Census Ambassador Pilot Program

The County of San Mateo and the San Mateo Adult School (SMAS) partnered to pilot a Census Ambassador training program for volunteers who want to educate fellow residents about Census 2020 and serve as a resource in their communities. Census Ambassadors will be an important component of ensuring that census information and support reach ALL residents across the county.

From June - September 2019, we received feedback on training content, materials, and other outreach support needed from our pilot group, who are all enrolled in English as a Second Language (ESL) courses at SMAS. These learnings shaped the final materials for ambassador training, outreach, and tracking.

Many thanks to this pioneering group of Census Ambassadors!

Meet SMAS Pilot Program Coordinator
Stephanie Kriebel is a Programs Coordinator at San Mateo Adult School. She works to form collaborative relationships within the community to develop programs and provide opportunities for career, health, and civic engagement, like the Census 2020 Ambassador Training Pilot Program, for the students and surrounding community.

Meet Our Pilot Census Ambassadors	About
	Alena Bashko volunteered to be a Census Ambassador because it is a good opportunity for her to improve her English and by practicing with people, plus it is a new interesting experience. Alena has lived in San Mateo County for 1.5 years and also speaks Russian.
	Shereen Lata volunteered to be a Census Ambassador because she wants to know more about how the Census works, why it's important, and how it benefits the community. Shereen has lived in San Mateo County for 11 years and also speaks Fiji Hindi.
	Shelley Cheng volunteered to be a Census Ambassador because she is interested in learning more about the Census and to get more ideas on how to help her family and community. Shelley has lived in San Mateo County for 18 months and also speaks Chinese plus a little German.
	Marina Zabruskova volunteered to be a Census Ambassador because it is a new experience for her. Marina has lived in San Mateo County for 3.5 years and also speaks Russian.
	Shirley Pinheiro volunteered to be a Census Ambassador because she wants to be a part of of this community and help the Brazilian community here. Shirley has lived in San Mateo County for 2 years and also speaks Portuguese.