Arthritis FoundationPlatinum Ambassador Program
Find out what it takes to join this an elite group of Ambassadors who go above and beyond the call of duty in the fight to cure arthritis.
Arthritis Foundation Ambassadors engaged in advocacy with their legislators · Joined every other year, in alignment with the Congressional calendar
From arthritis.org/advocate/ambassador-program/becoming-a-platinum-ambassador ↗About this program
Platinum Ambassadors are Arthritis Foundation Ambassadors that are highly engaged by building relationships with their legislators on key issues, amplifying their impact by involving their local communities, and sharing their arthritis stories to affect change.
Platinum Ambassadors are awarded based on their reported advocacy activities and join the Program every other year, in alignment with the Congressional calendar. The Program consists of exclusive opportunities to hear from expert speakers, attend events and be recognized for the ambassadors' hard work and dedication.
The Arthritis Foundation was pleased to honor 31 individuals in the 2025-2026 Platinum Ambassador Program. These Platinum Ambassadors hail from across the United States, representing nearly 22 states as the champions of legislative priorities important to people with arthritis.
Questions
How are Platinum Ambassadors chosen?
Platinum Ambassadors are awarded based on their reported advocacy activities and join the Program every other year, in alignment with the Congressional calendar.
What does the Program consist of?
The Program consists of exclusive opportunities to hear from expert speakers, attend events and be recognized for the ambassadors' hard work and dedication.
Who can I contact for questions about the Platinum Ambassador Program?
If you have questions or want to learn more about the Platinum Ambassador Program, email the Advocacy & Access team at [email protected].
Details
- Who
- Arthritis Foundation Ambassadors engaged in advocacy with their legislators
- When
- Joined every other year, in alignment with the Congressional calendar
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