Graduate Student Ambassadors

Sukai Ceesay is a second-year MPA student from The Gambia, West Africa, where she completed her undergraduate degree in political science. Before pursuing a master’s degree at Wright State, she worked for three years as a customer service representative and two years as a Health Information Specialist. Sukai is a strong and vocal student advocate who often takes leadership roles. She takes pride in her personal achievements, including continually developing effective communication skills, willingness to engage as a student leader, and being awarded merit scholarships from both her department and college. In her spare time, she enjoys attending various social events and hanging out with friends.

Sifat Mahmud holds a master's degree in professional banking from the University of Dhaka (Bangladesh) and a BBA in International Business from AIUB (Bangladesh) and has over 10 years of experience in banking and analytics. He came to Wright State to pursue an MS in Marketing Analytics and Insights, where he has made notable contributions to campus life, including roles as an RSCoB Graduate Academic Researcher, as a Student Safety Advocate for the Police Department, and as a Student Development Officer for the Annual Giving Department. He was also a plenary speaker at Wright State’s Celebration of Research 2023 and was featured on Wright State’s official YouTube channel and in UCIE newsletters. Sifat’s achievements include strategic market research and analysis using unique business models that increased sales at HSBC and Boost Engagement, LLC. Sifat is fluent in English, Bengali, and Hindi, and he enjoys traveling, rock music, and singing.

Mounika Thatikonda is a driven Graduate Research Assistant pursuing her thesis under Dr. Fathi Amsaad's guidance and a dedicated Graduate Teaching Assistant at Wright State University. Her teaching expertise spans both undergraduate (CS 2200 - Discrete Structures and Algorithms) and graduate levels (Distributed Computing CEG 7370 and Information Retrieval CS 7800). Beyond academia, Mounika's creative spirit shines through her love for travel, art, and craft, including painting and mandala arts. She's also an adventure-seeker, always eager to explore new interests. She recently discovered a passion for strength training at the gym, teaching her valuable lessons in discipline and consistency. An avid reader, Mounika enjoys devouring books on various subjects, further fueling her curiosity and growth. As a skilled communicator and empathetic leader, she is eager to serve and support fellow graduate students as a Graduate Ambassador, fostering a sense of community, inclusivity, and excellence.

Aashritha Yamusani, a Computer Science graduate student from India, is currently serving as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for Introduction to Computer Science I/II at Wright State University. Her previous roles included excelling as a CRLA-certified coach and high-dosage tutor, where a strong commitment to academic excellence and student support was demonstrated. The summer of 2024 marked a significant period when she expanded her technical expertise through a machine learning engineering internship at Xylo AI Corp. Known for her professional demeanor, Aashritha exhibits exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. A relentless pursuit of perfection drives every effort toward excellence in her work. Outside the academic and professional sphere, participation in arts and crafts and social and cultural events highlight her versatility and passion for community engagement. Aashritha is excited to continue serving as one of the ambassadors and is eager to guide and support more students.