School of Public Policy

Overview

The Dean's Ambassador Program is a program of the Office of External Engagement at the UCR School of Public Policy centered around cultivating the School’s brand profile. With a primary focus on external relations, ambassadors work to spread brand awareness for the School and build and maintain positive relations on behalf of the Dean and the School that may lead to future partnerships and collaborations, beneficial media coverage, and financial support for the School.

Founded in 2014, the program provides high-achieving public policy students with numerous professional development opportunities. The program is open to UCR undergraduate public policy majors and minors; Master of Public Policy students; and BA/MPP students.

ambassador

noun

[am-bas-uh-der, -dawr]

diplomatic agent or authorized representative of the interests and policies of a government
policy implementer charged with protecting and promoting the government's interests, maintaining diplomacy, organizing visits, welcoming visitors, etc.

Applications

Applications are currently closed for the 2026-27 academic year. Please check back in Summer 2027.

Current Cohort Composition

As of Spring 2026

Size: 23
Average GPA: 3.74
% Women: 52%
% BIPOC: 78%

Dr. Mark Long, Ph.D.

Mark C. Long began his role as Dean of the School of Public Policy at UC Riverside in January 2023, following the successful tenure of Anil Deolalikar, who served as founding Dean of SPP.

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For Prospective Ambassadors

Overview

ambassador

Applications

Current Cohort Composition

Size: 23

Average GPA: 3.74

% Women: 52%

% BIPOC: 78%

Dr. Mark Long, Ph.D.

Mark C. Long began his role as Dean of the School of Public Policy at UC Riverside in January 2023, following the successful tenure of Anil Deolalikar, who served as founding Dean of SPP.