SMC Ambassadors
Spartanburg Methodist College Pioneer Ambassadors are an elite group of students chosen to represent the college on and off campus. Ambassadors are specifically chosen because of their outstanding leadership qualities and involvement on the SMC campus.
Pioneer Ambassadors work with the President's Office, the Office of Admissions and the Office of Institutional Advancement to promote the college at events. Often, Ambassadors are the first college representatives that prospective students meet and are critical in helping showcase SMC and all of the great opportunities that await them on campus.
Principle Responsibilities
- Assist with organizing and conducting Fall Open House and Spring Enrollment Days events
- Assist the Office of Admissions with conducting campus tours for prospective students
- Be knowledgeable about Spartanburg Methodist College and be eager to share that information with prospective students, families and other supporters
- Represent the student body at events on campus and off campus
- Other duties as needed.
Eligibility Requirements
- Full-time student at SMC
- Enrolled in on-campus degree program
- In good academic standing
- Completed at least one full semester at SMC
Become a Pioneer Ambassador
Pioneer Ambassador applications are accepted each fall and spring. Check your SMC inbox for notifications!
For questions, contact Emily Bishop at bishope@smcsc.edu.
2024-2025 Pioneer Ambassadors
Name: Layton Cave
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Columbia, SC
High School: Spring Hill High School
Campus Involvement: Soccer, Pioneer Ambassador
Academic Interest: Business
Favorite thing about SMC: Playing soccer.
Name: Wilson Cleland
Year: Senior
Hometown: Spartanburg, SC
High School: Dorman High School
Campus Involvement: Pioneer Ambassador
Academic Interest: Marketing and Sales
Favorite Thing About SMC: Coming from a big high school, I love the size of SMC. It’s so nice to walk around and know everyone and get individual attention from professors who know my name and interests.
Name: Steven Escorza-Cebrero
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Greenville, SC
High School: Carolina High School
Campus Involvement: Pioneer Ambassador
Academic Interest: Business Administration
Favorite Thing About SMC: It's a small, calm, and comfortable atmosphere with a supportive community populated by like-minded students and professionals.
Name: Bre Foster
Year: Senior
Hometown: Spartanburg, SC
High School: Dorman High School
Campus Involvement: Accounting Club, Pioneer Ambassador, XHype, Junior Enrollment Associate
Academic Interest: Accounting and Finance
Favorite thing about SMC: I love the close-knit community of SMC. It makes it feel like everyone has a place and are part of one big family.
Name: Manny Gutierrez
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Greenville, SC
High School: Travelers Rest High School
Campus Involvement: Pioneer Ambassador
Academic Interest: Sport Management
Favorite Thing about SMC: My favorite thing about SMC is the environment along with the faculty and staff who are all genuinely so amazing!
Name: Caleb Hall
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Clover, SC
High School: Clover High School
Campus Involvement: Pioneer Ambassador
Academic Interest: Computer Science
Favorite thing about SMC: Giving campus tours
Name: Myana Miller
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Columbia, SC
High School: White Knoll High School
Campus Involvement: Pioneer Ambassador, X-Vibes, X-Hype club
Academic Interest: Marketing
Favorite thing about SMC: My favorite thing about SMC is the plant library. I love how you can take back plants for free from the Wellness Center to brighten up your living space and bring overall positive mental wellness.
Name: Shiriya Miller
Year: Junior
Hometown: Roebuck, SC
High School: Dorman High School
Campus Involvement: Pioneer Ambassador
Academic Interest: Accounting
Favorite thing about SMC: Giving campus tours
Name: Jose Pacheco
Year: Junior
Hometown: Greenville, SC
High School: Greenville Senior High Academy of Law, Finance and Business
Campus Involvement: Soccer, Pioneer Ambassador
Academic Interest: Business
Favorite thing about SMC: My favorite thing about attending SMC is the community and faculty who are all so helpful.
Name: Nathan Santos
Year: Freshman
Hometown: West Palm Beach, FL
High School: Obridge Academy
Campus Involvement: Pioneer Ambassador
Academic Interest: Business
Favorite thing about SMC: Giving campus tours
Name: Bella Shields
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Spartanburg, SC
High School: Academic Advantage Association
Campus Involvement: Pioneer Ambassador, Cross County
Academic Interest: English: High School Education
Favorite Thing About SMC: I love the small and close community here at SMC and the support and care from teachers, coaches, and fellow peers.
Name: Grace White
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Greer, SC
High School: Greer Middle College
Campus Involvement: Pioneer Ambassador, Soccer, XHype, Junior Enrollment Associate
Academic Interest: Communications
Favorite Thing About SMC: SMC has a small community feel, but big community opportunity!!
Got questions? Contact:
Emily Bishop | Associate Director of Admissions & Visitor Experience
Office of Admissions, The Marsha and Jimmy Gibbs Welcome Center
bishope@smcsc.edu