Student Ambassadors

Gregory is a Business Administration student and future SMP at Stillman College. Also in the Alabama National Guard, he plans on using ROTC and the National Guard to become an Officer in the military as well as to graduate debt free. He plans to open a number of gyms aimed at mentoring children and helping them achieve their goals. He also hopes to get into real estate to help create multiple streams of income. The quote he lives by is pasos cortos visión larga, which means “short steps, long vision.”

Jalyn Dantzler is a Biology Major at Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. She intends to soar to medical school in pursuit of becoming a Physical Therapist and is currently considering Pediatric Occupational Therapy too. She is currently the President of her non-Greek organization IBW (Intelligent Black Women) and a member of the Harte Honors College. As an ambassador for the Harte Honors College, her hard work in and out of class proves the dedication she has set forth for herself and hopes to be a positive influence for others. She is currently employed with AmeriCorps, which has her work at Stillman College as Summer VISTA Associate. Her hobbies include arts and crafts, dancing, spending time with family, and volunteering her time with community service groups.

Karen Do is a senior at Newman University in Wichita, Kansas. Double-majoring in Psychology and Biology with a concentration in Pre-Physical Therapy, she is both an ASC Community Leaders Scholar and Honors student. Karen is also an Admissions Student Coordinator, a course facilitator, and the current president of the Asian Student Association. Her goal after graduating from Newman University is to attend a Doctorate in Physical Therapy Program and work as a geriatric physical therapist. She spends her free time volunteering, spending time with family and friends, and eating at local restaurants!

Gannon Fridley is a junior at Walsh University pursuing a Bachelor’s in Accounting as well as two minors in Data Analytics and Forensic Studies. He currently serves as a Student Manager for the Northeast Ohio Student Venture Fund, Treasurer for the Student Alumni Association, and a member of the Leaders in Social Justice, which focuses on helping nonprofits all across the city of Canton, Ohio. 

Gannon enjoys his on-campus job as an intern for the Walsh University Donation Fund, which helps to raise money for scholarships for all students at Walsh. What he is most proud of is how he makes time to spend with his family, who means everything to him. He also loves to golf during the summer and watch sports anytime he can. He plans on going into public accounting after pursuing his Master’s degree.

Jessie Nilsen, from Santa Clarita, California, is a sophomore at UNC Asheville studying Health and Wellness. On campus, she is involved in the student ambassador program where she gets the opportunity to speak with prospective students and show them all of the great qualities of the University. Along with that, she is a part of Wesley campus ministries, one of the LGBTQIA+ affirming ministries, and participates on the Cheer and Dance team. After she graduates, she hopes to hike the Appalachian Trail before going onto graduate school. For now, however, she’s enjoying being in Asheville and exploring all that UNC Asheville has to offer!

Abby is a student at Walsh University. She enjoys ministry and meeting people where they are in their personal and faith lives, which is why she is pursuing a degree in counseling. She is involved in many areas on campus, being a PASS coach, giving campus tours, and ministering at Holy Mass. Her biggest goal in life is to use her talents to help others and make a positive impact in the world!

Alex Pritchard is a Mass Communication major and Spanish minor at UNC Asheville. Originally from Raleigh, North Carolina, she now works on campus as a Student Health Ambassador as well as a Student Ambassador with the Admissions & Financial Aid Office. In her spare time, she enjoys watching hockey, listening to music, and exploring Asheville with friends.

Roulan is a Business Administration major with minors in Accounting and Cybersecurity. Originally from Rafah, Palestine, she is proud to be an HBCU White House Scholar serving as an ambassador for the White House Initiative and Stillman College. She is also a Harte Honors student and the treasurer of the newly established Migos Phi Migos club at Stillman College. In her spare time, she enjoys playing board games and watching documentaries.

Frankie Davie is a Communication Studies major at Rider University. A retired British Chef transitioning into the world of marketing and communications, she spends her weekdays studying and working as a digital marketing assistant and her weekends relaxing and spending time with her family, her dog, and her cat. Frankie’s current goal is to find a position after graduation that can fuse both of her passions for hospitality and marketing.

Marleena Garris is part of the class of 2022 at Lindenwood University. She is a BFA acting student, Batman fan, and lover of theatre! She is aiming to continue her work after college and has a nifty blog on Medium.com, where she also writes about theatre. She believes that the arts are a valuable part of the human condition. You can find her everywhere under her name on Instagram, Twitter, and Medium as @marleena.garris ! When she isn’t writing, Marleena can be found baking, solving a puzzle, or indulging in a book.

Abbie Cochrane is a Musical Theatre BFA at Southern Utah University with plans to graduate in 2025. From Salt Lake City, Utah, she loves everything about theatre hopes one day to get a Master’s in Musical Theatre as well! When not on stage or on set, Abbie is usually writing something, reading a book, or managing her curly hair. And at home, she loves to spend time with her dog, watch movies with friends, and try different ice cream shops!

Jaclyn Rider is a junior accounting major at Waynesburg University. She is extremely involved with various groups on campus, including the student senate, campus ministry assistant program, and business club. Additionally, she is a student ambassador and tutor for the university. After college, Jaclyn intends to get her MBA and become a Certified Public Accountant.

Andrea is an international student from Guatemala currently pursuing a double major in English and Communications with a minor in Psychology at the University of Charleston in West Virginia. In addition to her love for learning, she likes to spend her free time reading and writing as well as hanging out with her friends in small coffee shops found near school. She also likes to be involved and is a member of several organizations on campus. Andrea is planning to pursue a master’s in Publishing after graduation, hoping one day to become a publisher and editor to help other people achieve their dreams.

Claire Winters is a junior nursing major at Florida Southern College who devotes her time as a Resident Advisor, the School of Nursing Senator for Student Government, a Scholars Weekend leader, a Student Influencer, and a member of Student Nursing Association and Fellowship Nursing Christians. She is also a Southern Ambassador, attending a variety of campus ministries, giving weekly tours, and helping families get to know the college. Claire loves to work out, walk the lake spending time outside, go to the beach, and hang out with friends!

Hannah Dudleson is a freshman English Education major at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in Chickasha, Oklahoma. Around campus, she works in the Admissions office and as a writing tutor. After graduation, Hannah plans on pursuing a master’s in creative writing, teaching creative writing at a college level, and publishing a novel (or two). She enjoys playing piano, learning about theology, writing, and being a cat mom.

Originally from Bowling Green, KY, Daniel Hunt now lives in Williamsburg, KY, after graduating from the University of the Cumberlands with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Arts (Digital Marketing & Media). During his time at the University of the Cumberlands, Daniel worked as a Digital Content Specialist for the Marketing & Communications Department, creating videos and photos for the university’s use on social media. Daniel now works as a Communications Specialist for Mountain Tech Media, a small digital marketing company specializing in web design, videography, app development, multimedia campaigns, graphic design, animation, and photography. Daniel loves to travel and explore the great outdoors with friends, all while capturing and producing photos and videos as both a passion and a career.

Precious is a Computational Mathematics major from Lagos, Nigeria. As a student at Stillman College she is active in the Harte Honors College, the choir ensemble, and the Honda trivia team. She is very passionate about technology, currently taking courses on C++ programming to advance her knowledge in computer programming. In her spare time, Precious loves to read non-academic books, listen to music, play games, and watch her favorite YouTubers online. She aspires to be a software engineer, philanthropist, and a strong professional in any career she pursues in the future.

Daphne is an international student at Stillman College from Lagos, Nigeria. As part of Stillman’s Harte Honors College, she majors in biology with plans to study dentistry. Daphne loves helping people, cooking, watching movies, and sports.

Adebola is a Journalism major at Stillman College from Lagos, Nigeria. In Stillman’s Harte School of Honors, Adebola is a young woman of big dreams. She is goal driven, determined, and fully aware of how much hard work to put in to become the woman she has always envisioned herself to be: well-rounded, focused, goal oriented, and independent. 

Advocacy for young girls, volunteering, reading, writing, storytelling, skill acquisition, research, languages, and the arts all define her interests and part of who she is.

On a very good day, she loves to sleep and catch up on K-dramas.

Ashley Fore is a Business Management Major at Morehead State University. From the time she heard about the Disney College program in her sophomore year, It has been her dream to work for the company. After graduation, she plans to apply in hopes of getting to work at the most magical place on earth. 

Ashley’s hobbies include scrapbooking, crafting anything she can, cooking/baking, and reading (particularly Rick Riordan, her favorite author). She is currently focusing most of her energy and attention on getting the best grades that she can.

Kylee is a Communications & Media major at Nazareth College. She is passionate about working with others, whether it be substitute teaching, working on her retail team, or serving in her on-campus positions at Naz. She is an animal lover with a beautiful cat best friend at home that is always happy to greet her after a long day of classes. 

Pursuing her passions has taught Kylee so much about herself and the world around her—so much so that she loves to share that wisdom in her blog posts for the college to help other students. She is a determined mental health education and resource advocate, and she finds meaning in speaking out for those that can’t always speak out for themselves. Though she came from an unconventional family dynamic, she wouldn’t change her upbringing for the world, because it helped her appreciate the beautiful differences in everyone’s life and to support communities that are underprivileged. Kylee will always be a chocolate lover who enjoys cooking!

Madison Dennis is a business management major at Morehead State University with plans to graduate in May of 2023. She is an active member of the Kappa Tau chapter of Delta Zeta, where she just finished serving as president in 2022. Additionally, she works as a resident advisor and a peer coach. In her free time, Madison enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and her pets. After college, Madison intends to pursue a master’s degree in Adult and Higher Education. 

Kaylen Ayres is a Health and Exercise Science major and Art minor at Roanoke College with plans to graduate in 2025. From Summerfield, North Carolina, she is also a Marketing and Communications Fellow, does research with the Dragon Research Collaborative, and is a member of the Roanotes, her school’s co-ed a cappella group. Kaylen is currently on a pre-med track in hopes of becoming a Doctor of Osteopathy and working in sports.

Alex Merritt is a junior Professional Writing major with minors in Communications and Music at York College of Pennsylvania. They are very involved around campus as a Student Ambassador, Orientation Coordinator, Writing Tutor, and Underwriting Director at WVYC, their college’s radio station.

As a first generation student, Alex is passionate about creating a welcoming environment for first-time college students and wants to help others navigate their college career however possible. After graduating, Alex plans to attend graduate school for Linguistics motivated by their love for language and its many uses. When not attending classes or work, Alex enjoys reading, listening to music of various languages, and spending time with their cat, Luna.

Caroline Bennett is a senior at Nazareth College. In her first year at Naz, she worked with the college’s Open Path program to explore her options and declared two majors and two minors in the fall of her sophomore year. Today, she is a double major in Legal Studies and Communication & Media as well as a double minor in History and Political Science. 

As a Student Ambassador and employee of both the Admissions Office and Marketing/Communication team, she gives campus tours to prospective students and manages interoffice paperwork prior to counselor review. She also tutors students in History, Philosophy, and Legal Studies courses. She even serves as the President of one of Naz’s Honor Societies, serves as the PR and Media Manager for the Politics & Law club, and is a member of our campus dance club. Finally, she is also currently helping to start a Communication and Media club on campus.

A junior nursing student at Elmira College, Hailey Clancy is originally from Gouverneur, New York, which is a small town in the northern part of New York State—about 4 hours from campus. On campus, she is involved with numerous activities, including the Elmira College Children’s Miracle Network Dance Marathon, a club that helps raise money for the NICU at Arnot Hospital. She is also a tour guide for the college as well as an orientation leader. After college, she plans to work as a pediatric nurse until she eventually becomes a pediatric oncology nurse. In her free time, Hailey likes to read, hang out with her friends, and volunteer her time at several service organizations.

Noel Teter is a native of Rhode Island attending Eastern Connecticut State University. Currently, he is a student writer for Eastern’s Office of University Relations, a member of Eastern’s Percussion Studio, and the Music Director at WECS FM Radio. Noel has also spent time writing sports stories as an intern at Eastern’s Department of Sports Information and competing on Eastern’s men’s golf team. In his spare time, Noel likes to watch and play live music; go fishing, hiking, and biking; watch the New England Patriots and Impractical Jokers; and hang out with his friends and loved ones.

Sabrina Gleason is a senior at Alvernia University majoring in nursing with a minor in biology. She loves to meet new people and get involved. On campus, Sabrina is a Head Golden Guide Student Ambassador, a Head Orientation Weekend Leader, and a Peer Mentor. She is also the Senior Representative of Alvernia Student Nurses Association and a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honors Society. She looks forward to putting her studies into practice at Reading Hospital where she has a job on the Pediatrics floor after graduation.

Charis is in the class of 2025 at Hardin-Simmons University. On campus, she is involved with the International Student’s Fellowship (ISF), recently elected to serve as the Vice President. Furthermore, She works as a Resident Assistant for the dorms and a student writer for the HSU Marketing department. She is also a member of the DELTA social club on campus. In her free time, Charis enjoys reading novels, watching movies, shopping, making Pinterest boards, taking pictures, and listening to music. Her current plan post-graduation is to attend a Physical Therapist (PT) school.

Lindsay Neighbors is a junior Exercise Science major and Psychology minor at the University of Indianapolis. She is a part of the honors college and works as a tour guide for the Office of Admissions. She has also been selected as a presidential ambassador and serves as the secretary of the Pre-Physical Therapy Student Organization. She is currently planning to attend DPT school after graduation. In her free time, she enjoys reading and trying many new hobbies that involve using the creative side of her brain.

James Yates is a non-traditional student pursuing degrees in Church Planting, Youth and Family Ministry, and Human Services at the University of the Cumberlands. Yates is a pastor of a church in Williamsburg, Kentucky and hopes to use his degrees to connect the local church with the professional helping field. He loves Jesus, his wife, the local church, Kansas City sports, and the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Katia Cobourn is a student at Otterbein University majoring in public relations. Cobourn is a communication intern at Otterbein University’s Admissions office. She is a member of an Infashion public relations group on campus as well as the public relations manager for her PRSSA chapter.

Selena Sandoval is a student at Notre Dame de Namur University majoring in Kinesiology and minoring in Business. She’s a pitcher and first baseman on the softball team and works in the Admissions Office. Selena is the first in her family to attend university.

Casey Lane is an economics major at Lycoming College. She is the Parliamentarian of Student Senate, Vice President of the Lycoming Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and the Member Development Vice President of the Iota Mu Chapter of Alpha Xi Delta.

Hannah Scott is a student at Anderson University from Goshen, Indiana, double majoring in public relations and political science. Scott is the Senior Account Manager at Fifth Street Communications®, a member of the Admissions Student Ambassador team, and vice president for her PRSSA chapter. She has also been involved in various clubs during her time at AU, such as College Democrats and Adelphi, the campus social and service club.

Harrison Conner grew up in Franklin, North Carolina where he loved spending time with friends, playing sports, and succeeding in school. His passion for sports led him to compete in at the collegiate level in cross country and track and field for Western Carolina University where he is currently a senior. He will graduate in May with a degree in Pre-Medical Biology and a minor in Chemistry. He plans to attend East Carolina University as a Dental Medicine student with the goal to practice dentistry in his hometown.

Anna Perrenoud is a senior at Northwestern College majoring in public relations and marketing. Perrenoud is a member of the women’s golf team, an editor for the campus newspaper and the marketing coordinator for Northwestern’s campus ministry. She is finishing her college career with an internship in Northwestern’s marketing office and is looking forward to moving to Minneapolis, Minnesota, after graduation.

Daniel is from Marlton, NJ, and attends Georgian Court University. He is currently a studying history and secondary education. He is involved with many clubs and organizations on campus as well as several honors societies. Last semester, he studied abroad in London where he was able to develop his sense of independence as well as how to navigate in several foreign cities. The best place he visited while abroad was Scotland. He says that, while he also traveled to Switzerland and climbed the magnificent mountains, Scotland was the most beautiful place he has ever been and where he had the most fun. Additionally, he has spoken at several conferences involving gender, race, and slavery. As these subjects are his area of interest, he chose to write about Angela Davis for the final history paper for his degree. And although he graduates next year, he will always be a lion!

Viviane Giurgiuman is a student at Seattle University studying Strategic Communications and Business Administration. A first-generation American student, she works in the Admissions Office as a student ambassador and has acted as President for the Seattle University Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) chapter for the past three years.

Liz Jacques is from Easley, South Carolina, and is a student at Gardner-Webb University. She is enrolled in the Nursing program at the Hunt School of Nursing. Liz is proud to be in the Honors Student Association and is an active leader in Young Life ministry in Boiling Springs, North Carolina. Liz works in the office of Undergraduate Admissions as a Creative Student Recruitment Ambassador, writing blogs and social media posts for the university. She enjoys helping out with event days and reaching out to prospective students and families. Liz also works as a nursing assistant at Oconee Memorial Hospital in Seneca, South Carolina, and spends her free time in a coffee shop catching up with an old friend or writing for herself.

Mark Haver is a student at Florida Southern College where he is quadruple-majoring in Environmental Studies, Marine Biology, Political Science, and Political Communication. He is an Interview Feature Writer for FSC Admissions. He is the President of the FSC Biological Honors Society and Vice President of FSC Democrats. He is a NOAA Hollings Scholar and currently running for President of Florida College Democrats.

Maya Jingles is a Sociology Major and Psychology Minor at Purchase College. She works at her on campus convenience store and as an Admissions Ambassador, where she provides campus tours and manages their social media accounts. Maya is also on the Black Graduation  and Academic Standards and Awards Committees. After graduation, Maya will be joining the Children’s Corps where she will work as a caseworker for two years before getting her Masters in Social Work.

Sasha Feldmann is a student at Mount St. Joseph University majoring in Liberal Arts. She has three minors in English, history, and creative writing. She works as a PR and Communications Assistant at the Mount and serves as editor-in-chief of Dateline, the student newspaper.

Marcos Martins is a Communications and Theatre Arts double major at Florida Southern College. Born in Brazil, he now lives in Florida as a first-generation immigrant and college student. He loves being involved on campus, particularly in his improv comedy troupe, his school’s web show, Student Government, Community Living, and the Office of Admissions.

Olivia O’Malley is a student at University of the Cumberlands where she is completing a double major in History and Political Science with a minor in Communication Arts. She has been involved with local historical societies, College Republicans, and residence life during her time at UC. O’Malley is president of the Upsilon-Upsilon chapter of Phi Alpha Theta and a residence hall director.

Lindsey Hrinowich is a student at Anderson University majoring in public relations and minoring in marketing. Hrinowich is an associate with Fifth Street Communications®, the manager of a call team in Anderson University’s Office of Admissions, and the secretary for her PRSSA chapter. She has held leadership positions throughout her membership in the social and service club, Camarada, for three years.

Katie Arestad is a student at Lycoming College majoring in Business and getting a minor in English Literature. Katie Arestad is a Student Social Media Ambassador for the College. She is the Vice President of her sorority Alpha Xi Delta, the Vice President of Lycoming’s Student Government, and a member of Lycoming’s Cheer Team.

Callie Gargano is a student at Schreiner University studying Accounting and Finance. She is involved on campus, including being the Ambassador Coordinator, tutoring business subjects for Learning Support Services, and being a part of Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority. She is also a Hatton Sumners Scholar and a member of the Alpha Chi and Sigma Beta Delta honors societies. She is excited about starting her third internship this summer.

Tiffany Ly is a junior at Otterbein University and is double majoring in public relations and communication studies. Ly is a communication intern at Otterbein University’s Admissions office this summer and will be starting the Disney College Program this fall. When Ly is not studying, you can find her actively participating in the PRSSA, blasting her saxophone in the music room, or going on adventures with her friends.

Jada Lawson is a sophomore at Notre Dame de Namur University. She is also a Bonner Leader, volunteering at a local elementary school. Her part-time job is caring for an autistic child. Jada enjoys taking hip hop dance classes and watching comedies on Netflix. 

Asha Stewart is a junior attending Sweet Briar College where they are double majoring in psychology and visual arts. Stewart is involved in the Bee Keeping club and G.L.O.W (Gay Lesbian Or Whatever). They work in Admissions as an Admissions Ambassador and is currently studying abroad in Paris for a semester. 

Margot Nelson is a senior Professional Writing major at Champlain College. She is a student writer for the Marketing department where she writes blog posts, articles, and student profiles. She is also the founder of the hiking club and a volunteer with the Champlain College Apiary. Her work has been published in Teen Vogue, Honey & Lime, Local Wolves, and is forthcoming in Capsule Stories literary magazine.

Alexa is majoring in Cytotechnology with a minor in both chemistry and psychology at Daemen University. She is a member of Tri-Beta biological honor society, the executive director and founder of Daemen College’s WildcatTHON, and was previously the vice president of Pre-Med club. Alexa works in the Marketing department on campus, and enjoys helping out on event days!

Monica Barry is a fourth-year student at Dominican University of California double majoring in English, with a Creative Writing emphasis, and History with a minor in Visual Studies. She is originally from Los Angeles, CA, and has resided in sunny San Rafael, CA, since 2016. She is a member of Dominican University’s Office of Admissions Student Ambassador team, Vice President of Dominican University History Club, and manager of the Tuxedo Literary Arts Journal. In Fall of 2018, she studied world history at the University of Oxford.

Matteson Williams is a junior at Utica University majoring in Cybersecurity and minoring in Fraud and Financial Crime Investigation. She is involved in the Organization of Justice Studies, helps students as a Teacher Assistant, and works in the Office of Admissions. Her goal is to work in digital forensics and cyber-criminal investigations. 

Claren McCormick is a Senior at Southwestern College majoring in Athletic Training and minoring in Psychology. She is the starting center for the Lady Builder Basketball Team and is extremely involved in and around campus as a Student Ambassador, Student Government Association Senator, Vice President of the Psychology Club, Sergeant in Arms for the Southwestern College Athletic Training Society, and a member of the Alpha chapter of Pi Gamma Mu, an academic honors society.

Simeon Howie is a senior at Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa, Idaho, studying English with a minor in Acting. Over the past few years, he has acted in school plays, sang in the University Choir and Orchestra, and participated on the Speech and Debate team. Simeon loves running, rock climbing, writing poetry, and listening to music in his spare time.

Ivy Catledge grew up in a small rural town in Alaska called Glennallen. She is a senior double-majoring in Creative Writing and Humanities with a minor in Bible Studies at Corban University. After graduating in May 2020, she hopes to become a writer and work her way into the editing field.

Lacey Tucker is a Sweet Briar College alumna from Swansboro, North Carolina, with a bachelor’s in engineering. She is a captain of the varsity soccer team as well as a member of the varsity tennis team. She is also involved in multiple campus clubs, a member of Sweet Briar’s Peer Educator Health Advocates organization, and acts as a tour guide with the Office of Admissions.