Ryan Budd
Ambassadors:

Dr. Julie Perrelli: Faculty Athletics Representative, Dean of Student Affairs
Sharon Young: Faculty - Social Work
Dr. Heather Levy: Faculty - English
Melissa Dalton: Faculty - Health, Promotion and Excercise Science

Field Hockey

Head Coach: Dani McDonnell
Ambassadors:

Dr. Julie Perrelli: Faculty Athletics Representative, Dean of Student Affairs
Alexa Rodriguez: Admissions
Michelle Young: Director of Health Services
Dr. Zouhong Pan: Faculty - Economics
Kaleigh Cragan: Admissions Representative

Football

Head Coach: Kevin Jones
Ambassadors:

Dr. Julie Perrelli: Faculty Athletics Representative, Dean of Student Affairs
Dr. John Roche: Faculty - Writing
Dr. Stan Bazan: Faculty - Management
Jen Turey: Adjunct Faculty - Health, Promotion and Excercise Science
Jenna Gramesty: Admissions

Men's and Women's Golf

Head Coach: Adam Lanehart
Ambassadors:

Dr. Julie Perrelli: Faculty Athletics Representative, Dean of Student Affairs
Dr. Stan Bazan: Faculty - Management

Men's Ice Hockey

Head Coach: Doug Friedman
Ambassadors:

Dr. Julie Perrelli: Faculty Athletics Representative, Dean of Student Affairs
Amanda Lisicki: Financial Aid - Assistant Director and Scholarship Coordinator
John DeRosa: Chief Information Officer
Nicole Sandt: Associate Director of Admissions - Transfer

Women's Lacrosse

Head Coach: Rachael Griffin
Ambassadors:

Dr. Julie Perrelli: Faculty Athletics Representative, Dean of Student Affairs
Jen Turey: Adjunct Faculty - Health, Promotion and Excercise Science
Ellen Ober: AccessAbility Services

Men's Lacrosse

Head Coach: Ryan Cavanagh
Ambassadors:

Dr. Julie Perrelli: Faculty Athletics Representative, Dean of Student Affairs
Jen Turey: Adjunct Faculty - Health, Promotion and Excercise Science

Women's Soccer

Head Coach: Alex Harrison
Ambassadors:

Dr. Julie Perrelli: Faculty Athletics Representative, Dean of Student Affairs
Joshua Sumrell: Director of Inclusion & Belonging
Nicole Sandt: Associate Director of Admissions - Transfer
Joseph Gentile: University Advising

Men's Soccer

Head Coach: Joe Mingachos
Ambassadors:

Dr. Julie Perrelli: Faculty Athletics Representative, Dean of Student Affairs
AnnMarie Puleo: Director of University Advisement Center
Nicole Sandt: Associate Director of Admissions - Transfer

Softball

Head Coach: Heather Stone
Ambassadors:

Dr. Julie Perrelli: Faculty Athletics Representative, Dean of Student Affairs
John Murphy: Event & Conference Management
Alexa Rodriguez: Admissions
Dr. Nick Gallucci: Faculty - Psychology

Men's Tennis

Head Coach: Shawn Stillman
Ambassador:

Dr. Julie Perrelli: Faculty Athletics Representative, Dean of Student Affairs

Women's Tennis

Head Coach: Shawn Stillman
Ambassador:
Dr. Nick Gallucci: Faculty - Psychology

Volleyball

Head Coach: Don Ferguson
Ambassadors:

Dr. Julie Perrelli: Faculty Athletics Representative, Dean of Student Affairs
John Murphy: Event & Conference Management
Ellen Ober: AccessAbility Services
Irene Asparas: Administrative Assistant - Police Department
Mike Asparas: Assistant Director of Facilities Projects - Environment Health & Safety

Track & Field

Head Coach: Ryan Budd
Ambassadors:

Dr. Julie Perrelli: Faculty Athletics Representative, Dean of Student Affairs
Kelly Quijano: Faculty - Nursing
Orlando Edwards: Director of Financial Planning and Budgets
Dr. Heather Levy: Faculty - English
Melissa Dalton: Faculty - Health, Promotion and Exercise Science

Unaffiliated

Ambassadors:

Dr. Tom Miller
Dr. Jeannette Moore
Ireland Gilmore