Peer Ambassadors and Leaders

Hello! I'm Ashan Anthonisz-Chandrasena, a junior majoring in Politics, with minors in Writing, Education Studies, and Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies. I’m actively involved across multiple campus departments, serving as a Peer Career Advisor for the Career Center, a Peer Leader with the Office of Student Success, a Brand Ambassador for WYSA, and a member of the Ithaca Men's Varsity Rowing team. Additionally, I contribute to various organizations on campus, including Stillwater Magazineand ICTV. My advice for first-year students: try a bit of everything, even if it seems outside your comfort zone—you might discover something you’ll truly love.

Email: achandrasena@ithaca.edu

My name is Melanie Heim and I am a sophomore television and digital media major. I work as a student engineer in the Park School and I’m also involved in a few ICTV shows. I’m also part of the rowing time here at Ithaca.

Email: mheim@ithaca.edu

Hi! My name is Ian. I am a sophomore, and I'm still exploring my options. In addition to being a PAL, I am the workout coordinator for the Ithaca College Running Club. My twin brother, Sam, is also a PAL here at IC!

Email: ishay@ithaca.edu

Hi! I'm Sam and I'm a junior Television and Digital Media Production major with a minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. I am very involved with ICTV here on campus, both anchoring and producing for the station. A fun fact about me is that my twin brother, Ian, also goes to IC and is a PAL!

Email: sshay@ithaca.edu