Make a Connection Through the SIOP Ambassador Program
SIOP 2019 attendees networking at the Ambassador Program’s Newcomer Reception
Did you know that 25% of SIOP conference attendees are first time newcomers?
With the annual conference growing every year, SIOP can be very overwhelming, particularly for those who are new to the event. Since 2010, we have supported our newest attendees through the SIOP Ambassador Program by matching them with other SIOP members willing to share what they’ve learned from past conferences.
Serving as an ambassador is a relatively small commitment of time that can have a tremendous impact on our newest SIOP attendees, including a positive introduction to the SIOP community. Here’s what some past newcomers and ambassadors have to say about the ambassador program:
Getting to speak with my ambassador prior to the conference helped me get a better idea of what to expect. Dehlia Mahoney, Graduate Student at Montclair State University
I have been an ambassador since this program started - I just like helping others. And I just really LOVE SIOP, so I like to spread the joy. Nicholas Salter, Assistant Professor at Hofstra University
My Ambassador did an excellent job of preparing me for how to navigate the conference. Sarah Keen, Graduate Student at the University of Maryland - College Park & Technical Director at the Department of Defense
I participated as a Newcomer and found the program really helpful, so I'm happy to be able to give back by serving as an ambassador. Jensen Mecca, Senior Associate at Modern Hire
Thanks again to all our past SIOP ambassadors who supported their newcomers SIOP journeys!
Ambassador Program’s requirements:
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Registered for 2020 SIOP Annual Conference
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Has already attended at least one Annual Conference
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Attending for the first time
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Agree to follow all program expectations
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Provide information needed for matching process
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Review available Ambassadors and select preferred match
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Confirm Newcomer match invitation
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Connect by email or phone at least once before the conference
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Meet at least once in person at the conference
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How to sign up: Anyone wanting to participate as an ambassador or newcomer can sign up within the 2020 SIOP Annual Conference registration process. If you’d like to submit your details and interest, please complete this form.
We’re very excited about the 2020 SIOP Ambassador Program and appreciate your participation!
If you plan on being a part of the Ambassador Program, you may want to arrange your conference so that you don’t miss our events designed just for you:
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New Member Education Session
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Wednesday,
April 22, 2020
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4 – 5 pm
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Newcomer Reception
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Wednesday,
April 22, 2020
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5 – 6 pm
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Ambassador Coffee Break
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Thursday,
April 23, 2020
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10 – 10:30 am
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Any questions? Please contact us at siopambassador@gmail.com.
Newcomer Dustin Bauer and Ambassador
Jenna Roman pause for a selfie before the SIOP 2018 closing reception.