Defiance College Ambassadors

Defiance College Ambassadors represent the college during special on-campus events such as board of trustees meetings, special visit days, and graduation. They also showcase our Campus through guided tours.

To become an Ambassador students must apply for the position, submit letters of recommendation from professors, and be interviewed by a selection committee. The Defiance College Ambassadors are very involved on campus. Their activities range from student-athlete, to service learning, to student government, and to the academic honors program, just to name a few. Click on their link to find out more about each of them. To find out more about the Ambassador Program you can contact the Admissions Office.

Rachel Baker
Hometown: Lorain, OH
High School: Clearview High School
Year in College: Senior
Major(s): Forensic Science
Organizations/Clubs/Activities: Ambassador, Carolyn M. Small Honors Program, DC Choir
What brought you to Defiance College? I love the friendliness and personal feel of the campus. Professors are approachable and accommodating, and students are friendly and helpful.

Cori Long
Hometown: Willard, OH
High School: Willard High School
Year in College: Senior
Major(s): Middle School Education / Math and Language Arts
Organizations/Clubs/Activities: Ambassador, Honors Program, ARC, SWARM, Defiance High School J.V. Softball Coach
What brought you to Defiance College?I liked the small classroom atmosphere because it provided a decent professor to student ratio.  Being in Defiance would also place me close to my family and allow me to broaden my horizons.

Craig Burke
Hometown: Reynoldsburg, OH
High School: St. Charles Preparatory School
Year in College: Junior
Major(s): Athletic Training/ Wellness and Corporate Fitness
Organizations/Clubs/Activities: Ambassador, Men's Soccer Team, Student Director of Intramural Sports, SAAC, PULSE, McMaster School
What brought you to Defiance College? Small class sizes, great opportunities, chance to play soccer.

Nate Fitton
Hometown: Grand Ledge, MI
High School: Potterville High School
Year in College: Junior
Major(s): Biology / Pre-Med
Organizations/Clubs/Activities: Varsity Football, Ecology Club, Carolyn M. Smalls Honors, Ambassador
What brought you to Defiance College? Personal atmosphere and small town feel.

Bilal Muta
Hometown: Westland, MI
High School: Wayne Memorial High School
Year in College: Junior
Major(s): Marketing & Human Resource Management
Organizations/Clubs/Activities: Ambassador, Bonner Service Leader, BASA Vice President, SIFE, Student Senate President
What brought you to Defiance College? The idea that I could do big, positive things even though the campus is small. The opportunity to do service as a part of my classes always has spelled a drive within me.

Adam Schlett
Hometown: Sandusky, OH
High School: Sandusky High School
Year in College: Junior
Major(s): Psychology
Organizations/Clubs/Activities: DC Players, Ambassador
What brought you to Defiance College? I enjoyed the small campus and the personality of the student population, also the close interaction with the professors.

Steve McQuade
Hometown: Grove City, OH
High School: Columbus Biship Ready H.S.
Year in College: Junior
Major(s): Integrated Mathematics
Organizations/Clubs/Activities: Ambassador
What brought you to Defiance College? The education program and I liked the atmosphere when I came and visited D.C.

Tyler Ault
Hometown: Oregon, OH
High School: Clay High School
Year in College: Sophomore
Major(s): Management and Information Systems
Organizations/Clubs/Activities: FCA, Varsity Tennis Captain, Citizen Leader, Pilgrim Scholar, Ambassador
What brought you to Defiance College? I really liked the small school atmosphere and how personal the faculty was. I am also able to be involved in a lot of activities such as tennis. It just felt like the right place to go!

Kasey Carlisle
Hometown: Paulding, OH
High School: Paulding High School
Year in College: Sophomore
Major(s): Pre-Med/Environmental Science
Organizations/Clubs/Activities: Bonner Leader, Ambassador, Students Leading Change, America Reads, Cross Country, and Track & Field
What brought you to Defiance College? The Bonner Service Leader program. I also liked the small personal atmosphere between faculty and students.

Justine Johnson
Hometown: Wauseon, OH
High School: Wauseon High School
Year in College: Sophomore
Major(s): Early Childhood Education
Organizations/Clubs/Activities: Softball, Tutor, Writing Consultant, Ambassador
What brought you to Defiance College? I liked the small campus atmosphere. I also liked Defiance College because it was close to home and I wanted to play softball.

Sarah Manes
Hometown: Covington, OH
High School: Newton High School
Year in College: Sophomore
Major(s): Social Work and Psychology / Criminal Justice
Organizations/Clubs/Activities: Carolyn M. Small Honors Program, Ambassador, Criminal Justice Society, Residence Life, and the SWARM
What brought you to Defiance College? I was impressed by
how friendly and helpful everyone was (including my tour guides when I was a
prospective student!)  Defiance has great academic programs and a beautiful
campus, and it's the perfect size for me.  Overall, Defiance College was a
great choice!

Andrea Slattery
Hometown: Edon, OH
High School: Edon High School
Year in College: Sophomore
Major(s): Graphic Design / Marketing
Organizations/Clubs/Activities: Bonner Leader, DC Ambassador, SIFE, SWARM
What brought you to Defiance College? The small friendly environment and endless opportunities.

Justin Smith
Hometown: Payne, OH
High School: Wayne Trace High School
Year in College: Sophomore
Major(s): Psychology
Organizations/Clubs/Activities: Ambassador, Citizen Leader, Football, Track, America Reads, YMCA
What brought you to Defiance College? The thing that brought me to Defiance College is the close knit atmosphere and the small class size. Another thing is the ability to play college sports.

Cindy Toth
Hometown: Oregon, OH
High School: Cardinal Stritch High School
Year in College: Sophomore
Major(s): Middle Childhood Education - Math and Science
Organizations/Clubs/Activities: Ambassador, PULSE, CAB, Women's Tennis
What brought you to Defiance College? I love the people! The size was just what I was looking for and I instantly felt like I fit in here.

Laura Derov
Hometown: North Olmsted, OH
High School: North Olmsted High School
Year in College: Freshman
Major(s): Integrated Social Studies
Organizations/Clubs/Activities: Track, Citizen Leader, Ambassador
What brought you to Defiance College? The small size, nice people, and the track program.

Rachel Flad
Hometown: Groveport, OH
High School: Bishop Hartly High School
Year in College: Freshman
Major(s): Forensic Science with a minor in Math
Organizations/Clubs/Activities: Bonner Service Leader, Ambassadors, Catholics on Campus, SWARM
What brought you to Defiance College? The small size and a great school who offered my major.

Katie Prigge
Hometown: Napoleon, OH
High School: Napoleon High School
Year in College: Freshman
Major(s): Accounting
Organizations/Clubs/Activities: SIFE, Ambassador
What brought you to Defiance College? The size of the classes and campus, and it was close to home.

Tracy Sauter
Hometown: Mayfield Village, OH
High School: Mayfield High School
Year in College: Freshman
Major(s): Undecided
Organizations/Clubs/Activities: Little Sibs, Women's Golf, Ambassador
What brought you to Defiance College? I liked the small campus and the idea that I would get to know my professors on a one-on-one basis. I also like that my class is small and I get to know everyone.