Ambassador Program
The Ambassador Program consists of enthusiastic volunteers from the SAGA membership who donate their time to help build member commitment and raise community awareness of SAGA activities and benefits. In doing so, the Ambassadors grow professionally and personally by building business relationships within the community. The program is ideal if you have a desire to:
Each year, the program accepts up to 15 individuals to serve as Ambassadors. Applications open in June, and acceptance into the program is dependent on the number of open positions. If you are accepted into the program, you will receive training on the skills and responsibilities necessary to succeed in the program. Getting involved with the Ambassador Program is one of the first steps you can take to become more involved with SAGA.
The Ambassador Program carefully selects individuals every year that best represent the rich and diverse SAGA community.
2025 – 2026 SAGA Ambassadors
Ambassador Chair: David Morse | Bearing Insurance
Adela Costelow | Coldwell Banker Advantage
Alina Bowden | Adcock Real Estate Services
Beth Bray | NCDHHS/Div of Employment & Independence for People with Disabilities
Cindy Howenstein | Mann Center
Cindy White | Retired
Elvis Person | Salvation Army Family Store
Estherose Rogers | NCWORKS Career Center
Frances Strickland | Adcock Real Estate Services
Jayne Hartman | Libations 139
Patrick Pallatto | Core of Discovery
Laura Powers | The Sanford Herald
Neil Bullard | Neil’s Apparel and Accents
Savannah Campbell | HAVEN in Lee County
Samuel Gaskins | Retired
Theresa Conway | Retired
The Ambassador Program provides opportunities for you to meet local business people and build lasting relationships. Additional benefits include:
As an Ambassador, you are expected to:
As an Ambassador, you have the opportunity to select from a variety of activities to fulfill your program expectations. The opportunities may include:
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