We’re thrilled to once again team up with students from colleges and universities nationwide for our exciting internship program, the Hawkes Learning Student Ambassadors! Each semester, these selected students provide guidance and personalized support to their peers on campus, helping them navigate homework assignments, create practice tests, master best practices for using Hawkes’ courseware, and much more.
Continue reading to meet this semester’s exceptional and talented group of Student Ambassadors.
Piper from Ball State University
Piper Kinder is a freshman at Ball State University in Indiana who is currently studying Radiography. Next year, she will be at the IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis to complete her clinicals. After her graduation in August of 2026, she plans to work as a medical imaging professional in X-Ray, CT, and MRI. When she is not busy with school, Piper enjoys spending her time with family and friends and working out!
Terrell from Mississippi Valley State University
Terrell Booker is a sophomore at Mississippi Valley State University pursuing a bachelor’s degree in computer science with a focus on cybersecurity; he currently holds a 3.00+ CGPA on a 4.00 scale. His ultimate goal is to become a cybersecurity professional, and he plans to earn industry certifications such as the CompTIA Security+ to advance his career. Terrell was born and raised in Memphis, TN. He loves collaborating with his peers on technical challenges, and in his free time, he enjoys programming and following the NFL season.
Inam from University of Virginia’s College at Wise
Inam Osmani is an aspiring data scientist with a passion for coding, statistics, and leveraging data-driven solutions for social issues. He enjoys reading, playing guitar, and working out in his free time. With an analytical mindset, he aims to apply his skills in coding and statistical analysis to create meaningful impact in his field.
John from University of Mississippi
John Stubbs is from Mobile, Alabama, and is a Freshman at the University of Mississippi. He is in the Patterson School of Accountancy and is a member of the Mississippi Gamma chapter of SAE. John has striven to maintain a high academic standing, as shown by his inclusion in the National Honor Society and continuous appearances on the honor roll in high school and college. John is the oldest of four and a big role model for his younger brother and younger twin sisters. John enjoys spending most of his free time with friends, on the golf course, or in the woods. John was on a two-time state championship-winning golf team in high school, as well as a member of the football team. John loves to spend time with family at their hunting camp in Catherine, Alabama, by hunting the big fields or just sitting by the fire and relaxing.
Sonja from SUNY Old Westbury
Sonja Jerome is a Biological Science major at SUNY Old Westbury. Her dream is to teach biology and do meaningful research. When she’s not studying for her next exam, she loves to spend time with family and friends. She likes the beach, reading, writing, running, skating, visiting new places, and weight training. Her goal for this year is to learn how to swim.
Trenton from Prairie View A&M University
Trenton Jeffers is a Junior at Prairie View A&M University. He is studying mathematics and hopes to get his teacher certification so that he can teach future students in various math classes. He loves to play video games and watch football and basketball in his free time. This is his third semester as a Hawkes Learning Student Ambassador.
Vatsal from University of North Carolina – Charlotte
Vatsal Bhakar is into finance and stock markets, learning more about investments and following economic trends. He is a hardcore Chicago Bears fan, and he enjoys watching the NFL. Having a taste for adventure in and above water, he has gone scuba diving in Florida. Vatsal is also an Eagle Scout, reflecting leadership and commitment to community service.
Ada from Guilford College
Ada Boroughs is a first-year student at Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina. She is double-majoring in Creative Writing and Environmental Studies, and hopes to someday work in conservation in addition to becoming a published author. Outside of school, Ada enjoys reading, writing, drawing, listening to music, and dancing, the latter of which she pursues with Greensboro Ballet. She is a huge fan of J.R.R. Tolkien, The Arcadian Wild, hot chocolate, and petting every dog she meets, and if you visit her Pinterest board, you will find dragons, roses, vintage maps, and a collection of delightfully cheesy Lord of the Rings memes.
Are you interested in becoming a Hawkes Student Ambassador? Learn more about this exciting internship opportunity and submit your application here!