We’re on the hunt for energetic, creative students who want to show the world what life at Vermont State University is really like — behind the scenes, unfiltered, and all YOU. Meet our current ambassadors and get in touch if you’re interesting in joining the program.
About the Role
As a student social media ambassador, you’ll be expected to:
- Create fun, authentic, edited content (45 seconds to 1 minute reel-style videos) for TikTok, Instagram, and Youtube to be approved by the University Communication team.
- Be consistent (not stressed) — a few awesome posts (2 to 3 a month) go a long way!
- Attend monthly (quick) check-ins with the Communications Team.
- Capture behind-the-scenes moments from campus events to everyday life.
- Share what it’s really like to be a VTSU student.
- Represent VTSU with pride, positivity, and school spirit.
Social media ambassadors play an important role in highlighting safe and positive events on campus. Students are required to follow VTSU’s Student Code of Conduct and Social Media policies.
Meet the Current Ambassadors
Carissa Challinor
“Hello, my name is Carissa Challinor and I am a fourth year at Vermont State University Castleton. I am majoring in Media and Communications with a concentration in Film Production. As well as working on two minors in Dance and Theater.
My life revolves around writing scripts, directing films, performing on the stage, and participating in a wide range of theater/film-based clubs. I’m very excited to be a social media student ambassador for my university to help connect to potential students. As well as create a platform that anyone can relate to and learn more about the different pathways one can take in college.”
— Carissa
Matthew Gonyeau
“Hello, my name is Matthew Gonyeau, I am a senior at VTSU Lyndon majoring in Business with a concentration in Sports Management from Saint Albans, Vermont. I’m currently captain of the baseball team and completing my internship as an Admissions Assistant with the university. I enjoy being outside, fishing, working out, playing sports, shooting darts, cliff jumping, and hanging out with friends. I am very grateful and excited to be a social media student ambassador to help film and create content that shows people what it’s like to be a Lyndon Hornet and be a part of VTSU”
— Matthew
Elias Libby
“Hi my name is Elias and I am a senior at Vermont State University Lyndon and I am studying Outdoor Education, Leadership, and Tourism. My hometown is Rockport Maine where you can find me doing a variety of things from being on the ocean to standing on the side of barretts cove cliff.”
— Elias
Mollie Steinhoff
Mollie is an incoming senior at Vermont State University Lyndon, where she is pursuing a degree in Music Business with a concentration in Audio Production and Music & Self-Promotion. Originally from Tewksbury, MA, Mollie has spent the past two summers interning with the Music Forward Foundation in Boston and recently joined the crew for the Lowell Summer Music Series. Outside of work and school, Mollie enjoys reading, spending time with her two dogs, and playing in her rock band, Bitter Sweet
Carson Smit
“Hey! I’m Carson Smit, a fourth-year student at Vermont State University, majoring in Professional Pilot Technology. I work as a Certified Flight Instructor at Vermont Flight Academy based in Burlington, Vermont. Flying has always been a lifelong dream, and I’m passionate about sharing the excitement of aviation and the opportunities available at Vermont State University. Outside of the flight deck, I enjoy volunteering at other aviation-related events and staying active by playing basketball.”
— Carson
Samantha White
“Hey everyone my name is Sam! I’m an incoming freshman at Vermont State Castleton where I’m committed to play Division 3 lacrosse as well as be a manager of our football team! I will be majoring in Sports management with intended minors in criminal justice, coaching, psychology, etc. Some of my favorite things to do in my free time is to go to the gym, hangout with friends, go horseback riding, and just be active in general! I hope to one day become a WLL (Women’s Lacrosse League) coach and own my own ranch.”
— Sam
Interested in Joining? Reach out to Communications Content Manager Alice Kang