Histio Ambassadors

The Ambassador Program

Histio Ambassadors are patients, survivors, caregivers, and family members who have often been involved with the Association before joining the Ambassador team and are committed to raising awareness, supporting research, advocating policy, and providing education for those affected by histiocytosis. Representing all histiocytic disorders (e.g., LCH, ECD, RDD, JXG, HLH, Histiocytic Sarcoma), they bring personal experience and passion to their volunteer roles.

Ambassadors commit to a renewable one-year contract, attend four meetings annually, host an awareness or support event, and join educational sessions. They offer community feedback, support others, and lead awareness and fundraising efforts. Each ambassador has a unique passion project tailored to their strengths and goals, creating meaningful impact and connection within the histio community.

They also work on collective projects, like expanding the physician directory and educating medical students, fostering improved care and understanding.

Interested in joining? Check the ambassador profile description below to see if this role is a good fit. If you have any questions, reach out to us before applying. Remember, it only takes one person to make a difference and bring us one step closer to a world free of histiocytic disorders.

Melinda Atnip,

Outreach Program Coordinator, Histiocytosis Association
matnip@histio.org

Current Ambassador Team

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Anna Grace
18
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Sarah Grace
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Youth Ambassadors

Interested in becoming a Histio Youth Ambassador?

Are you between the ages of 12 and 17 and passionate about making a difference for patients and families affected by histiocytosis? Through the Histio Youth Ambassador Program, youth partner up with a parent/guardian to team up against histiocytosis.

If you are interested in applying, click HERE. If you’re unsure about applying but want to learn more about the program, feel free to email our Outreach Program Coordinator, Melinda Atnip, at matnip@histio.org for more information. 

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Below is an interactive map with the spread of our ambassadors across the country!