Ambassadors
Braver Angels Ambassadors are prepared for advocacy and outreach work, spreading our message on depolarization and bridge-building within their personal circles and on the public stage.
Want to help more people discover Braver Angels? The Ambassador Program gives you the tools to spread our message and mission—through conversations, presentations, and public outreach that invite others into the work of depolarization.
Ambassadors pursue two paths:
- Pathfinder Ambassadors are prepared to share Braver Angels within their personal and professional circles—advocating through everyday conversations, email, social media, or small-group talks.
- Waymaker Ambassadors go further, leading public presentations, writing op-eds, and building partnerships that extend Braver Angels’ reach in the wider community.
Wherever you begin, the Ambassador Program helps you grow your impact. Ready to represent Braver Angels in the world? Join the Ambassador Program today.
Prerequisites
- Membership: You must be a Braver Angels member. Please sign up to become a member.
- A Passion to Share the Braver Angels Message: You don’t need any special skills to be an Ambassador. Just wanting to share your insights about the organization with others will qualify you to be an Ambassador.
- Interest in Advocacy & Public Speaking: Ambassadors speak up about Braver Angels in their personal and professional circles, and are coached to speak up on the public stage. The program guides Ambassadors in their public speaking and presentation skills development for greater impact.
- Writing Skills: Ambassadors may also choose to lead in writing op-eds and letters to the editor. There is a cadre of coaches who can help brainstorm content or polish a later draft.
Training Process
Step 1: Have a Braver Angels Experience
Step 2: Complete Application Form
FAQ
Ambassadors receive ongoing support to help them grow their skills, stay connected, and feel confident in their outreach.
One of our key resources is our regular Zoom meetings—open to all Ambassadors. These 90-minute sessions include:
- Focused learning or skill-building on a specific topic (e.g., how to pitch a presentation, talk about BA with skeptics, write an op-ed): First 60 minutes
- Peer sharing—Ambassadors can bring questions, troubleshoot challenges, and share what’s working in their communities. This open discussion facilitates connection, collaboration and deeper conversation: Last 30 minutes
These sessions are a chance to explore fresh ideas, deepen your understanding of Braver Angels advocacy, and stay energized in your outreach work.
Can’t make it live? Meetings are recorded and available on demand, so you can watch anytime that works for you.
Elevator Speech Workshop: The Elevator Speech Workshop is an interactive session designed to help you develop a clear, concise, and memorable way to talk about Braver Angels and capture your audience’s attention in less than 15 seconds. Instructor Lorraine Howell retired at the end of 2020 after more than 20 years of speech coaching and media training. Lorraine is the author of Give Your Elevator Speech a Lift! a step-by-step guide to eliminating the verbal clutter when answering the question “What do you do?” She has served as a Moderator with Braver Angels and is a member of the Braver Angels Western WA Alliance.
Ambassadors have access to the Public Outreach Resources which contains branded and customized presentations, prepared brochures and flyers, Zoom backgrounds and more to support your public outreach. You will learn more about the site and resources during your First Steps Meeting at the end of the Pathfinder eCourse.
If you’re passionate about the Braver Angels mission and want to help more people discover it, the Ambassador Program is your next step.
While everyone in Braver Angels can informally share our message, Ambassadors with a capital “A” receive specialized training and support to do effective outreach in their communities. Whether you’re reaching out to friends, colleagues, or public groups, we’ll equip you with the tools, language, and confidence to represent Braver Angels in a way that fits your style and strengths.
As an Ambassador, you’ll also join a nationwide network of volunteers who are doing this work in their own communities—offering support, ideas, and inspiration along the way.
No special experience required. The Ambassador Program is designed to meet you where you are. Through our training and resources, you’ll learn how to talk about Braver Angels, share your personal “why,” and connect people to opportunities to get involved. You’ll also gain access to messaging guides, presentation templates, mentoring, and community support.
If you’re already familiar with Braver Angels, great—but if not, we’ll help you get oriented and find an outreach role that feels comfortable and meaningful for you.
Braver Angels is a grassroots movement, and our message spreads through real people connecting with real communities. Ambassadors regularly speak to groups of all kinds, including:
- Religious and interfaith groups
- Schools, colleges, and education organizations
- Civic clubs and community meetups
- Rotary and volunteer groups
- Businesses, nonprofits, and local government bodies
Want to bring Braver Angels to your group? Request a speaker here.