PROGRAM
Beyond Ambassadors
We surveyed our ambassador community and the message was clear: you wanted a defined role, better training, local ways to connect and leadership opportunities that actually mean something. The revamped program drops September 1st.
Real change starts with people like you.
Beyond Ambassadors is a community of people connected to diabetes — turning personal narratives into policy change, peer education, and real-world impact.
Whether you’re living with T1D or T2D, caring for someone who is, or working alongside this community, you already have what it takes. Being a Beyond Ambassador means channeling your experience into something bigger — advocating for change, educating others and proving that the diabetes community has the power to change what’s possible.
What's New in 2026?
Beyond Ambassadors turns personal experience into real-world impact — through storytelling, advocacy, and community leadership.
A Clearer Role
A tiered path from Storyteller to Mobilizer to Leader, so you always know where you stand and where you can go.
More Support
Quarterly trainings and digital resources built around your feedback.
Connection to Your Impact
Monthly campaign updates and an active Ambassador Hub to keep you in the loop year-round.
Local Community
85% of you said local meetups were your top motivator. Access funding through our Thrive Out Loud Meetup Fund to support your event.
Real Leadership
Meaningful roles, a dedicated staff partner and a seat at the table when you're ready.
Recognition You Can See
Swag, shout-outs and digital badges at every tier.
The Beyond Ambassador Program
Coming Soon
Your Storytelling Toolkit arrives the moment you join — social assets, guides and prompts ready to go. Complete one action to unlock your Storyteller status. Storytellers unlock:
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Your "Beyond Ambassador: Storyteller" LinkedIn + social badge
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Access to the Ambassador Hub (online platform)
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Monthly updates on campaigns, events and ways to stay engaged
Mobilizers go further — hosting local gatherings, accessing campaign previews, and building community in their area. Mobilizers unlock everything from the Storyteller tier plus:
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A Beyond Ambassadors T-shirt, shipped to your door
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Your "Mobilizer" LinkedIn + social badge
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The Meetup Toolkit — everything you need to plan and host a local diabetes community event
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Sneak peeks of major campaigns + Q&A sessions with influencers and lawmakers
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The full Ambassador Handbook — your complete guide to going further in the program
Leaders are handpicked by the Beyond Type 1 team. To be considered, complete a minimum of 6 activities — with at least 3 major activations. Leaders unlock everything from the Storyteller and Mobilizer tiers plus:
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The Leader Swag Kit — hat, water bottle and hoodie
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Your "Ambassador Leader" LinkedIn + social badge
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A dedicated Beyond Type 1 staff partner and monthly leadership calls
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Priority access to Thrive Out Loud Community Meetup funding
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VIP invitations to Beyond Type 1 events
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Special recognition from Beyond Type 1 leadership and high-performer shout-outs
Wanna Take Action Now?
We've partnered with Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition to support new legislation to make insulin more affordable. Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) joined Senate Diabetes Caucus Co-Chairs Susan Collins (R-ME) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) in introducing the Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Life-saving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act. This legislation would make insulin more affordable for people on commercial health insurance plans—capping copay costs at $35— and help improve access to insulin for those who are uninsured. Take action and send a letter to your elected officials today!
Ambassadors in Action
