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.

Ashley Hetherington
	Class of 2012
	Major: Psychology
	Hometown: Fremont, IN
	Campus Involvement: Ambassador, Cheer Squad Member
	Why I Chose Defiance College: I liked the idea of a small school, and it is close to home.
Josh Buck
	Class of 2012
	Major: Criminal Justice/Communication Arts
	Hometown: Toledo, OH
	Campus Involvement: Ambassadors, Citizen Leader, Men’s Baseball
	Why I Chose Defiance College: I was offered several scholarships and the opportunity to continue to play baseball, and a close friend of mine is a baseball player here as well.
Christina-Marie Drake
	Class of 2012
	Majors: Language Arts Education, English and Communication Arts
	Hometown: San Diego, CA
	Campus Involvement: Ambassadors, Alpha Xi Delta, Progeny, Intramural Sports, Citizen Leader
	Why I Chose Defiance College: I chose Defiance because of its prestigious name and high standards. I also enjoy its leader driven purpose and small class size.
Colleen Cross
	Class of 2012
	Major: Medical Technology
	Hometown: North Branch, MI
	Campus Involvement: Ambassadors, Women’s Soccer, Resident Assistant
	Why I Chose Defiance College: I chose Defiance College due to the friendly staff and family feel on campus.  The campus offered the right atmosphere and the right classes for me.
Jessica Relyea
	Class of 2012
	Major: Graphic Design
	Hometown: Defiance, OH
	Campus Involvement: Ambassadors
	Why I Chose Defiance College: Defiance College is close to home and it is a small campus so everyone is able to get to know each other.
Andy White
	Class of 2011
	Major: Early Childhood Education
	Hometown: Paulding, OH
	Campus Involvement: Ambassadors, Bonner Leaders, Alpha Phi Omega, Catholics on Campus, Orientation Leader, Resident Assistant
	Why I Chose Defiance College: I chose DC because it was close to home and when I came to campus everyone was so inviting and welcoming.
Becca Zebrowski
	Class of 2011
	Major: International and Global Studies
	Minor: History
	Hometown: Cleveland, OH
	Campus Involvement: Honors program, Bonner Leader, Hench Autism Studies Program student coordinator, Ambassador, McMaster Scholar (Cambodia)
	Why I Chose Defiance College: It has such a warm and inviting campus.  It’s small and personal while offering opportunities that few other colleges can.  I felt like I was at home as soon as I walked through the door.
Chelsea French
	Class of 2010
	Major: Middle Childhood Education (Math and Science)
	Hometown: Oregon, OH
	Campus Involvement: Alpha Xi Delta, Women’s Tennis, Ambassadors, Student Senate
	Why I Chose Defiance College: I chose DC because of the science program and small class sizes.
Katie Prigge
	Class of 2010
	Major: Accounting
	Hometown: Napoleon, OH
	Campus Involvement: Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), Ambassadors
	Why I Chose Defiance College: The size of the classes and campus, and it was close to home.
Kristen Leavell
	Class of 2011
	Major: Early Childhood Education
	Hometown: Hicksville, OH
	Campus Involvement: Ambassadors
	Why I Chose Defiance College: The close knit community, closeness to home and small class sizes with teachers who care are the reasons why I chose DC.
Laura Derov
	Class of 2010
	Major: History
	Minor: Business
	Hometown: North Olmsted, OH
	Campus Involvement: Citizen Leader, McMaster Scholar (Cambodia), Track, Phi Alpha Theta, Alpha Phi Omega, Ambassadors
	Why I Chose Defiance College: I loved the small campus size and personal attention that the professors gave to students.
Nichole Cline
	Class of 2011
	Major: Communication Arts
	Hometown: Napoleon, OH
	Campus Involvement: Ambassadors
	Why I Chose Defiance College: I chose DC because I came from a very small high school, so I felt safe knowing that I could come to a college and not have to worry about large class sizes.Everyone, including professors, were welcoming and I knew that I would fit in just fine here at Defiance.
Rachel Flad
	Class of 2010
	Major: Forensic Science
	Minor: Mathematics
	Hometown: Groveport, OH
	Campus Involvement: Bonner Leader, Catholics on Campus, McMaster Scholar (Cambodia), Honors Program, Ambassador, Track and Field
	Why I Chose Defiance College: The family-like atmosphere and it is a small school that offered my major.
Shannon Yelder
	Class of 2011
	Major: Medical Technology
	Hometown: Southfield, MI
	Campus Involvement: Black Action Student Association, Ambassadors
	Why I Chose Defiance College: I enjoy the small, close-knit environment where I’m not just a speck on campus, and Defiance is a safe and friendly town for me to adjust to.
Treasure Bacon
	Class of 2011
	Major: Communication Arts/Criminal Justice
	Hometown: Archbold, OH
	Campus Involvement: Ambassadors, Business Office Student Worker, Honors Program, Writing Consultant in the Academic Resource Center
	Why I Chose Defiance College: There were several reasons that led me to the conclusion that Defiance College was the place for me, but one of the attributes of Defiance College that truly captivated me was the welcoming atmosphere and the eagerness and willingness of all faculty and staff to do anything in their power to help all students succeed and truly “defy the
Bryan Gall
	Class of 2012
	Major: Medical Technology
	Minor: Business Administration
	Hometown: Solon, OH
	Campus Involvement: Residence Hall Council, Carolyn M. Small Honors Program, Intramural Sports, Ambassadors
	Why I Chose Defiance College: The small class sizes and the friendly environment that I noticed during every visit drew me to Defiance College.
Cindy Obermyer
	Class of 2012
	Major: Social Work
	Hometown: Grand Rapids, OH
	Campus Involvement: Colleges Against Cancer, America Reads, Ambassadors
	Why I Chose Defiance College: I chose to come to Defiance College because of the small school atmosphere and the one on one interaction between teachers and students.
Jerika Hennes
	Class of 2012
	Major: Forensic Science
	Hometown: Washington Court House, OH
	Campus Involvement: Carolyn M. Small Honors Program, Women’s Tennis, DC Players, Criminal Justice Society, Ambassadors
	Why I Chose Defiance College: I chose Defiance because it not only had my major but the overall atmosphere that Defiance College brings is amazing. When I visited the college I could tell that I would be a person, not just some number.
Clairice Shook
	Class of 2012
	Major: Computer Forensics
	Minor: Criminal Justice
	Hometown: Smithville, OH
	Campus Involvement: Sigma Sigma Sigma, Citizen Leader, Pep Band, Criminal Justice Society, Ambassadors
	Why I Chose Defiance College: I chose DC because of the faculty. My professor personally got involved in talking to me about the major and about the college. I felt like the people here actually cared if I chose Defiance.
Austin Kleman
	Class of 2012
	Major: Molecular Biology/Pre Veterinary Science
	Hometown: Sidney, OH
	Campus Involvement: Bonner Leader, Catholics on Campus, Honors Program, Men’s Tennis, Academic Resource Center Tutor, Hench Autism Studies Program Volunteer, Ambassadors
	Why I Chose Defiance College: I chose Defiance College because of good financial aid, the opportunities presented to me by the Bonner Leadership and McMaster Programs, and I truly felt like Defiance College wanted me as a student.
Chris Kessler
	Class of 2010
	Major: Business Administration
	Hometown: Pickerington, OH
	Campus Involvement: Men’s Soccer, Ambassadors
	Why I Chose Defiance College: I chose Defiance College because I still wanted to play soccer, and I like the small school atmosphere.
Brett King
	Class of 2011
	Major: Accounting
	Hometown: Grapevine, TX
	Campus Involvement: Men’s Baseball, Intramural Sports, Ambassadors
	Why I Chose Defiance College: Initially I was looking for an opportunity to play baseball, and the small school atmosphere was appealing.
Katie Carunchia
	Class of 2011
	Major: Business Administration
	Minor: Criminal Justice
	Hometown: Garrett, IN
	Campus Involvement: Bonner Leader, Orientation Leader, Resident Assistant, Women’s Basketball, Ambassadors
	Why I Chose Defiance College: The small classes and you get to know your professors which helps you with class and future career success helped me choose DC.
Ashley Meekins
	Class of 2010
	Major: Criminal Justice/Psychology
	Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
	Campus Involvement: Alpha Xi Delta, Black Action Student Association, Criminal Justice Society, Residence Hall Committee, Ambassadors
	Why I Chose Defiance College: I chose DC because when I came for a visit I felt it was the place for me. The staff welcomed me with open arms and I also knew from talking to faculty and staff that the Criminal Justice program has very successful people that graduated or who are continuing their education.
Emily Darlington
	Class of 2010
	Major: Social Work
	Hometown: West Jefferson, OH
	Campus Involvement: Bonner Leader Program, Orientation Leader, Ambassador, Public Relations Representative for the Social Work Program
	Why I Chose Defiance College: I chose Defiance College because of the size of the school and because of the great opportunities through the McMaster School.
Alex Bonilla
	Class of 2010
	Major: International and Global Studies
	Hometown: Cleveland, OH
	Campus Involvement: Citizen Leader, Football, Orientation Leader, Ambassador
	Why I Chose Defiance College: It is a smaller college and is close enough to home, but far away enoughto be on my own.