Gregory M. Oats, 24

Supervisor

Originally from Chicago’s south side. Has been ministering for six and a half years in Minneapolis. Would like to have his own church one day.

Rayshawn Love, 16

Edison High

Placed through the Work Force Center. Wants to study business in college. Likes the job because he gets to speak with business owners on Lake.

Jermaine Bender, 17

Roosevelt High

Wants to have his own auto shop one day. What he likes about the Ambassadors job: “making a difference in the world.”

Workesh Regassa, 18

South High

Would like to be a nurse. She likes seeing different businesses and sights on the street.

Kao Nhia Lee, 16

Patrick Henry High

Placed through the city’s Step Up program. Planning to become a nurse or a missionary. Likes working with her fellow Ambassadors.

Pahoua Yang, 16

Patrick Henry High

Referred through Step Up. Wants a career in science. Likes “seeing different situations out on the street.”

Maria Robles, 18

Coordinator

Graduated this year from Edison High, will attend the College of St. Catherine to study psychology this fall. Placed through Step Up. In addition to doing administration work for the Ambassadors, she has been assisting with all aspects of Lake Street Council’s work, including an update of its database of Lake Street businesses.