Become an Ambassador: Commitment & Application

• What to Expect

  Ambassadors serve as the bridge between people, programs, and purpose across the organization. They help share information, build community, celebrate others, and turn engagement into meaningful action.

  As an Ambassador, you will:

  • Attend monthly 30-minute meetings to stay informed, share updates, and collaborate on engagement efforts
  • Participate in quarterly professional development sessions designed to build leadership skills, strengthen communication, and expand your network.
  • Support and promote events and programming within your division, department or area, helping foster connection and community.
  • Contribute to a Community Impact Project—a collaborative effort that empowers ambassadors to leave a lasting, mission-driven impact on our organization. 

  Among these key initiatives, Ambassadors will:

  • Share program updates, events, and opportunities with your office and team
  • Gather feedback and insights from colleagues and help elevate their voices
  • Welcome new members and encourage participation in shared experiences
  • Help create inclusive spaces where employees feel engaged and supported
  • Build skills in communication, leadership, and facilitation
  • Highlight achievements, milestones, and everyday wins
  • Help turn ideas, passion, and engagement into tangible outcomes

• Application Process

  Serving as an Ambassador is more than a role — it’s an opportunity to find your voice as a leader, strengthen connections across our organization, and help shape a culture where engagement and belonging thrive. Whether you’re passionate about building community, amplifying voices, or driving meaningful change, the Ambassador Program provides the platform and support to make a lasting impact.

  We welcome new Ambassadors throughout the year, with onboarding offered monthly.

  If you're interested in joining our engaged and impactful community, complete the Ambassador application here.

• Additional Information

  Becoming an Ambassador is a meaningful commitment, and we want to ensure that those who join are ready to be engaged, proactive, and active participants in the program.

  To help you and your manager better understand the scope, expectations, and impact of the Ambassador Program, we've provided downloadable PDF resources. These materials that outline the program structure and time commitment involved in becoming an Ambassador.

  Program Structure - Ambassador Program Structure

  Year-At-A-Glance - Ambassador Year at a Glance

  Contact Information - Ambassador Program Contacts

  We encourage you to review and download these resources at your convenience. If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss whether the program is a good fit for you, please don’t hesitate to reach out to employees@uchc.edu — we’re happy to connect and support you in the process.

• Programming, Events, & Recognition

  Our Ambassadors play an active role in shaping meaningful programming throughout the year—across offsite locations, overnight shifts, and daytime teams. During our monthly meetings, we focus on professional development, collaborate on upcoming agendas, and discuss timely topics that matter to our community. These sessions help ensure our events and initiatives are accessible, relevant, and engaging for everyone, regardless of role, location, or schedule.

  Beyond the meetings, Ambassadors support and participate in a variety of signature events, including:

  • Health & Wellness Fair
  • Proud to Be
  • PAWS Ceremonies
  • WOW Recognition
  • Employee Appreciation Week
  • Pumpkin Palooza
  • Halls of Wreaths

  Whether helping plan, promote, or show up in support, Ambassadors are key partners in bringing these experiences to life and fostering connection across all areas of our organization.

• Community Impact Project

  Each year, our Ambassadors lead a Community Impact Project that gives back and strengthens connections with the communities we serve. The focus is chosen together during monthly Ambassador meetings and has not yet been determined.

  This summer initiative is important because it moves our mission beyond the workplace and into action. It provides an opportunity to build stronger relationships, uplift our local community, and demonstrate our shared commitment to service, inclusivity, and collective responsibility. 

  Potential initiatives include:

  • Supporting local food pantries
  • Helping grow and sustain a campus community garden
  • Organizing environmental clean-up efforts
  • Working to add Little Free libraries

  The opportunities are endless, and we would love to hear what interests you to grow our community.

   

• Profile Highlights & Success Stories

  Pictured is Leslie Bell, Administrative Director of Psychiatry, accepting the Peter J. Deckers Employee Appreciation Award at the Evening of Excellence in January 2025. Leslie has been a part of our Ambassador Program since its pilot in 2024 and exemplifies what it means to serve as a UConn Health Ambassador.

  She exemplifies what it means to be at UConn Health—upholding our values, leading with integrity, and continuously working to strengthen our workplace through dedication and collaboration. We are proud to highlight her success story as an Ambassador and celebrate her as a standout employee who truly represents the spirit of our program.