Pioneer Ambassadors 2026-27

Savannah Ikach
Graduate Assistant and Orientation Coordinator

Savannah Ikach (she/her), a Pittsburgh native, earned her degree in Multimedia with a minor in Creative Writing from Point Park in May of 2026. As the Graduate Assistant of Student Affairs and Orientation Coordinator, she oversees the PA coordinators and works directly with the Chair. She is eager to continue making a difference on campus, now four years into the Pioneer Ambassador Program. As a creative individual, Savannah enjoys collaborating with others at Point Park and was the General Manager at WPPJ and a member of U-View during her undergrad. She has an affinity for performing and making music in her everyday life. Savannah loves the opportunities Downtown has to offer and can often be seen listening to music or crocheting in her free time.

Pioneer Ambassador Coordinators (PAC's)

Quinn Starrett
Program Chair

Quinn Starrett (she/her) is a senior musical theatre major from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She is very happy to be back on the Pioneer Ambassador Leadership team, this year as the Orientation Chair! This means she oversees the coordinator team and works closely with the graduate assistant. Outside of the Pioneer Ambassador program, Quinn is an office assistant for the University Advising Center, and she serves as Rep. at Large/Social Media Coordinator for the COPA Theatre Club. She also studies directing and has directed/assisted multiple projects on campus. In her free time, Quinn likes to watch movies and hang out with her friends!

Aylee Gardner
Pioneer Ambassador Coordinator
Brand Management & Social Engagement

Aylee Gardner (she/her) is a junior Acting major with a screenwriting minor and is beginning a master's in Public Relations, Advertising and Social Media. This year, Aylee is serving as the Pioneer Ambassador Coordinator of Brand Management and Social Engagement. This role includes running all orientation social media platforms, effectively communicating event details, and creating a seamless and fun transition for all incoming first-year students. On campus, Aylee is an active part of student theatre and works in the admissions office as a tour guide. Outside of school, she enjoys hiking with friends, writing scripts, reading plays and spending quality time with her two dogs!

William Bevensee
Pioneer Ambassador Coordinator
Membership and Training

William Bevensee (he/him) is an Acting major from Union, N.J. This year, Will will be serving as the Pioneer Ambassador Coordinator of Membership and Training. This role entails planning the training schedule for the upcoming Pioneer Ambassadors, creating the handbook and guide for the Pioneer Experience, and assisting in making sure the first-year students have as seamless a transition into college as possible. Will absolutely loved his experience at orientation, and believes that the orientation program is an incredibly important opportunity to learn about the campus and begin to make connections with your peers. Outside of the Pioneer Ambassadors, Will is a part of U-View Television on shows such as Late Night S’News and Daybreak, and stays involved and informed with various productions in the student theatre sphere. In his free time, Will loves to watch any and all movies, practice his singing, play video games, and hang out with his friends!

Nick Buono
Pioneer Ambassador Coordinator
Activity Involvement

Nick Buono (he/him) is a senior Cinema Production major from York, Pa. Nick has a directing concentration but also studies cinematography. This is his third year as part of the Pioneer Ambassador program, and his second year as the Pioneer Ambassador Coordinator of Activity Involvement. His job involves planning fun events for the first-year students to participate in. This includes friendly competitions, a lip sync battle and so much more! He is most excited to stand up on a stage and announce the winners of the Battle of the Boulevard, which is a field day competition that he plans for the first-year students. In his free time, Nick likes to play video games, watch movies and hang out with his friends. 

Morgan Skariot
Pioneer Ambassador Coordinator
Service Initiatives and Accessibility Coordination

Morgan Skariot (she/her) is an Intelligence and National Security major and Psychology minor from Wheeling, W.Va. This year, Morgan is serving as the Pioneer Ambassador Coordinator for Service Initiatives and Accessibility Coordination. This role includes planning the service projects during orientation, training and working with the Bison Support Leaders, and to create a welcoming environment during new student orientation that is accessible to all. Outside of the Pioneer Ambassador program, Morgan is a Social Events Coordinator for the Honors Program, an Honors Mentor and President of the Society for Intelligence and National Security. She is also a member of the Spirit Programs and is on the dance team. In her free time, Morgan loves reading, dancing and going for walks with her dog!

Brooke Peltier
Pioneer Ambassador Coordinator
Campus Involvement

Brooke Peltier (she/her) is a senior Jazz Dance major from Madisonville, La. Brookie is the current Pioneer Ambassador Coordinator of Campus Involvement on the Pioneer Ambassador Leadership Team, for which she connects the many departments and organizations on campus for an easy introduction to the incoming first-year students during Pioneer Experience. She also helps plan the orientation week to help first-year students smoothly transition into their first year at Point Park University. Brookie is most excited to prepare the new Pioneer Ambassador team for their orientation week. She is as enthusiastic in this role as she is in other aspects of her life, including her role on the Spirit Program’s dance team, her job teaching dance, taking care of her cat Boo, and planning her upcoming wedding!

Bison Support Leaders (BSLs)

Pioneer Ambassadors (PAs)