Meet Our Student Ambassadors
As the welcoming faces of ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½, they lead personalized campus tours, share their own experiences, and connect with prospective students and families.
Whether answering questions, offering guidance, or simply sharing what makes ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ feel like home, our ambassadors help future Stars discover if ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ is the right fit for them.
KaLynn Irey
Psychology ’26  | Student Athlete – Basketball

Why ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½?
“I chose ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ primarily to continue my athletic career. I felt like home the moment I visited campus….great location, great community, great values.”
Why Psychology?
“I chose psychology because I am a big ‘people person’. I love to know the why & how of others, including myself!”
How is ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ helping you to achieve your goals?
“ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ has grown my leadership skills, connections, confidence, and overall belief & preparedness in life.”
What does being a Student Ambassador mean to you?
“Being a Student Ambassador means I can share my passion for ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ to perspective students, & be a good representation for the college in various ways. #ProudStar”
Ally Hicks
Business Administration ’26

Why ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½?
“I love the community here. The class sizes are small enough that you get to know everyone & vice versa. You make friends without trying.”
Why Business Administration?
“I’ve always loved the idea of owning my own business, but more than that, I love to talk, be in charge, & problem solve. So Business Administration & Human Resources gives me that outlet.”
How is ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ helping you to achieve your goals?
“The classes are very career oriented. So I’ll be graduating with experience & things to put on my resume.”
What does being a Student Ambassador mean to you?
“It means a lot to be able to connect with these future students. I love when they love the same things about the school that I do. I love being a positive influence.”
Savina Do
Integrative Human Biology ’27 | Student Athlete – Volleyball

Why ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½?
“The small class sizes and the community-focused student life were what drew me to ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½. I also loved the balance between small college but still being in a big city and the opportunity to network and connect. ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ also gave me the opportunity to continue my athletic career.”
Why Integrative Human Biology?
“Integrative Human Biology was very hands on and exactly what I needed to become an athletic trainer. Most schools I looked at were Biology or Health Science, which would be me settling for a degree, rather than get the specific degree I want.”
How is ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ helping you to achieve your goals?
“ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ allows me to be both an athlete and a student. As an athlete, it becomes hard to balance, but having a good relationship with my instructors make it easy for me to not have to choose good grades and being an athlete.”
What does being a Student Ambassador mean to you?
“It’s creating a welcoming environment. Choosing a school gets nerve wracking and I remember being super nervous about that as a freshman and a transfer. I just want to be someone I didn’t have.”
Olivia Starnes
Musical Theatre ’27

Why ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½?
“The faculty was one of the major reasons I chose this college.”
Why Musical Theatre?
“I’ve always loved performing and once I hit high school I couldn’t imagine my life without performing, and that’s when I decided to pursue.”
How is ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ helping you to achieve your goals?
“By pushing me to be the best I can be in my classes.”
What does being a Student Ambassador mean to you?
“To me, being a Student Ambassador is one of the many ways I can give back to ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ and represent ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½.”
Eliza Stevens
Business Administration ’29

Why ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½?
“Two of my sisters graduated from ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ so it made the choice a no brainer (joking). What made ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ a fit for me is the community that my sisters had. Everyone here wants to see the students succeed and they did that for my sisters, so I know they want that for me.”
Why Business Administration?
“The reason I want to be in the business program is because of the professors. They care so much and want me to be a great leader and confident in my major and field.”
How is ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ helping you to achieve your goals?
“My professors are helping me reach my goals. On day one they asked what field I see myself in, and they asked if I wanted an internship. I have the real world experiences to help me understand what I want my future to look like.”
What does being a Student Ambassador mean to you?
“Being a Student Ambassador is the opportunity to show people the place that has shaped me into a strong women. I love showing people around this historic campus.”