Ambassador Team #
Founded in 2018, the USA Triathlon Foundation Ambassador Team is comprised of first-time triathletes to seasoned veterans. Members are committed to fundraising and spreading the word about the philanthropic work that the USA Triathlon Foundation does to impact USA Triathlon, the sport, and our triathlon communities. The USAT Foundation Ambassador Team aims to cultivate community, support athletes in their goals, and give back to the sport.
Ambassadors fundraise money on behalf of the USA Triathlon Foundation and receives benefits at each fundraising level. Want to support the amazing work of our Ambassadors? Click here to donate to the USA Triathlon Foundation Ambassador Team and help us grow the sport and support communities nationwide.
Apply to be a 2025 USA Triathlon Foundation Ambassador today!
Email info@usatriathlonfoundation.org for more information.
Ambassador Team Information#
- Must be an active USA Triathlon annual member
- Must adhere to the USAT rules and regulations and represent the Foundation in a positive manner.
- Be active and share the mission of the Foundation Ambassador team in your community by attending local races as a USAT Foundation Ambassador
- Assist the Foundation/USAT out with promoting/sharing its annual campaigns
- Commitment to sharing what they’ve done throughout the year - photos/videos and info about what ambassadors are doing in their local communities – this will allow the USAT Foundation to share across our channels and also share with any partners who are involved to show them their dollars are making an impact
- Commitment to Fundraising. Ambassadors must commit to fundraising $1,000 in a calendar year to support the USAT Foundation.
- Monthly Ambassador town halls with guest speakers
- Monthly ambassador e-newsletters
- Ambassador happy hour at Multisport National Championships Festival and USA Triathlon Olympic and Sprint Distance National Championships
- Ambassador meet-ups at local and regional races
- Opportunity to staff a USAT Foundation expo booth at USAT owned events with funds raised going towards your individual fundraising goal
- Ambassador spotlights on the USAT Foundation social channels
- Invite to join the 2025 USAT Foundation Ambassador Facebook group
- Ambassador Referral Program: $100 credit to your fundraising page per ambassador referral
- Access to USA Triathlon Foundation Resources and Fundraising Materials
- Discounted tickets to the USA Triathlon Foundation annual gala and all USAT partner discounts
- Unlock additional benefits and perks when you reach fundraising goals:
- $250: Membership Gifts including kits, t-shirts and other valued gear.
- $500: Training Peaks Premium Subscription and USAT Foundation Polo
- $1,000: Ticket to the annual USAT Foundation Gala, Rudy Project Sunglasses, USAT Foundation Hat, Access for (1) to one of our VIP tents, USAT Nationals Exclusive USAT bronze medal
- $2,500: Two (2) tickets to the annual USAT Foundation Gala, Access for (2) to VIP tent at Multisport Nationals, USAT Nationals Exclusive USA Triathlon Silver Medal
- $5,000: Feature in USA Triathlon Magazing, 50% discount on entry to Fantasy Camp 2025, Rudy Project Helmet, Exclusive USA Triathlon gold medal
- Top fundraiser receives one of the following: Complimentary spot to Challenge Roth 2026, Complimentary KONA VIP, Access 2025 training experience with USA Triathlon Project Podium Team, Complimentary table for 10 at USAT Foundation Gala
Jake Adler (Jamestown, N.C.) Evan Ageloff (Long Beach, Calif.) Brian Akamine (King of Prussia, Pa.) Michael Alcamo (New York, N.Y.) Denise Allen (Windham, Maine) Malek Amrani (St. Helena, Calif.) Kimee Armour (Auburn, Ill.) Ann Bailey (Washington, D.C.) Julianna Batizy-Morley (Highlands Ranch, Colo.) Lorrie Beck (Williamstown, N.J.) Verlie Benoit (Carencro, Louisiana) Trey Bernard (Dana Point, Calif.) Lyndze Blosser (Shelby Township, Mich.) Veronika Bojtosova (Temecula, Calif.) Lina Bot (Wellington, Fla.) Toni Brenzikofer (Englewood, Calif.) Joni Briganti (Spotsylvania, Va.) Jackson Brownlee (Longmont, Colo._ Heather Burns (Waynesboro, Pa.) Erika Chau (West Hills, Calif.) John Victor Coimbra (Wesley Chapel, Fla.) Daniel Coimbra (Wesley Chapel, Fla.) Yina Cooper-Cuevas (Round Rock, Texas) Carol Coram (Seattle, Wash.) Jeff Cottrell (Houston, Texas) Suhaan Devavarapu (El Dorado Hills, Calif.) | Becky DiSorbo (Henderson, Nev.) Sean Downes (Morristown, N.J.) Garrison Famiglio (State College, Pa.) Debbie Fratrik (Boynton Beach, Fla.) Daniel Frauenheim Chicago, Ill.) Sharon Friedman (Hillsborough, N.J.) Eddie Fucci (Cape May, N.J.) Joe Gaul (New Lenox, Ill.) Garrett Gehringer (Papillion, Neb.) Susan Genaro (Aurora, Colo.) Jennifer Giesber (Hillsborough, N.J.) Brian Goldsmith (Irving, Texas) Pedro Gomes (Scottsdale, Ariz.) Elaine Gower (San Diego, Calif.) Lorraine Green (Lafayette, Colo.) Susan Haag (Jacksonville, Fla.) Breanna Hall (Alameda, Colo.) Isabella Hall (Alameda, Colo.) Suzy Heffernan (Cutchogue, N.Y.) Ryan Hemsley (Jamison, Pa.) Nicholas Heyne (Irving, Texas) Franz Hinojosa (New York, N.Y.) Fredricka Holloway (Carol Stream, Ill.) Christine Houser (La Jolla, Calif.) Ashton Hutauruk (Loma Linda, Calif.) Kate Hwang (North Kansas City, Mo.) Ian Jacobs (Moorestown, N.J.) | Rosalind Jarrett-Sepulveda (Los Angeles, Calif.) Dena Klein (Dix Hills, N.Y.) Michael Kramer (Washington, D.C.) Ashley LeBlanc (Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.) Leslie LeDonne (Springfield, Pa.) Mary Lindimore (Denver, Colo.) Lawrence Lopez (Goodyear, Ariz.) Steve Lovelace (Edmond, Okla.) Dave Mandelkern (Hillsborough, Calif.) Tommy McClellan-Willard (Alexandria, Va.) Laura McDonald (Sylmar, Calif.) Chris McElduff (Burlington, Mass.) Neal McLaughlin (Centennial, Colo.) Kelsey Meuser (Loveland, Ohio) Kim Michael-Lee (Bloomingdale, Ill.) Abdur-Rahman Morgan (Amherst, N.Y.) Chris Mosier (Chicago, Ill.) Claudio Navas (Miami Beach, Fla.) Chris Navin (Chicago, Ill.) Shelley Navin (Chicago, Ill.) Kristin Neimeth (New York, N.Y.) Annmarie Nemeckay (Cottonwood Heights, Utah) John Noble (Bethesda, Md.) Melissa Pena (Colton, Calif.) Charlie Pepinrivera (Bradenton, Fla.) | Moshe Peri (Los Gatos, Calif.) Patrick Periard (Grand Rapids, Mich.) Caleb Pinnow (Geneva, Ill.) Steph Popelar (Elizabeth, Colo.) Caleb Prewitt (Jacksonville, Fla.) Alvis Prince (Elgin, Texas) Nico Reyes (Katy, Texas) Jillian Robidoux (Somers, Ct.) Samantha Rothberg (Southampton, N.Y.) Cassandra Saikin (Littleton, N.H.) Abby Silberman (Warminster, Pa.) Kelly Smith (Clemmons, N.C.) Tamara Smith (Luray, Va.) Matthew Stelmokas (Belchertown, Mass.) Cherilyn Suiter (Arlington, Wash.) Kaitlin Switzer (Norton, Ohio) Lisa Thomas (Houston, Texas) George Van Meter (Lexington, Ky.) James Vaughn (Chattanooga, Tenn.) Joshua Vernon (Mendon, Mass.) Gary Vicari (Long Grove, Ill.) Alberto Vivas (Houston, Texas) Nicole Yaksitch (Bakersfield, Calif.) Todd Young (Chicago, Ill.) |
Ambassador Team Photos#
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Grant Opportunities #
Historically, all grant funding has been administered through the USA Triathlon Foundation, supporting our philanthropic priorities. Moving forward, all grant applications and distributions will be managed directly through USA Triathlon as part of a streamlined process to better serve our multisport community.
To learn more and apply for grants through USA Triathlon here.
USA Kids Tri #
USA Kids Tri is a grassroots youth program in select target markets that introduces youth to multisport and helps them live more healthy and active lifestyles. USA Triathlon Foundation and donor support help make these programs possible. Currently in the New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Dallas and Phoenix markets, USA Kids Tri anticipates further nationwide growth in 2024.
Our goal is to give as many kids as possible access to this incredible sport that we all love. We want every kid to feel welcomed, supported, and part of a thriving community by tapping into programs, clubs, and race opportunities. It’s about more than competition—it’s about creating lifelong connections and empowering the next generation to experience the joy and benefits of multisport.
Women's Collegiate Triathlon
Women's NCAA Triathlon: Watch Us Thrive
Watch Us Thrive, a USA Triathlon Foundation NIL Collective, provides NCAA women’s triathlon athletes an opportunity to receive compensation for participating in Name, Image and Likeness activity promoting the sport and NCAA women's triathlon.
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Equipment Donation #
USA Triathlon and USA Triathlon Foundation are committed to supporting athletes at youth and collegiate levels. Through our equipment donation system, more athletes can train, compete, and complete triathlons. Donations and requests are meant for Youth, High School, Collegiate Club, and NCAA programs.
Donations: If you have lightly used triathlon equipment that is looking for a new home, please complete the form below so we can connect you with a club or team in your area in need of equipment. Please be specific in the description of your items.
List of acceptable donations/requests:
Bikes, Bike Equipment and tools, Bike Trainers, Travel Bags, Training equipment and computers, Sunglasses, Wetsuit, Race Suit, Training Shoes, Nutrition, Airline Miles/Travel Vouchers, Helmets, Power Meter, Bike Kits, and more...
Process:
- Donor describes item(s) that is available and fills out form/Requester describes item(s) that are needed and filles out form.
- USA Triathlon staff will review the submissions for each, looking for possible connections and matches between the two. Ideally, matches will be relatively local to avoid high shipping costs.
- Once a connection is made, USA Triathlon will introduce the donor to the recipient to discuss a local pickup or a possible shipment of the item.