Student Leaders

Courtney Begoon

"A goal I have as an ambassador for the Blackwood Department of Real Estate is to meet and connect with as many classmates and future Hokies as I can! I felt very welcomed and encouraged last year as a freshman and I want to do the same in the coming years! I am excited to meet many new people and continue sharing my love of real estate."

Kathryn Davis

"I am excited to be a student ambassador because I have the chance to share my love for VT, Pamplin, and the Real Estate Department with potential new students and their parents. I want to be a guide for those still navigating through their college journey and look forward to meeting lots of new faces."

Kameron Freeman

"I'm serving as an ambassador because I want to give the people under me knowledge about this great major and all the opportunities it can give you. My goal is to give people resources they need to be successful in life."

Sophia Gottlieb

"The college has done so much for me in my academics and career that it is a joy to have the opportunity to pour back into others. My goal is to serve my student body and other potential Hokies through my my own experiences in the Blackwood Dept. Of Real Estate and offer mentorship when it comes to deciding on a major or internship. I look forward to meeting and working with you all!"

Quinn Pikunas

"I am serving as a student ambassador to the Real Estate Department to continue to grow and create awareness for the department that I gained such an appreciation for over the past few years. Studying real estate at a university like Virginia Tech has been such a unique and incredible experience for me so far, and I want to share my experiences in the Department to help fellow hokies make the best decision when deciding what they want to study during their time here."

Allie Richards

"I'm super excited to be serving as an ambassador this year. I think this is a great way to get students excited, intrigued, and eager to learn about real estate: just like me! My goal this year as an ambassador is to show students and their families why real estate is a great option to study in college and the immense amount of opportunities the Blackwood Department of Real Estate has to offer. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone this year!"

Rachel Connolly

"I am so excited to be a Peer Mentor this school year and be a resource for first-year Real Estate students to ensure they have a smooth transition into college. Through this position, I want to encourage students to find what they are passionate about and help them feel comfortable and confident in their academics and professional skills."

Liam Leonard

"I'm serving as a peer mentor because I was in the same shoes as the incoming students not long ago and had a difficult time adjusting to a new environment but with the right guidance, I've been able to thrive throughout my time here at Tech. My goal as a peer mentor is to make adjusting to college a lot easier and a lot more enjoyable for the new students."

Katie McCullough

"I'm so thrilled to be a peer mentor for the real estate program. My mentor last year was a huge help in all aspects of life here at Virginia Tech, and I hope to provide the same to my mentees this year!"

Anne Heaton Noble

"I hope to be able to advise and further educate young real estate students at VT to help them in their academics but also to help them find their passions in RE as well as helping them navigate their early career path."

Katie Siegel

"This is my 2nd year serving as a Peer Mentor and I love working and guiding the freshman students through their first few months at Virginia Tech. One of my goals is to make VT feel like home and that they are as comfortable and confident as they can be!"

Austin Stromme

"Being a Peer Mentor is an amazing opportunity to share my real-world experience with up-and-coming young professionals in the real estate program. I hope to give my students confidence in their abilities and tips on how to be successful."

Molly Strout

"This is my second year serving as a peer mentor for the Blackwood Department of Real Estate. I hope to create a supportive and educational space for my peers to seek guidance and camaraderie. My goal is to not only help new students with the transition into college, but also cultivate a sense of community, fostering collaboration and confidence among students."