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.
2025-2026 Pioneer Ambassadors
Name: Layton Cave
Year: Junior
Hometown: Columbia, SC
High School: Spring Hill High School
Campus Involvement: Soccer, Pioneer Ambassador
Academic Interest: Business
Favorite thing about SMC: Playing soccer.
Name: Steven Escorza-Cebrero
Year: Junior
Hometown: Greenville, SC
High School: Carolina High School
Campus Involvement: Pioneer Ambassador, H-Xype, Soccer, Social Media Student Intern
Academic Interest: Business Administration (Entrepreneurship & Management)
Favorite Thing About SMC: I love how SMC is a small but tight community, with many fun on-campus events, and a very helpful staff!
Name: Maggie Crawford
Year: Junior
Hometown: Gaffney, SC
High School: South Carolina Connections Academy (SCCA)
Campus Involvement: Pioneer Ambassador, Junior Enrollment Associate
Academic Interest: Psychology
Favorite Thing about SMC: I love SMC's campus and community, everyone is so nice!
Name: Hunter DeCuir
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Clover, South Carolina
High School: Clover High School
Campus Involvement: Pioneer Ambassador, Men’s Basketball
Academic Interest: Sport Management
Favorite Thing about SMC: The professors are always so friendly and always willing to help.
Name: Rubi Maravilla
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Greenville, SC
High School: Berea High
Campus Involvement: Pioneer Ambassador and about to join LASO club
Academic Interest: Pursuing an Associate in Criminal Justice, then a Bachelor's in Psychology.
Favorite Thing about SMC: The professors and the community we have that brings everyone together.
Name: Emer McAuliffe
Year: Junior
Hometown: Cambridge, England
High School: Hills Road Sixth Form College
Campus Involvement: Pioneer Ambassador, Women's Soccer Team
Academic Interest: Sport Management
Favorite Thing about SMC: How welcoming everyone is, and how many different events SMC puts on for the students.
Name: Myana Miller
Year: Junior
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: Pablo Ontiveros-Martinez
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Greenville, SC
High School: Southside Highschool
Campus Involvement: Pioneer Ambassador, Soccer, and Latin American Student Organization
Academic Interest: Sport Management
Favorite thing about SMC: The environment and the diverse group of people you meet here!
Name: Annie Rodriguez
Year: Senior
Hometown: Greenville, SC
High School: Greenville Senior High School
Campus Involvement: Pioneer Ambassador, President of Phi Theta Kappa, Member: Psi Beta , Member: Sigma Kappa Delta
Academic Interest: Multidisciplinary BA with concentration in Psychology and Business
Favorite Thing about SMC: Faculty! They connect with their students on a deeper level than just academics.
Name: Nathan Santos
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: West Palm Beach, FL
High School: Obridge Academy
Campus Involvement: Pioneer Ambassador
Academic Interest: Business
Favorite thing about SMC: Giving campus tours
Name: Caroline Taylor
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Landrum, SC
High School: Polk County High School
Campus Involvement: Pioneer Ambassador, Women's Soccer
Academic Interest: Business
Favorite Thing about SMC: SMC provides endless opportunities to grow academically while building long lasting friendships.
Name: Grace White
Year: Junior
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