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Student Ambassadors

CIA Student Ambassadors welcome you to campus!  As current students at the Cleveland Institute of Art, they have inside knowledge of what life is really like at CIA. They're available to speak with you at our virtual webinars, campus tours, in-person events, and through email.

ShaDonnah Miller

ShaDonnah Miller

Title Student Ambassador Lead, DEI Delegate

My name is ShaDonnah Miller (she/they); I’m from Cleveland, Ohio. I graduate in 2023 and I'm majoring in Drawing! I’ve been a student ambassador since April of 2021 and I really enjoy it! My favourite memory of CIA is when all the first-year students moved into the dorms and had a small dance party on the balcony of the fourth floor in the Uptown Residence Hall. It was a fun way for us to unwind and cement our bond as the Class of 2023. I also really enjoyed the Halloween party (before COVID).

Nasir Redenburg

Nasir Redenburg

Title Student Ambassador

Hi, my name is Nasir Redenburg. I am a sophomore at CIA, majoring in Illustration. I will be graduating in 2024. I have been a Student Ambassador since May 2021 and I was the first freshman ambassador so I'm proud of that. My favorite memory at CIA is meeting my roommate and really clicking with them on the spot. Another one was watching the Illustration BFAs. They inspired me and got me excited to get into my major even more.

Mandy Schulien

Mandy Schulien

Title Student Ambassador Lead, Training Facilitator

Hello! My name is Mandy Schulien (she/her) and I am a sophomore in Illustration. My favorite memory at CIA would be the Community Outreach Team events like building a trash can for University Circle and raising money for items for the Providence House.

Julia Wisbey

Julia Wisbey

Title Student Ambassador Lead , Faculty Liaison

Hi! My name is Julia Wisbey (she/her) and I am a senior in graphic design. This year is my second year working for Admissions and my first year as a lead ambassador. I am also working on my BFA and serving as the chair of branding and marketing for the Student Independent Exhibition! I am from Rochester, New York, and love to combine type and illustration in my work. I hope to go into packaging or layout design after graduation.

Daly Horton

Daly Horton

Title Student Ambassador

Hi! My name is Daly Horton (she/her). I am from Silver Spring, Maryland. I am studying Life Sciences Illustration and I graduate in 2024. I love that Cleveland has so many resources available for my major—that we regularly visit—like the Botanical Garden and Natural History Museum! I am grateful to be at CIA because I am able to explore all the art processes I enjoy like painting, printmaking and ceramics on top of studying Life Sciences Illustration.

Natalie Russell

Natalie Russell

Title Student Ambassador

Hey, my name is Natalie Russell (she/her)! I am a sophomore majoring in Photography and I will be graduating in 2025. While there are so many to choose from, I would have to say my favorite memory at CIA has been getting to try glassblowing for the first time. One thing I love about this school is that there are so many different resources available to the students. I would have never thought four years ago I would be blowing glass or making a four-foot-tall sculpture out of cardboard!

Angelica Butterfield

Angelica Butterfield

Title Student Ambassador

Hello! My name is Angelica Butterfield (she/they). I was born and raised in Illinois till I was 10 and for the rest of my life I was raised in Wisconsin! I’m a junior in Game Design! My favorite memory at CIA would be the Halloween event I went to last year. The mini haunt that the painting department did was so cool! I hope to do character concept art for games after I graduate!

Khloe Brinegar

Khloe Brinegar

Title Student Ambassador

Hi!! My name's Khloe Brinegar (she/her) and I'm a sophomore in Animation, but I also have a passion for Oil Painting and Photography. I'm originally from San Diego California, and moved here a few years ago. My favorite thing about CIA is the diversity and unity throughout the school, and it's very easy to get involved with the community.

Chris Sitney

Chris Sitney

Title Admissions Ambassador

Hi I’m Chris (he/him). I am a caring and outgoing person who always has others best interests at heart. I love cinematography and will always be down to watch a movie if you ask. People always say put yourself before others but sometimes others might need more support than you do so I say make it an even split for both yourself and others.

Jaed Eckstein

Jaed Eckstein

Title Student Ambassador

Hi I am Jaed Eckstein (they/them). I am from Dover, Ohio. This is my first year as a student ambassador, I graduate in 2026 and am a Drawing major.

Julian Williams

Julian Williams

Title Student Ambassador

Hi, my name is Julian Williams (he/they). I’m from Delaware, Ohio. I graduate in 2026 and I’m majoring in Interior Architecture. This is my first year as a student ambassador!

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