Parent and Family Ambassadors

The Parent and Family Ambassadors support the work of the Parent Association and assist with campus activities for parents and families such as those taking place during Advising Conferences, K Week, and Family Weekend.

Meet the 2011 — 2012 Parent and Family Ambassadors

Danielle Antis is a first-year student in the UK College of Pharmacy. Hailing from Greenup, Kentucky, she is the daughter of Joe and Mary Gillum and Keith and Salena Antis. As a student leader in the College of Pharmacy, Danielle is a member of organizations such as Kentucky Alliance of Pharmacy Students, American Pharmacist Association, and the Pharmacy Leadership Society. Danielle is also an active volunteer in student-led projects such as Operation Heart and Generation Rx that promote health and wellness within the UK community and the Lexington area. Previously, she was a three-year member of the UK Varsity Dance Team where she performed at football and men's basketball games as well as competed nationally. Danielle is also a current ChemExcel Peer Instructor for general chemistry courses. Danielle's career plans include pursuing a PharmD/MBA dual degree to obtain a position in pharmacy management. When not studying, Danielle enjoys being outdoors, shopping, and relaxing by the pool.

Julia Jones is a freshman currently in the Undergraduate Studies program. She is from Findlay, Ohio and is the daughter of Larry and Patti Jones. Julia is an active member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. Through the Beta Psi chapter of Alpha Delta Pi, Julia has had the opportunity to be active with the local Ronald McDonald House. She is also an employee of the UK Visitor Center serving as a tour guide and working closely with the Office of Undergraduate Admission. Julia's future plans include finalizing her major course of study and working towards her current goal of eventually working in public health. In her hometown, Julia was very involved in leadership positions and hopes to continue her involvement here at UK.

Jerrica Moore is a senior majoring in Biology, Pre-Pharmacy. She is from Inez, Kentucky and is the daughter of Mike and Shirley Moore. She has one brother, Mikie Moore, an incoming freshman at Campbellsville University. She is very much involved with UK′s Office of New Student and Parent Programs. During her years at UK she has served as a member of the K Crew, a two-time member of the Super Crew, and now as a Parent and Family Ambassador. In these positions she has the opportunity to share and teach new students and parents about the many reasons why she loves UK. On campus, she is also part of Academic Enhancement. In this organization, she serves as a General Chemistry Peer Tutor at The Study. Furthermore, Jerrica is involved with Dance Blue; she has been a Team Captain and served on the Morale Committee. Jerrica′s future plans include attending pharmacy school and moving back home to Eastern Kentucky to start her career as a pharmacist. She also hopes to become the cheerleading coach at her former high school. In her spare time, she enjoys being with family and friends, watching any UK athletic event, trip planning, and traveling.

Nathan Spalding is majoring in Secondary Education-English. He is from Owensboro, Kentucky and is the son of Ricky and Karen Spalding. As an active student on UK′s campus, Nathan currently serves on Super Crew, an organization that plans and organizes K Week events and trains K Crew members. Nathan is also an active member of the Phi Sigma Theta National Honor Society. He has been a K Crew leader, in which he assisted a group of incoming freshmen make a successful transition to campus; he also mentored the freshmen and was available for consultation anytime they needed him. His future plans include attending graduate school at UK, earning his Master′s with Initial Certification. After teaching at the high school level for several years, he would love to eventually re-enroll in a university and work towards getting his PhD. In his spare time, Nathan enjoys reading, writing, and experiencing fine cuisine.