Ambassador Leaders

Grace Dunn - Ambassador Director

Year: Senior 

Major: Elementary Education 

Minor: Intercultural Studies 

Why Ambassadors? 

It is so cool to have the opportunity to serve incoming students by welcoming them with the love of Christ into a place so dear to my heart! It's more than just a way to show off our campus, it's a way to make each visitor feel seen and loved as they are, as a child of God, made in his image. 

Fun Facts: 

I used to be the MOST ticklish person, but one day I just decided that I didn't want to be ticklish, and I haven't been since then. 

I am obsessed with Honda CR-Vs (the ultimate mom car)...they just really fit my personality. 

I lived in Mongolia for three months and got a tattoo there! 

Ally Mosby - Ambassador Leader

Year: Junior 

Major: Mathematics 

Minor: Leadership 

Why Ambassadors? 

Being able to share my love and passion for JBU with prospective students has been the biggest blessing. I love l answering questions and being able to let every student see where they fit at JBU.   

Fun Facts: 

I’m obsessed with elephants  

I love calligraphy  

I danced for 16 years 

Britain Bowles - Ambassador Leader

Year: Junior 

Major: Nursing 

Minor: 

Why Ambassadors? 

I love being able to invest in future college students and be a source for answers and comfort. It also gives me a chance to connect with other current JBU students.  

Fun Facts: 

I’m really good at cutting watermelon 

I’m the oldest of four siblings  

I’m a nationally ranked public speaker  

Dylan Vandever - Ambassador Leader

Year: Senior 

Major: Psychology 

Minor: Family and Human Services 

Why Ambassadors? 

I love being able to get to meet all kinds of interesting people and being able to serve them by letting them into my life, even if it’s only for a night! 

Fun Facts: 

Legally, I’m a youngest sibling, but I’ve also lived as the oldest and an only child. 

I’ve been on a magazine cover. 

I’m a lover of line dances. (but I’ll only do them if other people will jump in with me.)  

Elli Nauman - Ambassador Leader

Year: Sophomore 

Major: Nursing 

Minor: 

Why Ambassadors? 

I love that Ambassadors get to meet lots of new people and get to know them while also telling them about a school and community that we love. Ambassadors have experienced the beauty of JBU and desire to draw people into their community that they may be known, welcomed, and loved like they themselves have been. It’s an image of the gospel: seeking Christ in a community where people are welcomed as they are! 

Fun Facts: 

I am left-handed! 

I am the oldest of five kids! 

I love Winnie the Pooh! 

(and bonus: I ran the Disney Princess half marathon at Disney World dressed as Belle!) 

Emma Brown - Ambassador Leader

Year: Sophomore 

Major: Family and Human Services 

Minor: Christian Formation 

Why Ambassadors? 

I love the relationships that come from being an ambassador! The fact that we are the first faces they see on campus and how much of an impact we can help make on their lives. I love that we get to include them on the fun adventure that college is and hopefully give them a safe place on campus.  

Fun Facts: 

I remind people of the color yellow  

I'm always down for a last minute adventure  

I already have 5 tattoos at 19  

Ethan Noden - Ambassador Leader

Year: Sophomore 

Major: Mechanical Engineering 

Why Ambassadors? 

I love the opportunity to get to know prospective students in a deeper way and to give them the best possible experience of what its like as a JBU student.  

Fun Facts: 

I love the outdoors! 

I grew up overseas! 

The ambassador I had my junior year of high school was the reason I decided to come to JBU!  

Harrison Kretzer - Ambassador Leader

Year: Senior 

Major: Finance 

Minor: Leadership 

Why Ambassadors? 

I love being able to inform, uplift, and comfort those who are looking to take the next steps in their lives. Every ambassador event brings a different heart that is either fearful, excited, anxious, and everything in between. The beautiful part about ambassadors is that we get to meet them where they are at. I love asking good questions and listening well to the desires of a future college student. As an ambassador, we get the opportunity to shine Jesus through our service and humble hearts. 

Fun Facts: 

I only drink coffee black. 

I find Parks and Rec to be far superior to the Office 

Pilot G-2 0.38 are the best pens in the game. 

Isaac Fuller - Ambassador Leader

Year: Senior 

Major: Biblical and Theological Studies; Philosophy 

Why Ambassadors? 

I love the Ambassadors program because it has given me a tangible opportunity to practice and harbor hospitality. To me, practicing hospitality is an essential characteristic of a Christian. So, the Ambassadors program has helped me to become a more hospitable person and how to enjoy and love showing hospitality. I have learned to love meeting new people and sharing with them the special place that JBU is to me. I get excited when I get to share my space and my life with others. 

Fun Facts: 

I REALLY like Chick-fil-A.😁 

The Lord of the Rings (books or movies) get me HYPED! 

If you talk to me for more than five minutes, you'll probably find this out, but I'm from Colorado🤙🏼and I love my home state.😜 

Joel Spence - Ambassador Leader

Year: Sophomore 

Major: Psychology 

Why Ambassadors? 

It gave me a great look at the great culture of JBU and allows current students to meet potential new students.  

Fun Facts: 

I like working with my hands doing pottery or carving or forging metal.  

I like to do stock trading and I’m very interested in Economics and might be adding it as a minor.  

I love to cook and create food. To me it’s an art form I can eat.  

Josh Sowell - Ambassador Leader

Year: Senior 

Major: Intercultural Studies 

Minor: Biblical and Theological Studies; Military Science 

Why Ambassadors? 

Ambassadors are fun, energetic, and outgoing. I am always eager to make new, meaningful relationships with others. 

Fun Facts: 

I play league of legends and Minecraft 

My family lives on a farm 

I am a total history nut (especially the two world wars). 

Joshua Carnes - Ambassador Leader

Year: Sophomore 

Major: Accounting 

Minor: Worship Arts 

Why Ambassadors? 

I love being a part of the entry and guiding process for high schoolers who just want and need help and support in a very difficult confusing time.  

Fun Facts: 

I play rugby 

I play piano 

Can’t fit 13 large marshmallows in my mouth  

Marissa Bushlack - Ambassador Leader

Year: Senior 

Major: Family and Human Services; Spanish 

Why Ambassadors? 

Hospitality is one of those Christian things that I think the Western Church has largely forgotten about, and I love that JBU makes it a priority to welcome students and families in a way that communicates the welcoming spirit of God. I love that our efforts to cultivate community begin before a student even commits to JBU, and that Ambassadors creates space for student leaders to take part in it. 

Fun Facts: 

I have How the Grinch Stole Christmas memorized 

I am seriously considering moving to Hawaii for a year to learn how to shred the gnar 

I saw the Kendrick Brothers guy in the Atlanta airport last year (from Facing the Giants and those other Christian movies) 

Owen Teixera - Ambassador Leader

Taylor Weber - Ambassador Leader

Year: Senior 

Major: Biology; Kinesiology 

Why Ambassadors? 

I love getting the opportunity to provide an authentic on-campus experience, which enables preview students to leave feeling more confident about next steps. Additionally, I have formed deep relationships with current students who, at one point, were my preview students!  

Fun Facts: 

I’ve listened to Kings Kaleidoscope at least an hour a day this summer, and I only love them more. 

If I could have a one hour conversation with anyone in history (other than Jesus because meeting Yahweh incarnate is the easy answer) it would probably be C.S. Lewis or MLK. 

If all my life plans fall through, becoming a SoundCloud rapper is my last resort.