The NEAAO Ambassadors together serve as a steering committee whose mission is to identify community needs and advocate to ensure equitable solutions. Composed of members ages 16-26, these dynamic young adults, reflecting a wide range of skills, interests, talents, leadership qualities and lived experience, inspire youth of all ages to set and accomplish goals. NEAAO Ambassadors regularly survey peers to identify the pressing issues facing young people today. They research different approaches and designs plans. Proposals are shared with the NEAAO Board of Directors, ensuring that leadership is prepared for future generations. Being part of NEAAO Ambassadors also means advancing professional skills like grant writing, fundraising, and problem solving--tools that will strengthen and empower the team members in their future careers.