These AIA members are local advocates with lived experience and a listening ear. They do outreach within a community or neighborhood to understand what community services would strengthen families and keep children safe. They also research similar communities and provide information on best practices. This team represents the community to the AIA and the AIA to the community. They inform and assist in developing culturally competent programming. They work with families and local partners to build strong relationships and collaborations.

These AIA members work to create sustainable funding for AIA affiliated programs and agencies. They work to design budgets and creative financing strategies that leverage community investment along with sustainable federal, state, local, and private funding so that successful prevention programs withstand economic and administration changes.

These AIA members work alongside local agencies implementing prevention programs. They assist in business operations, program logistics, and policy.