The Palmer Student Ambassadors are a select group of highly motivated future chiropractic business professionals. As student representatives of the Palmer Center for Business Development (PCBD), the ambassadors serve as liaisons to current and prospective Palmer students, the community, Palmer faculty, staff and alumni, as well as business professionals.
Each ambassador is expected to be a significant contributor to the future development of the PCBD as well as the well-being and development of Palmer students as they prepare to become members of the professional chiropractic community. Through their positive attitudes and relationship-building skills, the Palmer Student Ambassadors are the epitome of chiropractic leadership.
Expectations
- Complete a minimum of 4 hours per month of PCBD work-related projects
- Attend weekly meetings
- Attend designated events
- Complete a series of Business Modules through the PCBD
Membership Benefits
- Gain experience in public relations (meeting people, public speaking, representing the College)
- Be part of a dynamic, highly visible, customer service oriented organization
- Work with and learn from business professionals in marketing and entrepreneurship
- Broaden contacts among faculty, staff, students, administration and business professionals
- Possible travel opportunities to events with PCBD staff
- Letters of recommendation for potential job opportunities
- This is a work-study position
We are now taking applications from students who will be entering 2nd trimester in March.
Student Ambassador Application Feb 2013
Student Ambassadors
 | Kyle Moeller e-mail: moellerky@gmail.com Hello, my name is Kyle Moeller. I chose chiropractic because I want to help people and make a positive influence in many lives! The Business Center allows me the tools to blend my passion for healing and my interest in business. Upon graduation, I plan to head back to Wisconsin. Love the day! |
 | Chris Lorang e-mail: christopher.lorang@palmer.edu Chris attended the University of Iowa for his bachelor's degree. Chris spent some time abroad before starting at Palmer. He will be moving to Des Moines to practice after graduation in February 2013. |
 | Aaron Frach e-mail: michgold24@yahoo.com Hello, my name is Aaron Frach. I chose Chiropractic because as Chiropractors we are able to improve the quality of life of others by only the use of our healing hands. The Palmer Center for Business Development helps me develop the skills that we all need to become successful practitioners. "If what you did yesterday seems big, you haven't done anything today." - Lou Holtz |
 | Dave Adamson e-mail: david.adamson@palmer.edu My name is David C. Adamson. I am a second career Chiropractic student having spent 17 years working with patients in an orthopedic outpatient clinic. Chiropractic allows me to be the physician that focuses on the needs of a patient through non-invasive means. Because I owned and operated my own business, the Business Center allows me to pass along experience I have learned during my first career. Also, the Business Center is the most unique concept in chiropractic education, and I wanted to be part of something rare and exciting. After my graduation from Palmer, I plan on opening a multidisciplinary practice in the southeast United States. |
 | Lindsey White e-mail: lindseywhite0904@gmail.com Hello, my name is Lindsey White. I chose chiropractic because I feel that I can make a difference in the world, and helping people with chiropractic is how I want to do it. The Business Center helps me bring together every aspect in chiropractic as a future business owner. Upon graduation, I plan to move to Des Moines, Iowa and specialize with a pediatrics diplomate. |
 | Erik Brace email: brace1eb@gmail.com Hello, my name is Erik Brace. I choose chiropractic because I want to change the world and make it a better place using my own two hands. What I found hopeful about the Business Center is that it gives you a great opportunity to meet with other future chiropractors and learn about different business ideas. After I graduate from Palmer my plan is to move back to my hometown, Livonia, MI and open my own practice. |
 | Brandon Cooley email: bmdcooley63@hotmail.com My name is Brandon Cooley and I am from Adrian, MI. I have been under chiropractic care since the age of 13. I started going to a chiropractor after experiencing consistent headaches. I experienced great results and have received care ever since. I feel that the Business Center gives me the opportunity to gain essential knowledge on how to run a small business so that I can render chiropractic care for many years to come. |
 | Justin Thompson email: jdthompson5@gmail.com My name is Justin Thompson. I chose to study chiropractic because as a chiropractor you get to see lives change. Chiropractic has an amazing philosophy of working with the body to heal the patient. I hope to be a great chiropractor and a great businessman. Through the Business Center I have learned how to be a better doctor and entrepreneur. I know that by taking advantage of the great opportunity we have through the Business Center we can improve the name of chiropractic world wide. |
 | Abby Sirovica email: amsmith0809@gmail.com Hello, my name is Abby Sirovica. Chiropractic for me embodies the definition of "health" along with patient-based care. I love the fact that I will be able to wake up each morning making a difference in people's lives doing something I love. For me, being a part of the Palmer Business Center is an invaluable experience for us as students. The Business Center allows us to learn how to be successful as a business, ultimately allowing us to successfully help and change people's lives. After graduation I plan on practicing in Battle Creek, Michigan. |
| | Brookley Pavnica email: bpavnica@gmail.com My name is Brookley Pavnica. For me, chiropractic is a profession of service and dedication to the community and to the patients that we, as doctors, will work to heal. I obtained my undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from Indiana University. The Business Center facilitates development of skills critical to integrating ourselves into the communities where we practice. It is a unique opportunity to learn how to transfer the healing skills that we learn into a successful business concept. After graduation, I plan on working with military service members and veterans, and ultimately ending up with a practice in Indianapolis, IN. |
| | Rob Harward email: robharward@gmail.com My name is Rob Harward. Chiropractic has impacted my family and myself deeply and I am excited to be a Palmer student! I am fortunate to also be involved with the business center with all its resources that will help me and my fellow students achieve and our goals as chiropractors and become great at our business. After I graduate, I will open up my own practice and educate many people on healthy living and improving their quality of life. |