Student Ambassadors
CCCE Ambassadors
Jordan Badgley
Jordan is a fourth-year Construction Management student with a concentration in Real Property Development from Redding, CA. She joined CCCE to help strengthen connections between students and industry professionals. Jordan plays a key role in coordinating career fairs, supporting company info sessions, and assisting with CMAC meetings. After graduation, she plans to work for a commercial general contractor in California.
Andrew Johnson
Andrew is a second-year Computer Science student from Fairfield, CA. As the student web administrator, he manages the CCCE and CM websites and contributes to app development. He enjoys the independence and responsibility his role provides. Andrew is currently exploring career paths in software, data engineering, and data science to determine his long-term direction.
Xanthus Silverstein
Xanthus is a fourth-year Construction Management student from Portland, Oregon. He manages the Carpenters Apprenticeship Program and enjoys collaborating with various companies in the construction industry. After graduating, he plans to move to Denver to begin his career as a field engineer.
Sophia Koruga
Sophia is a fourth-year Graphic Communication student from Seattle, WA, with minors in Ethnic Studies and Media Arts, Society, and Technology. She serves as a graphic designer for CCCE, creating marketing materials and contributing to app design. Sophia aspires to work in user experience design, ideally within the music and technology industries.
Johnny Parini
Johnny is a second-year Computer Science student from Portland, Oregon. He contributes to the development of the CM mobile app, which is designed to connect Construction Management students with companies and opportunities. Johnny hopes to complete his degree, potentially pursue a master’s, and eventually publish his own app.
Thomas Berger
Thomas is a third-year Construction Management student from Loomis, CA. He has supported both the Carpenters Apprenticeship Program and Co-op coordination. Thomas values the strong sense of community within the department and is focused on building a professional network that will support his career after graduation.
Emilio Manzano
Emilio is a second-year Construction Management student from Frisco, TX, minoring in Architectural Engineering. As the info session liaison, he coordinates with construction companies to organize info sessions and interviews. Emilio aims to grow as a leader and expand his professional network within the industry.
Emily Edmondson
Emily is a fourth-year Construction Management student from Boise, Idaho, with a minor in Real Property Development. She helps organize career fairs and other CCCE events. Emily hopes to become a leader in the construction industry and pursue a role in project management.
Jade Alberti
Jade is a second-year Construction Management student from Fairfax, California. As a co-graphic designer, she creates promotional materials and contributes to website updates and program handbooks. She is committed to making the most of every learning opportunity and hopes to positively impact communities through her future work in the built environment.
Eiley Eichten
Eiley is a fourth-year Construction Management student from Portland, Oregon. She joined CCCE to make a meaningful impact within the CM department and to help strengthen connections between students and industry. In her role, Eiley supports career fairs and info sessions and contributes to the weekly newsletters. She enjoys building relationships with her peers and meeting industry professionals. After graduation, she looks forward to returning to Portland to begin her full-time career.
Alessandra Trask
Alessandra is a first-year Journalism student from Davis, CA. Within CCCE, she leads video and podcast production efforts, working to establish consistent and engaging videos and podcasts, while also creating promotional and social media content. She enjoys collaborating with the team and using media as a way to highlight student experiences, industry connections, and department initiatives. Alessandra hopes to pursue a career in video production or broadcast media, where she can continue creating impactful content.
Finley Helzer-Koch
Finley is a first-year Graphic Communication student from Santa Barbara, planning to minor in Computing for Interactive Arts. She joined CCCE as an opportunity to step into a new environment while expanding her skills in design and media production. Finley helps manage the department’s social media accounts and creates content that promotes events and info sessions. She also plans to contribute to future podcast and promotional video production. Finley appreciates the balance of creativity and productivity within the workspace and enjoys building new connections. She is interested in exploring the technical side of game design and 3D modeling in the future.
Elise Blomquist
Elise is a second-year Construction Management student from Sacramento, CA, with a minor in Real Property Development. She became interested in joining CCCE after attending info sessions and seeing the team’s strong engagement with industry professionals. Elise plans the NECA Golf Event, helps coordinate and set up info sessions, and fills in where needed. She enjoys collaborating with her team and values the opportunity to connect with students across majors. Elise aspires to build a career in preconstruction and is actively pursuing this path through her involvement with the ASC Preconstruction team.
