This session is a flagship training institute that equips young leaders with the knowledge and skills to serve as trusted messengers in their communities. In partnership with the American Cancer Society, participants will receive structured training on cancer prevention, early detection, and culturally responsive communication, with the opportunity to complete key components toward Health Equity Ambassador certification. The session combines hands-on learning, real-world discussion, and applied skill-building focused on addressing barriers to care and improving outreach in Latino communities, including a core training workshop, an applied lunch-and-learn with clinicians, advocates, and survivors, and recognition of the ambassador cohort. Tentative speakers include an ACS lead trainer, an oncology clinician, a community outreach leader, a patient advocate or survivor, and a LULAC leadership representative.
