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Deanna S.

Ambassador at Emory University

She/her/hers

Class of 2026

Hometown: Lithonia, GA

Major: Human Health

Secondary Major: Spanish and Linguistics


On a random day, you're most likely to find me….

in the Pitts Theology Building (my favorite study spot on campus!).

My favorite thing to do in Atlanta is...

hang out in random parks with my friends! I love going there with them to paint, celebrate birthdays, volunteer at local events, attend random festivals, or just walk and talk.

What has been your most impactful class?

SPAN 330/THEA 363 - Theater Workshop in Spanish with Prof. González and Prof. Owen. This class pushed me outside my comfort zone by teaching me to act and create theatrical works in Spanish. We did stage readings, wrote and performed micro-theater plays, retold short stories, and more! And after studying abroad in Spain (due to Prof. González's encouragement), I now feel more comfortable speaking Spanish than ever.

What is your favorite Emory tradition?

The Weekly Farmer's Market on Tuesdays! I always go to the Jamaican lady's food station for chicken patties and coco bread. And if Slow Food has a sampling table, I always check it out!

I'm passionate about...

Romance Languages Reality TV Documentaries Photography Global and Public Health Speech-Language Pathology Education and Health Policy Violence Awareness and Prevention

I'm involved with...

Collegiate Black Christians Study Abroad - Spain IDEAS Fellowship Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Atlanta Urban Debate League Emory Student Ambassadors Research Fellow at Marcus Autism Center Public Health and Linguistics Research
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