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 Powell
mcutts@clemson.edu (864) 656-1534
Student Recruitment
The Bookhart Student Services Center
F153 Poole Ag. Center
The 2024-25 class of Ambassadors for the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences.
Become a CAFLS Ambassador!
Applications will open in January 2025, be on the lookout for more details.
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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
Drake Ariail
Major: Agricultural Education
Hometown: Pelion, SC
Caroline Beecher
Major: Packaging Science
Hometown: Clemson, SC
Jacob Bell
Major: Forest Resources Management
Hometown: Rock Hill, SC
Ella Bickley
Major: Agribusiness
Hometown: Chapin, SC
Eleanor Bingham
Major: Plant and Environmental Science
Hometown: Charleston, SC
Mary Clanton Bozard
Major: Agribusiness
Hometown: Ridgeland, SC
Sam Brandes
Major: Environmental and Natural Resources
Hometown: Lexington, SC
Lanie Deyo
Major: Horticulture
Hometown: Clayton, NC
Hannah Dickson
Major: Packaging Science
Hometown: Aiken, SC
Ella Dixon
Major: Food Science and Human Nutrition
Hometown: Murrells Inlet, SC
Sophia Downs
Major: Animal and Veterinary Science
Hometown: Bardstown, KY
Kirkley Fallaw
Major: Packaging Science
Hometown: Six Mile, SC
Spencer Hall
Major: Packaging Science
Hometown: Walhalla, SC
Nathan Holloman
Major: Turfgrass
Hometown: Latta, SC
Hollis Holmes
Major: Environmental and Natural Resources: Natural Resources Management
Hometown: Edgefield, SC
Erin Irons
Major: Food Science and Human Nutrition
Hometown: Georgetown, MA
Wells James
Major: Animal and Veterinary Science
Hometown: Summerton, SC
Abi-Ruth Jordan
Major: Agribusiness
Hometown: Easley, SC
Mackenzie Kelley
Major: Packaging Science
Hometown: Easley, SC
Kaelyn King
Major: Environmental and Natural Resources
Hometown: Wellesley, MA
Lauren Knight
Major: Plant and Environmental Science
Hometown: North, SC
Nicole Krause
Major: Packaging Science
Hometown: Indian Land, SC
Charleston Lana
Major: Animal and Veterinary Science
Hometown: Greenville, SC
Gracie McDaniel
Major: Agribusiness
Hometown: York, SC
Micah Prince
Major: Agricultural Mechanization and Business
Hometown: Loris, SC
Martha Robinson
Major: Agricultural Mechanization and Business
Hometown: Fort Mill, SC
Ashlee Romp
Major: Animal and Veterinary Science
Hometown: Greenville, SC
Weston Rhett Sandifer
Major: Animal and Veterinary Science
Hometown: Barnwell, SC
Colleen Sweeting
Major: Environmental and Natural Resources
Hometown: Dobbs Ferry, NY
Tabitha Swygert
Major: Agricultural Mechanization and Business
Hometown: Leesville, SC
Madison Tankersley
Major: Wildlife and Fisheries Biology
Hometown: Blythewood, SC
Langley Vernon
Major: Animal and Veterinary Science
Hometown: Anderson, SC
Christian Wilhelm
Major: Animal and Veterinary Science
Hometown: Laurens, SC
Andrew Woodard
Major: Forest Resource Management
Hometown: Dayton, OH