{"id":18121,"date":"2026-03-16T00:00:31","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T07:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/?p=18121"},"modified":"2026-03-16T09:57:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T16:57:53","slug":"ambassadorconference2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/es\/news\/ambassadorconference2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Strengthening Peer Support: Ambassador Conference Recap"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2>Inside Triumph Foundation\u2019s Annual Ambassador Conference<\/h2>\n<p>Each year, we host an Ambassador Conference, bringing together our network of peer mentors from across Southern California for a day of learning, collaboration, and connection.<\/p>\n<p>The Ambassador Program is made up of 80 professionally trained peer mentors who work with 22 hospitals to support individuals newly facing spinal cord injury or disorder. Through hospital visits, Ambassadors make personal connections with patients and deliver Care Backpacks filled with valuable resources, educational materials, and information about services, equipment, assistance programs, and activities that can help people navigate life after injury.<\/p>\n<p>The annual conference is an opportunity for Ambassadors to sharpen their mentoring skills, learn from experts, share personal experiences, and strengthen the support they provide to the spinal cord injury community. Workshops and discussions focus on improving communication, understanding new resources, and continuing to grow as effective peer mentors.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the training, the conference is also a powerful reminder of the community that exists within Triumph Foundation. Ambassadors connect with others who share the same mission: helping individuals with spinal cord injuries achieve the best possible health outcomes and maximize their quality of life.<\/p>\n<p>Watch the video below for a behind-the-scenes look at our Ambassador Conference. We are incredibly grateful for the dedication of our Ambassadors. Their willingness to share their time, experience, and encouragement makes a meaningful difference in the lives of so many people each year.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_shadow vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_video_widget wpb_content_element vc_clearfix   vc_video-aspect-ratio-169 vc_video-el-width-100 vc_video-align-center\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_video_wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Inside Triumph Foundation\u2019s Ambassador Conference\" width=\"174\" height=\"309\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OnuMkOBliZ0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ambassador-collage-2.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"ambassador collage 2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ambassador-collage-2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ambassador-collage-2-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ambassador-collage-2-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ambassador-collage-2-15x12.jpg 15w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/group-shot.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"group shot\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/group-shot.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/group-shot-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/group-shot-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/group-shot-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/group-shot-436x290.jpg 436w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ambassador-collage-1.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"ambassador collage 1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ambassador-collage-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ambassador-collage-1-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ambassador-collage-1-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ambassador-collage-1-15x12.jpg 15w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2>Become an Ambassador<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"303\">Do you have a passion for making a difference in the spinal cord injury community? The <strong data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"171\">Triumph Foundation Ambassador Program<\/strong> is a powerful way to give back, inspire others, and help create a more inclusive world for people living with spinal cord injuries.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1cscxa0\" data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"646\">What Do Triumph Ambassadors Do?<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"1093\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1ecb03u\" data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"774\">\n<p data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"774\"><strong data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"735\">Support and inspire newly injured individuals<\/strong> as they begin their recovery journey.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1jsbjve\" data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"841\">\n<p data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"841\"><strong data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"821\">Advocate for inclusion and accessibility<\/strong> in your community.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"nhjwp8\" data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"933\">\n<p data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"933\"><strong data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"888\">Raise awareness about spinal cord injury<\/strong> through outreach, events, and storytelling.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"gqa1gi\" data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1015\">\n<p data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"1015\"><strong data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"968\">Represent Triumph Foundation<\/strong> at community events, hospitals, and programs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"15u12gr\" data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1093\">\n<p data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1093\"><strong data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1038\">Share your voice<\/strong> through public speaking, social media, or mentorship.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1312\">Whether you enjoy public speaking, connecting with others one-on-one, sharing on social media, or helping behind the scenes, there is a place for you in the Ambassador program.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1edbx7a\" data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1339\">Who We\u2019re Looking For<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1646\">We are currently expanding our network and are especially looking for Ambassadors in the <strong data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1477\">Inland Empire, San Diego, and Ventura areas<\/strong>. We also encourage <strong data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1553\">Spanish speakers and women passionate about advocacy<\/strong> to apply as we work to ensure our community is represented and supported in meaningful ways.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"zkm53a\" data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1676\">Ready to Make an Impact?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1817\">If you\u2019re ready to inspire others and help build a stronger community for people with spinal cord injuries, we would love to hear from you.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"2070\">Together, we can continue creating hope, connection, and opportunity for individuals living with spinal cord injuries.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_btn3-container vc_btn3-inline vc_do_btn\" ><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-modern vc_btn3-color-orange\" href=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/es\/ambassadorapplication\/\" title=\"APPLY TO BECOME AN AMBASSADOR HERE\">APPLY TO BECOME AN AMBASSADOR HERE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_shadow vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Inside Triumph Foundation\u2019s Annual Ambassador Conference Each year, we host an Ambassador Conference, bringing together our network of peer mentors from across Southern California for a day of learning, collaboration, and connection. 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