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Year after year, we continue to be inspired by our Teen Ambassadors of Hope and the passion they bring to creating safer, healthier communities. In 2026, we reached 97 teens and their families across two impactful training days, equipping them with the tools and confidence to recognize abuse, support their peers, and lead with empathy.
Their voices and commitment to change give us hope for what’s ahead!
SUPPORT THE 2026 AMBASSADORS' FUNDRAISING GOAL!
About
Teen Ambassadors of Hope (TAoH) is a statewide leadership program designed to educate and empower teens about healthy relationships.
The program includes a half-day training event, followed by two weeks of peer-to-peer fundraising, uniting Texas teens, ages 13-19, who are passionate about creating a safer tomorrow. Through engaging workshops on healthy relationships, leadership, and peer-to-peer fundraising, Ambassadors gain the skills to educate their peers, spark meaningful conversations, and lead impactful awareness campaigns. TAoH inspires youth to become civically engaged, driving positive change in their communities.
Ambassador Benefits:
- Gain expertise in cultivating healthy relationships, teen dating violence prevention, and TAP’s services
- Develop transferable leadership skills with industry leaders while learning how to raise awareness to support victims of abuse
- Network and build community with like-minded peers across Texas
- Stand out on college and job applications by earning service hours and receiving a letter of recommendation from Texas Advocacy Project’s CEO, Heather Bellino
Ambassador Responsibilities
- Attend a Training Day to gain a foundational knowledge of ways to cultivate healthy relationships and prevent teen dating violence.
- Raise awareness about TAP's services and healthy relationships through two weeks of peer-to-peer fundraising.
Program Overview
- January 15, 2026: TAoH Registration Opens
- April 12, 2025: TAoH Austin Training Day (Union Point on the Lake)
- April 18, 2025: TAoH Dallas Training Day (Cityplace Tower)
- April 12, 2025 – May 4, 2025: Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Periods
Sessions & Activities
Dynamics of Relationships - Identifying Healthy, Unhealthy, & Abusive Relationships
With Kaitlyn Eberhardt - TAP
Kaitlyn Eberhardt is the Education & Outreach Director at Texas Advocacy Project (TAP). She leads TAP's educational programs, facilitates trainings, and fosters partnerships with organizations to provide holistic support by bridging gaps in survivor resources. Kaitlyn is currently pursuing a Master of Social Work degree at the University of Houston, focusing on building a future free from power-based abuse, where all survivors have the support they deserve to thrive.
Empowered Leadership - Applying Your Leadership Style to Real-Life Scenarios
With Meg Poag - CEO, Mission Squared
Meg Poag is the CEO and Founder of Mission Squared. Meg is a best-selling author, renowned speaker, and skilled facilitator with a distinguished track record in leadership transformation. As the architect behind the M2 Leadership Framework, she harnesses the power of neuroscience and behavioral psychology to revolutionize the way leaders think and act. Her methodologies are not just theoretical; they are proven and deliver tangible results. Meg's leadership prowess is further exemplified by her tenure as a CEO, where she spearheaded the growth of a company from a modest team of 2 to an impressive 95-strong workforce. With her unique blend of academic insight and practical experience, Meg Poag stands as a beacon for transformative leadership.Her firm, Mission Squared, specializes in fast, effective transformation of dysfunction and disengagement with its client companies and leaders. Her clients say that no one addresses ‘people problems’ in a more efficient and sustainable way than Mission Squared.
MASK NextGen AI - An AI-Powered Learning Platform
With Avni Trivedi - CEO, MASK NextGen
Avni Trivedi is a dynamic leader at the intersection of education, technology, and cybersecurity, dedicated to protecting future generations through innovative solutions. As the Founder of MASK NextGen, she is pioneering an AI-powered, gamified learning platform that empowers students to “own their digital safety.” Through immersive missions, relatable villains, and a digital cyber guardian named Myra Ana, MASK NextGen teaches critical skills in digital safety, AI awareness, digital citizenship, and media literacy bridging a crucial gap for schools and families in today’s rapidly changing online landscape. Beyond her professional impact, Avni is a mom of two teenage girls, which inspires her mission to create safer digital experiences for the next generation.
In Their Shoes - An Interactive Game about Teen Relationships & Dating Violence
With Kaitlyn Eberhardt - TAP
Kaitlyn Eberhardt is the Education & Outreach Director at Texas Advocacy Project (TAP). She leads TAP's educational programs, facilitates trainings, and fosters partnerships with organizations to provide holistic support by bridging gaps in survivor resources. Kaitlyn is currently pursuing a Master of Social Work degree at the University of Houston, focusing on building a future free from power-based abuse, where all survivors have the support they deserve to thrive.
Fundraising & Awareness - Building Campaigns that Inspire Action
With Eleysa Richards - TAP
Eleysa Richards is a Donor Engagement Specialist at Texas Advocacy Project (TAP).
FOR PARENTS - Optional Sessions on Training Day
- Parent Chat with TAP Leadership
- Learn what your kids are learning and how to continue the discussion at home
- Listen to Avni Trivedi from MASK NextGen discuss the digital threats to teens and how to combat them
- Sit in on the Fundraising & Awareness Session with your teen
Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors!
SESSION SPONSORS
IMPACT SPONSORS
EMPOWERMENT SPONSORS
FRIENDS OF TEEN AMBASSADORS
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