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.”
Carly Centeno
“Hey! My name is Carly, and I’m a senior on the Castleton campus and currently a social media intern for the Media and Communication Program. I am currently majoring in Media and Communications with a specialty in Digital Media and a minor in Cinema Studies. Currently, my claim to fame is Carly On The Street, which was created with one of my best friends, Julian Chiemingo Rivera. Carly On The Street has become a big hit on the Castleton campus and a great way to get the student body to connect. I am also the Web Editor of The Castleton Spartan newspaper and the president of Castleton Internet Radio Club. Castleton campus has been home for the past four years, and I am so happy to give back to my community every week with every new episode of Carly On The Street.”
Rebecca Kutcher
“Hello! My name is Rebecca and I’m a junior at the Lyndon campus. I’m majoring in Communications with a concentration in New Media and minoring in Marketing and Fine Arts. I am originally from Middletown, Connecticut. I’m passionate about content creation, production, and everything in between! You can typically find me hanging out with my boyfriend, my friends, or with my cat.”
Jerika LaValley
“My name is Jerika LaValley, I am a 2nd year Respiratory Student. I am from Plattsburgh NY and will continue my career at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital. I learned about the program through my sister who is an ER nurse at the same hospital. What inspired me to be a Respiratory Therapist was the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life in a time where they need it the most. I am a Pathways student which means I am in the program through CVPH where I am currently employed in the Pulmonary Department. This program allows me to work and further my education at the same time. This is very useful to me as I am a single mom going to school and working. I had my son three months into the first year and he has been along for it all with me. Since my career path is so stressful and we work in high intensity life saving situations it’s nice to some times take a break. One of my favorite ways to get away from reality is hiking with my two dogs Bean and Remi and my son. VTSU has allowed me to grow my career to provide a service to my community and a life for my son.”
Robbie Oravsky
“I am a sophomore at the Randolph Campus. I am studying Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Manufacturing. Outside of school, I run the Chevelle6179Photographer Instagram page as a free-time hobby. The photography hobby merges into my car/truck hobby. The car and truck hobby leads into my light gaming career as well, playing top titles like BeamNG.Drive Forza Motorsport and Horizon Series and a few others. I look forward to putting in some work to create amazing content to represent the students of VTSU Randolph in the best way possible to show their perspective to you the viewers.”
Jody Wheadon
“I’m Jody, an online student in the Holistic Health program at Vermont State University, graduating in May with my B.S. in Holistic Health. Going back to school was a leap of faith. I wanted to deepen my knowledge, grow personally and professionally, and better serve the clients and community I care so much about. VTSU made it possible for me to keep running my business while expanding my understanding of evidence-based, whole-person wellness.
For the past 13 years, I’ve owned SoulShine Training, where I work as a personal trainer, health coach, and group fitness instructor. Helping people build strength, resilience, and confidence from the inside out is work I truly love.
I live in Vermont and am a proud mom of two amazing sons. This spring is extra special – we’re all graduating at the same time: one from Boston University, one from high school, and me from VTSU – making it a true family celebration.”
Interested in Joining?
Reach out to Communications Content Manager Alice Kang