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
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Meet The Ambassadors
Dr. Julie Perrelli: Faculty Athletics Representative, Dean of Student Affairs
Baseball
Alexa Rodriguez: Admissions
Nick Canzano: Assistant Dean of Students
Women's Basketball
Joshua Sumrell: Director of Inclusion & Belonging
Michael Fraser: Admissions Representative
Dr. Zouhong Pan: Faculty - Economics
John Murphy: Event & Conference Management
Men's Basketball
Dr. Zouhong Pan: Faculty - Economics
Sam Moore: President's Partner
Cross Country
Sharon Young: Faculty - Social Work
Dr. Heather Levy: Faculty - English
Melissa Dalton: Faculty - Health, Promotion and Excercise Science
Field Hockey
Alexa Rodriguez: Admissions
Michelle Young: Director of Health Services
Dr. Zouhong Pan: Faculty - Economics
Kaleigh Cragan: Admissions Representative
Football
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:Â
Adam Lanehart
Ambassadors:
Dr. Stan Bazan: Faculty - Management
Men's Ice Hockey
Head Coach:Â
Doug Friedman
Ambassadors:
Amanda Lisicki: Financial Aid - Assistant Director and Scholarship Coordinator
John DeRosa: Chief Information Officer
Nicole Sandt:Â Associate Director of Admissions - Transfer
Women's Lacrosse
Jen Turey: Adjunct Faculty - Health, Promotion and Excercise Science
Ellen Ober: AccessAbility Services
Men's Lacrosse
Jen Turey: Adjunct Faculty - Health, Promotion and Excercise Science
Women's Soccer
Joshua Sumrell: Director of Inclusion & Belonging
Nicole Sandt:Â Associate Director of Admissions - Transfer
Joseph Gentile:Â University Advising
Men's Soccer
AnnMarie Puleo: Director of University Advisement Center
Nicole Sandt:Â Associate Director of Admissions - Transfer
Softball
John Murphy: Event & Conference Management
Alexa Rodriguez: Admissions
Dr. Nick Gallucci:Â Faculty - Psychology
Men's Tennis
Dr. Julie Perrelli: Faculty Athletics Representative, Dean of Student Affairs
Women's Tennis
Head Coach:Â
Shawn Stillman
Ambassador:
Dr. Nick Gallucci:Â Faculty - Psychology
Volleyball
John Murphy: Event & Conference Management
Ellen Ober: AccessAbility Services
Irene Asparas: Administrative Assistant - Police Department
Mike Asparas:Â Assistant Director of Facilities Projects - Environment Health & Safety
Track & Field
Kelly Quijano: Faculty - Nursing
Orlando Edwards: Director of Financial Planning and Budgets
Dr. Heather Levy:Â Faculty - English
Melissa Dalton: Faculty - Health, Promotion and Exercise Science
Unaffiliated
Ambassadors:
Dr. Tom Miller
Dr. Jeannette Moore
Ireland Gilmore
