CAFLS Ambassadors: Premier Student Leaders
The CAFLS Ambassadors are a premier group of student leaders who represent the college and serve as the face of the undergraduate students within CAFLS. Our Ambassadors are students enrolled in the College of Agriculture, Forestry & Life Sciences who assist with college or university-sponsored events. The ambassador team interfaces with the various constituents of the college include prospective students, administration, donors, alumni and friends.
Advisors
Paula Beecher
pbeeche@clemson.edu (864) 656-6340
Director of Alumni and Career Services
Maddy Cutts
mcutts@clemson.edu (864) 656-1534
Student Recruitment
The Bookhart Student Services Center
F153 Poole Ag. Center
The 2023-24 class of Ambassadors for the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences.
Become a CAFLS Ambassador!
Apply by the deadline, Friday, March 1st, by 4:00 PM. Applications will be reviewed, and candidates will be selected for an interview from March 4th to March 13th. You will be notified via email to schedule an interview.
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Ambassador Application/Selection Requirements:
Applicants must:
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Complete an application and interview process
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Be an entering sophomore, junior or senior (seniors must have a full year of availability: Fall 2024 & Spring 2025).
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Be enrolled in a major within the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences
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Have and maintain a minimum 2.50 GPA
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Be highly motivated, energetic, and dependable
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Be able to demonstrate outstanding leadership skills
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Be a team player
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Attend regularly scheduled meetings. Mandatory unless you have a class conflict
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Attend the Ambassador Training Conference/Retreat
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Be willing to participate in evening and weekend activities, including but not limited to: - College recognition ceremonies and lectures- CAFLS Alumni Tailgate- Alumni and/or Donor Events- CAFLS Career Fair- Campus visits with prospective students- Tours of CAFLS facilities
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Ambassadors are expected to be knowledgeable about our campus and college
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Contribute to the continuous improvement of the CAFLS Ambassador Program
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Exhibit professional conduct at all activities/events, including appropriate conversation, manner, and dress
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Meet Your CAFLS Ambassadors
Christian Blackburn
Major: Wildlife and Fishieries Biology
Hometown: Mt.Pleasant, SC
Mary Clanton Bozard
Major: Agribusiness
Hometown: Ridgeland, SC
Abby Bonker
Major: Environmental and Natural Resources
Hometown: Clemson, SC
Sam Brandes
Major: Environmental and Natural Resources
Hometown: Lexington, SC
Emma Chin
Major: Food Science and Human Nutrition
Hometown: Gales Ferry, CT
Emily Culbreath
Major: Agribusiness
Hometown: Greenville, SC
Lanie Deyo
Major: Horticulture
Hometown: Clayton, NC
Sophia Downs
Major: Animal and Veterinary Science
Hometown: Bardstown, KY
Katie Glenn
Major: Horticulture
Hometown: Chester, SC
Caitlin Griffin
Major: Food Science and Human Nutrition
Hometown: Garden City, NY
Spencer Hall
Major: Packaging Science
Hometown: Walhalla, SC
Erin Irons
Major: Food Science and Human Nutrition
Hometown: Georgetown, MA
Tehya James
Major: Environmental & Natural Resources
Hometown: Woodbridge, VA
Abi-Ruth Jordan
Major: Agribusiness
Hometown: Easley, SC
Virginia Kackley
Major: Environmental and Natural Resources
Hometown: Raleigh, NC
Kay Wiley Kaltz
Major: Agribusiness
Hometown: Edgefield, SC
Markie Leonard
Major: Agricultural Education
Hometown: Saint Matthews, SC
Gracie McDaniel
Major: Agribusiness
Hometown: York, SC
Piper Monk
Major: Environmental and Natural Resources
Hometown Charleston, SC
Ashlee Romp
Major: Animal and Veterinary Science
Hometown: Greenville, SC
Aubrey Schrimsher
Major: Animal and Veterinary Science
Hometown: Cleveland, OH
Christian Wilhelm
Major: Animal and Veterinary Science
Hometown: Laurens, SC
Andrew Woodard
Major: Forest Resource Management
Hometown: Dayton, OH
