State Ambassador

State Ambassador Program

A national SAA State Ambassador is a national SAA volunteer who serves as a leader for a state in which they are enrolled academically to improve state and interstate communication between local SAA chapters (if more than one exists) and the state’s professional organization(s). National SAA State Ambassadors work closely with a professional mentor (who is also a member of the Academy) as appropriate.

National SAA members interested in applying for the National SAA State Ambassador Program should email the national SAA State Ambassador Program Chair, Caroline Henning, and fill out the application below.

Applications for student positions for the 2025-2026 National SAA State Ambassador Program are now closed.

Professional mentors, please fill out the National SAA State Ambassador Mentor Application.

Ambassador Responsibilities

In addition to the responsibilities outlined in the SAA volunteer expectations document, SAA State Ambassadors will:

Communicate monthly with SAA chapter representatives within the state and encourage collaboration and participation among chapters for local, state, and national events;
Assist with the recruitment of new members and chapters by reaching out to undergraduate or graduate programs; and,
Communicate with professional leaders within the assigned state.

Mentor Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of a SAA State Ambassador Mentor are identifying opportunities for student involvement in the state, including, but not limited to:

Advocacy and grassroots initiatives
Representation on state audiology boards and organizations
Communicate monthly with the mentee, via email or phone call, providing support and advice on becoming a local and state leader in the profession.
Assist with communication to the state organization or academy.
Provide a mentor update for the newsletters sent to the states (state update newsletters go out monthly).

2025-2026 National SAA State Ambassadors

Your national SAA State Ambassador is the main contact for all members and chapter leaders. They are here to answer any questions you may have or direct you to someone who knows the right answer. National SAA State Ambassadors are knowledgeable about national SAA initiatives and can also connect you with other local SAA chapters.

More information on the incoming national SAA State Ambassadors will be available soon!