Our team of student Strengths Ambassadors presents an introduction to Strengths for new students in CF100 (College Foundations Seminar) classes and work throughout the year to support programming related to Strengths development and student success in collaboration with the Student Support team.

Meet the Team

Image of Krysta CrewsKrysta (Ky) Crews

Major: Human Services

Top Strengths: Restorative, Individualization, Ideation, Deliberative, Adaptability

Email Ky

Hello everyone! My name is Krysta, but I go by Ky and I’m a second-year student at MVCC. I am determined to experience more beneficial opportunities compared to my first year, and I’m also looking forward to being a Student Strengths Ambassador. My reasoning? Well, not only is helping others an innate part of my being, but exercising my passion gives me a sense of excitement, and I take great pleasure in knowing I have aided my community in some way.


Febe GarciaFebe Garcia

Major: Health Sciences

Top Strengths: Futuristic, Deliberative, Consistency, Responsibility, Harmony

Email Febe

"I'm very excited to be a Strengths ambassador; I like helping people and I feel like this job will help students find themselves."


Ophelia KwehOphelia Kweh

Major: Psychology

Top Strengths: Ideation, Empathy, Deliberative, Intellection, Strategic

Email Ophelia

"I am excited to be a Strengths Ambassador because it will give me the opportunity to encourage others to embrace their unique talents and reach their fullest potential."


Troy KellyTroy Kelly

Major: Education

Top Strengths: Communication, Empathy, Significance, Includer, Consistency

Email Troy

Hey, I’m Troy, a proud new member of the Strengths Ambassador team! It’s going to be a pleasure to work with some new and returning students concerning finding their unique strengths. As of right now I am a general studies student returning for my second year. Don’t be afraid to reach out, I will be available to help as much as I can!


Jessica MarshallJessica Marshall

Major: Elementary Education

Top Strengths: Includer, Positivity, Responsibility, Woo, Learner

Email Jessica

We all have strengths, and I am thrilled to help students identify and excel in them! I look forward to contributing positivity throughout the MVCC campus while also gaining invaluable leadership and professional experiences. I am in my second year and will be joining the Oneonta program next fall, majoring in elementary special education. I am a wife and mother of three amazing kids with my oldest also going into her second year of college. I enjoy running, playing golf ,and spending time with family and friends. I am always happy to help, so please reach out!


Gavyn ToeppGavyn Toepp

Major: Computer Science

Top Strengths: Restorative, Individualization, Input, Adaptability, Analytical

Email Gavyn

"I'm excited to inspire people to strive to use all their strengths and be the best version of themselves that they can be!"


Ayden ZbockAyden Zbock

Major: Adolescent Education

Top Strengths: Learner, Arranger, Futuristic, Relator, Adaptability

Email Ayden

Hello! My name is Ayden Zbock. I live in Madison, N.Y., and am excited to start my first year here at MVCC! I will be majoring in adolescent mathematics education and hoping to eventually transfer to SUNY Oneonta to complete my degree. I am excited to be a Strengths Ambassador and help students succeed. Outside of school I enjoy camping and fishing. I look forward to meeting and working with everyone!