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Experience Columbia SC just released the list of their 2021 Columbia Ambassadors – a.k.a. the impressive locals chosen to rep our city this year.

Backstory: The ambassador program aims to expand the reach + impact of Columbia SC’s regional marketing efforts by telling fresh stories of the city through the eyes of its biggest local cheerleaders. Each of the ambassadors help create content for Experience Columbia SC about their areas of expertise (music, outdoors, education, etc.). The biggest goal? To celebrate local people + their experiences, helping to share our city’s story with visitors and foster local pride. 🌟

This year’s ambassadors join the group of 8 “alumni” ambassadors from 2019 and 2020.

Now for the drumroll, please. 🥁

Here are the four official Columbia SC Ambassadors for 2021:

CJ Lake

CJ Lake | Photo by Lucas Brown, Kickstand Studio

CJ Lake | Photo by Lucas Brown, Kickstand Studio

Social Media Strategist, University of South Carolina

Merrell Johnson

Merrell Johnson | Photo by Lucas Brown, Kickstand Studio

Merrell Johnson | Photo by Lucas Brown, Kickstand Studio

Development and Marketing Officer, MIRCI

Ashley Jenkins

Ashley Jenkins | Photo by Lucas Brown, Kickstand Studio

Ashley Jenkins | Photo by Lucas Brown, Kickstand Studio

Senior Executive Assistant to the City Manager, City of Columbia

Lee Snelgrove

Lee Snelgrove | Photo by Lucas Brown, Kickstand Studio

Lee Snelgrove | Photo by Lucas Brown, Kickstand Studio

Executive Director, One Columbia for Arts and Culture

Learn more about our newest ambassadors and follow @columbiasc on Instagram for more COLA inspiration.

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