Welcome to the Wisconsin Chapter’s Youth Ambassador Program!

Northeast and Western Wisconsin Chapter

The Breakthrough T1D Wisconsin Youth Ambassador Program consists of young leaders with T1D who represent Breakthrough T1D in their communities, engage their peers, strengthen Breakthrough T1D’s mission, and encourage participation in Breakthrough T1D Wisconsin programs and events.

Wisconsin Youth Ambassador Program

The Youth Ambassador Program provides a supportive community in which young people gain confidence in public speaking, develop leadership skills, and collaborate with peers while advancing the mission of Breakthrough T1D through fundraising and storytelling. Youth Ambassadors inspire others by sharing their type 1 diabetes (T1D) story, raising awareness for Breakthrough T1D and educating the broader community about T1D.

Youth Ambassadors also develop lifelong friendships with peers living with T1D, volunteer at chapter and community events, and have FUN! Those selected to serve as Youth Ambassadors are community representatives of Breakthrough T1D supporting our vision of a world without T1D.

To be considered for the Youth Ambassador Program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Parents and/or guardians have a responsibility in ensuring their child’s success in the program:

 

Applications for the 2026 year have closed. If you’re interested in receiving an application in November for the 2027 program, please fill out the YA INTEREST FORM.  If you have any questions regarding the program, please contact Anne Kahl at akahl@BreakthroughT1D.org.

 

**For current youth ambassadors only ** Please sign into the Youth Ambassador 2026 Hub for updates.

Meet your 2026 Breakthrough T1D Wisconsin Youth Ambassadors!

 

Allison Kissling

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
I want to meet more people with T1D and tell other
people about T1D.

 

 

 

Amelia Dreyer

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
Because I want to raise awareness for T1D and
educate others about it.

 

 

 

 

Anders Flueckiger

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
It would be fun to be around other kids with
diabetes, and to do activities to help find a cure. I
could also learn more about taking care of myself
and teach other people more who don’t have
diabetes.

 

 

Audrey Johnson

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
I want to be a breakthrough T1D Youth Ambassador
because I have been a T1D for 12 years. And over
those years I’ve learned that it is so important to
advocate for yourself. I know what it feels like to be
alone and feel like there is no one who understands
you and I want to make sure that all T1Ds know
they are not alone.

 

 

Augustus Richard

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
I would like to become a youth ambassador to help
advocate for others living with Type 1 diabetes.

 

 

 

Averie Czaplewski

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
I want to be a voice for kids with T1D in Wisconsin.

 

 

Brynn Hill

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
Chance to help others learn about T1D and support
others.

 

 

Charlie Isermann

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
I am excited to meet other kids who have type 1
diabetes and help other kids dealing with the same
disease i have! I want to help my T1D community! I
like to teach others about diabetes.

 

 

Charlotte Beer

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
I’d like to feel more connected to the youth
diabetes community and educate others about
diabetes.

 

 

 

Clara Hackbarth

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
I’m excited to start sharing more about what it’s
like to live with T1D!

 

 

Daniela Roden

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
My sister was an ambassador for many years, so I
attended many events and helped at some like the
Walk and Marshalls events. It is shocking to me
that after so many years of volunteering at those
events in support of her, now I am able to advocate
for a cure for her as well as myself.

 

 

 

 

Elaiya White

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
I believe this would be something great for me to
participate in.

 

 

 

 

Elodie Henschel

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
I would like to be a Youth Ambassador this year
because I would like to help make people more
aware of T1D.

 

 

Emma Kluth

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
I want to make a impact in the type 1 world, And
there’s so many great opportunities to do that
through this program. I also would like more
people to be informed about T1D, and through the
public speaking I would be able to do that as well.

 

 

Evelyn Clark

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
I think it would be a great opportunity for me to get
a chance to help all the newly diagnosed kids and
also adults. Another reason that it would be good
for me is that I can do my absolute best to help find
a cure for type 1 diabetes.

 

 

Hartley Mackintosh

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
To help bring awareness to others on what it is like
for kids to live with T1D. To have fun meeting and
working with other youth that have T1D.

 

 

 

Jameson Baier

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
Its good for me and good volunteer hours for a
resume and college. Also to give back to my
community and the people who helped my family
throughout the course of the past 33 years.

 

 

 

Julia Sortino

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
I want to be a Youth Ambassador because I want to
increase awareness about T1D which is important
to me. I also want others who struggle with T1D to
know they are supported and can do anything that
want even with T1D.

 

Kennedy Kielblock

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
I want to be a Youth Ambassador this year so I can
meet new people and spread more awareness about
Type one Diabetes. I want to help raise money to
help find a cure for everyone that is struggling with
Type one Diabetes. I want to attend lots of events to
help support Breakthrough T1D and its fundraisers.

 

 

Kynlee Washburn

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
I want to be a T1D Youth Ambassador this year
because I want to help share awareness and
education to our community.

 

 

 

Lexi Kons

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
I am excited to help others with T1D and give back
to my community.

 

 

 

 

 

Marlena Jones

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
To have fun and share information about type 1 to
people who do not know about it.

 

 

 

Nolan Meuler

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
Breakthrough T1D has been a meaningful part of
our family since diagnosis. We love attending
events, volunteering, building community, and
spreading the word about T1D.

 

Oliver Aiello

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
I’m curious about the program, would like to
surround myself with others that are just like me,
and I’d like to provide that support for kids looking
for it too.

 

Olivia Pulvermacher

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
I want to be a Breakthrough T1D Youth Ambassador this
year because I want to inspire young children to push
through the challenges that Type One Diabetes presents to
them on a daily basis. Being a Breakthrough T1D Youth
Ambassador would give me the opportunity to share my
countless life experiences with T1D, and let younger
children know that it is possible to live joyfully with the
disease.

 

Paige Bowman

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
would like to be a T1D youth Ambassador this year because I
would like to be a positive role model for other kids 🙂 I feel
like by sharing my story, I can inspire other kids to stay
positive and show them how they can persevere through
times when things might feel impossible. I would also like to
volunteer and give back to my community. I would also like
to connect with other kids that are also dealing with T1D.

 

 

Quinton Cousert

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
I want to be a Youth Ambassador to help educate
other individuals within our communities and help
them understand about T1D.

 

 

Rory Wolfe

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
I awant to inspire others to stay positive, take care
of themselves, and know that they can do anything
they set their minds to. I know that being
diagnosed at first can feel like your whole world
has turned upside down, so my dream is to be able
to support newly diagnosed T1D friends

 

Sawyer Borchardt

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
I would like to help other kids who might have a
hard time with their diagnosis. I want to be a
positive influence for those who are having a tough
time with T1D.

 

 

Carson Ford

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
I would like to be a YA again this year because it is
a great way to meet and interact with other T1D
kids who I likely wouldn’t otherwise get to meet!

 

 

 

 

Chase Ihlenfeldt

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
I love being able to share my T1D story to others
and raise awareness.

 

 

 

Chase Kosterman

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
I enjoy getting together with other people who have
diabetes that are my age and going to events where
I can meet new people for diabetes.

 

 

 

Emerson Whitnell

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
I like spending time with other kids who have T1D
like me, and I like telling others about T1D.

 

 

 

Evelyn Ralph

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
Cause I think it’s important for everyone to be
aware of diabetes and know about it to and l would
like to help you guys with that.

 

 

 

Grace Miller

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
I want to be able to spread awareness about
diabetes and help those who are struggling with
diabetes find a reason to look at the positives. I also
have been to the Breakthrough T1D meetings and
events and have seen the positive atmosphere that
it has which I would love to be more a part of.

 

 

 

 

 

Hope Olen

 

 

 

 

Jenna Luebke

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
Because I want to advocate for myself and others
living with T1D, I want to show other type one
diabetics you can do anything even with T1D.

 

 

 

Jenna Springstroh

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
I want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth ambassador
this year because I did it last year, and i want to
spread awareness to more people.

 

 

 

 

Juliauna Vaughan

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
I want to inspire young kids that just because you
have a condition it does not mean that you can’t be
or do what you want to do. I also would like to tell
my story.

 

 

 

 

 

Leonardo Coon

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
I want to help others understand what it is like to
have diabetes. I want to have the same
opportunities as other kids my age and help
educate others on how to care for kids just like me.

 

 

 

Lucas Roser

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
To educate others about T1D and to bring
awareness to T1D.

 

 

 

Madelyn Kiel

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
Because I would like to have the opportunity to
share my life as a diabetic and help others feel
more comfortable having the disease.

 

 

 

 

Marshall Wildes

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
To build confidence and promote education

 

 

 

 

Morgan Kahl

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
I want to be a Youth Ambassador so I can help
others with Type 1, to get to know others with Type
1 and share my T1D story to help create awareness
and raise money for a cure.

 

 

 

 

Oliver Zilinskas

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
I like raising awareness for T1D and talking about
my story to help people understand it better!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Olivia Meyer

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
I want to be a youth ambassador to help inform the
community and people around me about every day,
struggles and positives for people living with T1D.

 

 


Reese Smith

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
Being a Breakthrough T1D Youth Ambassador last year was
an absolutely amazing experience. I want to continue in
this role to help spread awareness about Type 1 Diabetes
(T1D) and support the incredible work being done through
fundraising efforts. Additionally, I aspire to be a role model
for other kids with T1D. Being part of this group makes me
feel like I’m contributing to something much larger than
myself.

 

 

Ryan Cashen

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
I would like to be a T1D Ambassador because I have
diabetes and I know it’s hard, so I would like to
share my knowledge, especially with other kids
who are newly diagnosed. It would be fun to meet
other kids around Wisconsin who have T1D and I’m
interested in learning to share my story.

 


Yuvraj Singh

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
I found out about the T1D Youth Ambassador event this
year. Beyond my own personal management, I want to help
others with my condition, spread awareness. I have already
started to achieve these goals by raising money for T1D
walks, which was a delightful experience, and additionally
by founding my own medical health club at my high
school. My goal is to aim for a diabetic free world.

 

 

 

Zakary Kosterman

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
I like being a youth ambassador to meet other kids like me
& teach people about diabetes at events we go to and visit.

 

 

 

 

Zoe Plemmons

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
I want to tell more people about Type 1 Diabetes
and raise more money. I want to meet and help
people with Type 1 Diabetes. I want to help find a
cure for T1D. I want to tell people it will be ok if
they found out they have T1D.

 

 

 

Garrid Ligman

Why do you want to be a Breakthrough T1D youth
ambassador?
Garrid recently went through a spinal surgery to fix severe
scoliosis. This along with having T1D hasn’t stopped him!
He is determined to keep doing all the things, all while
helping others, and being a great representative to
advocate and promote Breakthrough T1D and all it stands
for.