Meet Columbia, S.C.'s 2020 Ambassadors

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On Wednesday, Experience Columbia released the list of their 2020 Columbia Ambassadors a.k.a local insiders – and we are so excited for all of the Soda Citizens they’ve chosen to represent our city.

Here’s who made the cut:

Kim Jamieson

Columbia Metropolitan Airport, Director of Marketing and Air Services

She’s also Cola’s ultimate foodie; check out her drool-worthy photos.

Milo Anderson

Riverbanks Zoo, Conservation Communication Manager

He’s a huge environmental advocateand we love watching his Instagram stories to live vicariously through his daily zoo adventures.

Rita Patel

Hotel Trundle, Owner

We love popping into the Hotel Trundle lobby to grab a glass of wine + just to get a feel of her magical, unicorn vibes.

Mark Rapp

Cola Jazz, founder + musician

You’ll find this expert trumpet player performing all over the city.

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