Ambassadors
"Our passionate ambassadors are committed to quality, natural beauty, and sustainability. We know there are like-minded individuals out there who appreciate art and nature, and that's why we invite them to apply for our Ambassador Program. By becoming an Ambassador, you can help spread the word about our jewelry to the special community around you - and get rewarded for your effort." -Beth
Are you an influencer with a passion for jewelry, the natural environment, or handmade items? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Take a peek at the benefits and expectations below and then fill out our application, letting us know why YOU would be a stellar ambassador.
Ambassadorships go for 3 months and we have two sections. One in the summer from July-Sept and one in the fall from Oct-Dec
Applications are currently closed, but sign up for our newsletter to be notified about our next application window!
Meet Our 2024 Ambassadors!
Jill 2024
I'm a Marquette girl, born and raised! I'm an outdoors enthusiast, lover of all our local coffee shops, dog mama, local public school teacher and performing artist.
I am a proud alumna of Northern Michigan University with degrees in theater performance and communication studies. I have experience working at NMU's Marketing department as a news release writer. I am a certified K-8 teacher and am currently working towards my master's degree in K-8 reading at NMU. In my free time, I love nothing more getting out for a hike with my fur baby, Jack, or cozying up with warm coffee & a good book.
Previous Ambassadors
Chelsea 2023
I'm a Bookseller at Snowbound Books and Outreach Coordinator for Brogan & Yonkers PC, where I regularly interact with the community. I'm a runner, painter, reader, and outdoor enthusiast. I volunteer and participate in various events with UPLC, the NTN, Two Books Two Communities, the U of M alumni group. I participate in Queen City's pub runs and show up to nearly all running events in Marquette, as well as throughout the U.P. with the Run the U.P. Challenge. Beth Millner Jewelry reflects this love of the U.P., and the shared connections to nature and artistry -- I can see wearing and talking about these pieces authentically through all of these activities and involvement (as I already do with my current March pendant!).
Lauren 2023
My name is Lauren Korpi and I love to adventure and be involved in community activities. Every day I try to pack full with fun activities I have a wonderful circle of active friends who are also passionate about the outdoors and building community. I have a wonderful partner named Jess and we have two fur babies, dogs named Taylor and Buddy.
I am a passionate skier, alpine and nordic, biker, hiker, runner and snowshoer. I am a physical education and health teacher at the Wakefield-Marenisco School and I own a fitness studio in town called NRG Fitness where I teach 6 classes a week.
Cammy 2023
Cammy is a born and raised Yooper who graduated high school and college in Marquette. She loves living here, trying new food, and exploring new places. She works as an optician and loves the fashion and fun of wearing glasses and helping patients find their perfect pair. In her free time she enjoys listening to local musicians, kayaking, exploring trails and waterfalls, painting, and being with friends and family. When asked about her favorite BMJ pieces, she said “I love the pendants that are are Marquette/UP specific. I’ve been following Beth’s art for so long, I love every piece. The style is so unique.”
Rebecca 2023
Rebecca is a returning BMJ ambassador who worked with us in 2019. She was born downstate, but moved to Houghton in 2007 for grad school and hasn’t left the UP since. She teaches high school English in L’Anse and is a published author. She is currently working on her second novel. She’s also an avid knitter, traveler, and serves on her library’s advisory board. When asked what her favorite BMJ piece is, Rebecca said, “Don’t make me choose! But I think the Celestial Lovers Reversible Pendant. I love the mixed metals on the piece, and the moon detail is just amazing. My dad’s an amateur astronomer and I’ve got wonderful memories of laying out at night in this field behind our house with him looking at the sky.”
Lexi 2022
Lexi is a recent Northern Michigan University grad who's new job in the phlebotomy field will have her traveling to several states from her home in Northern Wisconsin. She told us, "I am a huge lover of the outdoors and spend all my free time hiking, swimming, gardening, and downhill skiing. I am also very fond of art. I enjoy painting, drawing, and visiting art museums."
Grace 2019, 2022
Grace is a returning ambassador also from Northern Wisconsin! Since her last ambassadorship, she's taken over her own chiropractic practice, but she still finds time to enjoy the great outdoors. When asked why she enjoys BMJ, she said, "I absolutely love the CONNECTION this jewelry gives me to the outdoors and to nature. I love to spend my free time with my Husband, Daughter, Golden Retriever Kenai and my newly adopted Irish Setter Red outside!"
Amber 2022
I’d like to first introduce myself; my name is Amber Aldridge and I’m originally from a tiny town located in the UP named Ironwood. I would also like to call a small town also located in the UP named Marquette one of my homes as well. I spent quite a few years in Marquette and I’ve met so many amazing and inspiring people that I now call good friends, but besides those little facts about me I also want to discuss everything I loved about the UP and everything I love about living here in Utah and the year beforehand living in Colorado.
Kristen 2019, 2022
This summer I was chosen to become a brand ambassador for Beth Millner Jewelry. What a treat! I’ve long admired Beth’s jewelry because, for this Yooper, what’s not to like? All of her pieces are nature-themed, and many of them are inspired by real places in the UP. In addition, she uses eco-friendly practices like using recycled copper from a local mine, and she also offers “fundraiser jewelry” where a portion of the jewelry sales are donated to non-profit organizations.
Laura 2021
I’m so happy to be representing Beth Millner Jewelry this summer, and thought I would share a little bit of my story to tell you why I was so drawn to this opportunity. When I was really little, about 4 years old in 1980 or so, my family packed up a car and we moved from Kentucky where I was born to the wild UP wilderness of Rock, MI…a tiny town with one flashing light between Marquette and Escanaba. My dad built a little a-frame cabin, dug a well, and we lived deep in the woods off the grid there for years, 5 miles down a dirt road. My memories of that time are just pure bliss, running wild and free in the woods, learning how to not get lost in the woods, catching snakes, picking berries, climbing trees, building forts, learning to garden, skiing everywhere on some ancient wooden skis. I learned to ride my ancient banana seat bike on a gravel road, and promptly rode it straight into a ditch…40 years later I’m still kind of doing exactly the same thing!
Marissa 2021
I’m Marissa, a born and raised Michigan gal currently residing in Murray, Kentucky with my best friend, Kristin, and our very sassy cat, Willow. Born in Holland, MI, I grew up on the shores of Lake Michigan, exploring dunes and old growth forests, getting muddy catching frogs, and freckling in the sun. So naturally, when it came time to choose a college and career, I chose to head north to Northern Michigan University, where I earned my Bachelor’s in Environmental Studies and Sustainability. Through working with native flora, fauna, studying sustainability, food systems, and so much more, I realized being an interpretive naturalist and environmental educator is my true passion...
Hannah 2021
Back in 2012, I was an 18-year-old senior in high school and lifelong jewelry addict dragging her mother to Beth Millner Jewelry’s grand opening. I don’t recall why or how we ended up outside the shop, but when I see the word “jewelry,” I am a moth fluttering to the bright light.
When I opened the door and peered inside the display cases--in what was once a single showroom--it became love at first sight. Beth’s work felt like an encapsulation of myself, from the nature inspired designs, to the sustainable production and practices of the business--I knew I needed to own a piece of her work.
Paige 2021
Hello all! My name is Paige Courtney and I am thrilled to be a Beth Millner Jewelry ambassador for the next few months. My pitbull mix, Zia, and I live on the UP shore of Lake Michigan where I work as a Geological Engineer. We both enjoy the outdoors and you’ll usually find us next to the lake (Superior, Michigan or any of northern Wisconsin’s inland lakes!). I love to hike, camp, paddleboard, wakesurf, beach comb and practice yoga. And in the winters I enjoy snowshoeing, snowboarding, ice fishing, cross country and telemark skiing, and doing even more yoga.