This article introduces the role of Tomorrow University Ambassadors and how you can connect with them as a learner
What is an Ambassador?
At Tomorrow University, Ambassadors are industry professionals, thought leaders, and seasoned experts in various fields. They’re more than just guest speakers; they’re partners in your ToU experience. These individuals are deeply invested in your success and bring with them a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to help you bridge the gap between theory and real-world application.
Who are our Ambassadors?
To get you inspired, we've shared some of our newest Ambassadors below;
- Sherin Maruhn = Venture Capitalist, Awarded TOP 3 Role Model for Female Investors, Ex-PwC Venture & Ex-EY, Speaker, Female Founder advocate, Board Member & Startup Mentor
- Michael Birnbaum = DEIB Expert I Int. Speaker I Podcast Host - Diversity Deep Dive
- Ana Alvarez = CEO & Founder Migrapreneur, Social Innovator, EU Future Leader Fellow
- Tim Schumacher = Board member ecosia and General Partner World Fund
To let you know who is on board, you can find an overview of all the current ToU Ambassadors in our dedicated directory here.
How are our Ambassadors chosen?
- We deeply care about diverse representation of different field of interests, areas and backgrounds. We are building our Ambassador Community based on this. Have a look at our Ambassador Directory and get yourself familiarized with them. If you feel there is a perspective missing, let us know!
- We want to ensure long lasting change and therefore we want to establish long-term relationships with the ambassadors and integrate them in your learning path to guarantee that it is not just one and done event. They are all really keen on working with students, providing feedback, and sharing their knowledge.
- We want to provide you with the best personalized support you need to grow and flourish based on your needs, no matter if it is through coaching, or specific support in growing your business.
Why do we have Ambassadors?
Ambassadors are here to bring the world to you. They help us ensure that learning at ToU is not just academic, but also highly relevant, innovative, and future-focused. In a rapidly changing world, having access to experts who are actively shaping industries gives you an edge and helps you stay ahead of the curve.
Here’s why Ambassadors are so important to your experience:
🥸 Professional
- Real-World Insight: Our ambassadors aren’t just teaching theory—they’re showing you how things work in the real world. Their experience gives you a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to succeed in various industries. From solving complex problems to driving innovation, their insights will guide you toward understanding the challenges you will face as you embark on your career.
- Subject Matter Expertise: Whether you’re studying technology, business, sustainability, or any other discipline, Ambassadors bring deep, specialized knowledge that will enrich your learning. They can dive deep into specific subjects, answer your toughest questions, and help you develop the skills you need to excel in your chosen field.
- Networking Opportunities: Ambassadors often have vast networks in the industries and areas they work in. By connecting with them, you may gain access to internships, job opportunities, and other professional connections that can kickstart your career. Networking with an Ambassador can open doors that may otherwise remain closed.
🧡 Personal
- Mentorship and Guidance: Sometimes, the path to success is unclear. Ambassadors are here to provide mentorship, giving you personalized advice on your academic and career journey. Whether it’s advice on how to navigate a tough project, how to bring your ideas to live, or how to build a network, which truly supports you, an Ambassador is a trusted guide you can turn to.
- Inspiration and Motivation: Let’s face it, the academic journey can sometimes feel like a rollercoaster, full of ups and downs. Ambassadors are there to motivate you, share their stories of success (and failure!), and show you what’s possible when you stay committed and passionate about your goals
- Real-Time Feedback: Whether you’re working on a project, preparing for a pitch, or developing a new idea, ambassadors can give you immediate, constructive feedback that helps you improve. Their insights will allow you to grow faster and perform better in both your academic and professional endeavors.
So far so good, but how will this be reflected in my own academic journey ?
How can Ambassadors support your journey?
To help ensure we create maximum value for our global Community, here are some ways you can engage with our Ambassadors:
💙Engaging Events
Based on your feedback we're improving our virtual events programming, offering a mixture of fireside chats with Q&As, panel sessions and case studies, that connect you with the Ambassadors and other learners. These are exclusive opportunities to gain new perspectives and insights, and develop and apply competencies outside of your learning.
Find out about upcoming events here
💃🏼Circle Ambassadors
Coming in 2025, Circles are identity based peer support groups that enable you to connect meaningfully and further your missions together, as well as deliver events and initiatives to the wider Community around topics of support and allyship.
We aim to secure at least two Ambassadors for each Circle, to act as a Circle Mentor. These Ambassadors will also shared the lived experience of the Circle, enhancing the experience for Circle members and providing guidance and mentorship to Circle Leads
Find out more about Circles here
🌍Bringing our global Community Immersions to life
The Community Immersion is a cornerstone of our Community experience.
The Immersion Weeks are focal points in your calendar. Over three weeks we welcome new learners and provide an exciting themed program of events and initiatives, designed to connect and celebrate our global community.
Ambassadors take part in these Immersions as experts and workshop hosts related to the immersion theme, to actively network with you,sharing their experience and insights and participate in speed coaching andnetworking.
Check out more information on our Community Immersion
📖 Challenge Speakers
As a Challenge Speaker, Ambassadors are part of challenges in the Orientation and Calibration Phase, who provides inspiration, guidance, and practical knowledge during a challenge. They set the context for the challenge, offer problem-solving strategies, and foster engagement, ensuring that you have the tools and confidence to succeed.
📖 Challenge Mentors
As a Challenge Mentor, Ambassadors are acting as a facilitator, sounding board, and coach, ensuring that you get the most out of the challenge while fostering personal and professional growth.
📖Challenge Owners
As a Challenge Mentor, Ambassadors are responsible for development and/or delivery of challenges.They are sharing their content and subject matter expertise, leading the challenge and be your contact person with every challenge you have.
So, What’s Next?
Take full advantage of the ambassador-driven opportunities available to you: Attend their guest lectures, ask questions, seek mentorship and dive into the challenges they present.
Our 2025 goal is to keep building and strengthening our Ambassador Network and even more ways for you to connect with them !
Last but not least:
We are all on this journey together and love to get your support:
If you know any inspiring personality that you think would make a great ToU Ambassador, reach out to alexandra@tomorrow.university and we will try to figure out a way, to see if and how we can integrate them in the journey!
We’re really looking forward to hearing your ideas, and please rest assured that we’ll do our best to accommodate them.