Pioneer Ambassadors

Allie Plassio
Graduate Assistant and Orientation Coordinator

Allie Plassio is from North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. Allie earned her undergraduate degree in Elementary and Special Education at Point Park University. She currently oversees the Pioneer Ambassador team to help organize and coordinate the program. Her goal is to continue to make orientation an impactful experience that encourages the student body to enjoy and immerse themselves in the opportunities that the university and city has to offer! Allie is an athlete on the cross country and track and field teams at Point Park and also enjoys practicing her Christian faith and getting coffee with friends!

Pioneer Ambassador Coordinators (PAC's)

Emma Armstrong
Pioneer Ambassador Chair

Emma Armstrong, widely nicknamed “Ez”, is from Utica, New York. They are a Dance major and Theatre Production minor, concentrating in jazz and costume design respectively. Ez is excited for their third year in the program and honored to serve as the 2024 Pioneer Ambassador Chair. In this role, they hope to impart the knowledge they have learned from past program leaders onto the new PACs, creating a cohesive and successful PALT team while finetuning their own leadership skills. Ez is eager to work closely with these individuals to prepare PAs and PALs for their role in welcoming incoming students. Ultimately, they are invested in providing an informative, enjoyable, and inclusive orientation for incoming students, as well as being a resource and friendly face on campus year-round. Ez enjoys getting coffee with friends, listening to music, and exploring Pittsburgh as often as possible.

Paige Rennekamp
Pioneer Ambassador Coordinator
Brand Management & Social Engagement

Paige Rennekamp (she/her) is from Greencastle, Pennsylvania. She is an Elementary Education major (Pre-K to Grade 4). This year, Paige is serving as the Pioneer Ambassador Coordinator of Brand Management & Social Engagement. She will be running all of the social media platforms, helping highlight the Pioneer Ambassadors program, and getting freshmen excited about attending Point Park University. Paige is also the Chapter Director for Strong Women Strong Girls. She loves going to concerts, watching movies, exploring the city, and being with her friends.

Sophia Gronczewski
Pioneer Ambassador Coordinator
Membership and Training

Sophia Gronczewski is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and is a Dance major, concentrating in modern, while also pursuing a certificate in the Pre-Medical and Health Related Professions Program. This year, Sophia is serving as the Pioneer Ambassador Coordinator of Membership and Training where she readies the Pioneer Ambassadors (PA’s) to lead and aid the incoming first-year students through the transition to collegiate life, while still representing and embodying the mission and purpose of both the Pioneer Ambassador program and the University itself. Her goal is to fully prepare the PA’s for anything that may happen during Pioneer Experience, while also fostering a strong sense of community amongst the team. Sophie enjoys reading, watching movies, baking, crocheting, and spending time with friends!

Kaylee Simpson
Pioneer Ambassador Coordinator
Activity Involvement

Kaylee Simpson is from Hagerstown, Maryland, and is a Sports, Arts, and Entertainment Management major.  This year, Kaylee serves as the Coordinator of Activity Involvement for the Pioneer Ambassador program.  This entails planning events for both the Pioneer Ambassador retreat as well as Pioneer Experience.  She aims to create harmony within the Pioneer Ambassador team so as to provide the best experience and support for the incoming Point Park students as well as  create lasting relationships between all parties.  At Point Park, Kaylee is also involved with the Campus Activities Board (CAB) and has performed with Bridges Theater Company.  Outside of school, she also enjoys singing/listening to music, going to live shows, thrifting, laying in the grass, going on walks/little adventures, coffee, and hanging out with friends! 

Alexander Hatt
Pioneer Ambassador Coordinator
Service Initiatives

Alexander Hatt (He/any), is from Middletown, Pennsylvania, and is studying film production with a focus in editing. For Pioneer Experience, Alex is coordinating the service projects that help out our local community. He is very excited to not only help make a difference in the Pittsburgh community, but in each incoming freshman. He loves photography and engaging with freshman. In his free time you may find him laying out at The Point or getting food around campus.

Savannah Ikach
Pioneer Ambassador Coordinator
Campus Involvement

Savannah Ikach (she/her), a Pittsburgh native, is studying Multimedia and Creative Writing. As the Coordinator of Campus Involvement, she organizes the late night activities for orientation as well as activities during Pioneer Ambassador training and Tea Tuesdays throughout the first semester. She is eager to make a difference on and off campus in her community involvement endeavors. As a creative individual, Ikach enjoys collaborating with others across campus as Assistant General Manager at WPPJ and a member of U-View and The Globe. She has an affinity for performing and making music in her everyday life. Ikach loves the opportunities Downtown has to offer and can often be seen listening to music or crocheting in her free time.

Pioneer Ambassador Leadership Support (PALS)

Pioneer Ambassadors (PA's)