State Ambassador

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. 

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).