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The InReach Young Professionals Board is a network of service-minded LGBTQ+ and allied young professionals working together to develop, expand and promote the free InReach App in their local communities.
Our goal is to build a national movement and mobilize thousands of young professionals across the United States to serve as ambassadors in their communities for the world’s first tech platform matching LGBTQ+ people facing persecution or discrimination with safe, verified resources.
Years Served on Young Professionals Board
2022 (Co-Chair), 2021 (Co-Chair)
Company
The Blackstone Group
Successes
Leveraged his professional networks to nominate and pitch InReach for the 2022 Blackstone Gives Back Challenge, unlocking $50,000 in funding that InReach would not otherwise have access to; Elected to the 2023 Governing Board of Directors for his outstanding performance on the Young Professionals Board
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“As a gay immigrant from Bulgaria going through the U.S. immigration system for the past 10 years, I have experienced first-hand the difficulties of being an LGBTQ+ immigrant in this country. InReach’s tech platform offers vital help many LGBTQ+ people fleeing persecution need to be safe.”
Years Served on Young Professionals Board
2022 (Co-Chair), 2021
Company
PwC
Successes
Played a leading role in organizing the Young Professionals Board’s fundraising events, including the 2022 board’s NYC Drag Queen Bingo event resulting in ~$5k raised; Leveraged company connections to unlock corporate matching opportunities and recruit new Young Professionals Board members; Elected to the 2023 Governing Board of Directors for her outstanding performance on the Young Professionals Board
Years Served on Young Professionals Board
2021
Company
Peloton; ex-Google
Successes
Tapped networks to fundraise over $10,000 during her first year on the Young Professionals Board; Joined the InReach Ambassador Network after using the free InReach App during her time as a crisis counselor volunteer for LGBTQ+ youth; Elected to the 2022 Governing Board of Directors for her outstanding performance on the Young Professionals Board & elected as the 2023 Board Chair for her continued strong performance and demonstrated investment in the organization
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“I decided to join because the mission to connect LGBTQ+ people fleeing persecution to verified resources is a pressing need that I hear often from youth in crisis in my capacity as a volunteer with The Trevor Project. As a former Product Manager on the team that connects merchants to consumers on Google Maps, I’m also convinced that there’s a real solutions gap here – there’s nobody else doing this kind of tailored, high precision vetting. The Young Professionals Board has been a great way for me to tangibly support this mission, meet a community of like-minded young professionals, and learn more about the nonprofit space.”
Years Served on Young Professionals Board
2022 (Co-Director of Marketing Committee), 2021, 2020
Company
Social Worker in NYC
Successes
Proactively shared the InReach App with her professional networks to help spread the word and joined the InReach Ambassador Network after using InReach to find safe resources for her LGBTQ+ clients; Coordinated a Pride 2022 brand partnership with The Neon Tea Party
Years Served on Young Professionals Board
2021, 2020
Company
Jones Day (now Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP)
Successes
Coordinated a virtual lunch & learn event at his firm’s NYC office to spread the word about InReach among the firm’s pro bono department & secured an event sponsorship for the 2021 Young Professionals Board’s Pride Month fundraiser; Invited to join the InReach Advisory Council after serving on the Young Professionals Board for two years
Years Served on Young Professionals Board
2022
Company
GTCR
Successes
Facilitated connection that culminated in a Pride 2022 campaign with Mercedes-Benz USA, including a global social campaign and $25,000 donation to help advance InReach
The focus of the Young Professionals Board’s activities fit into three categories:
The Young Professionals Board program will use a hybrid model of virtual programming, with in-person regional meet-ups throughout the year.
See below for highlights from our Young Professionals Board Program. The program began in 2020 in New York City.
40+ young professionals across the United States (remote)
Demographics:
To-date, the Young Professionals Board has raised over $186,000 from:
Second Year Law Student at NYU Law School
2020 & 2021 member
“I joined the Young Professionals Board because I wanted to fundraise to support InReach’s innovative mission and meet other people passionate about queer asylum and migrant justice. I decided to return because I’ve come to see the YPB as both a wonderful social community and professional network. I believe in InReach’s work and love being able to support it while learning from the other YPB members and our monthly guest speakers.”
Technical Program Manager at DoubleVerify
2022 member
“I joined the Young Professionals Board for the opportunity to share my skills and network with a group of passionate people helping our community. Being on the Tech Committee, I’ve learned so much about how the InReach platform works from the backend and am excited to help it grow to serve a wider population.”
Immigrant Justice Corps Fellow at Safe Passage Project
2021 Learning & Development Committee Director
“I have gained a lens into the importance of InReach through my work in various internships and now as an attorney working with LGBTQ+ people fleeing persecution. There is so much misinformation around immigration, sexual orientation, and gender identity, and there are entities actively preying on vulnerable people, making it critical to provide a platform to connect people to vetted resources. I joined the Young Professionals Board to network with professionals all over the country and to collaborate with them on contributing to InReach’s mission. As the Learning & Development Committee Director, I hope to spread correct information, inspire conversations, and connect Young Professionals Board Members to illustrious professionals who are working hard to support and contribute to the success of various communities.”
As an employer, you are encouraged to share the InReach Young Professionals Board Program with young professionals at your company (the program is open to young professionals ages 21-40, located anywhere in the U.S.). Our program offers a unique opportunity for young professionals to engage in meaningful service, grow their professional network, and develop key competencies to help prepare for future career success.
Our Young Professionals Board Program also offers a great way for your company to showcase your employees’ deep commitment to service, innovation, diversity, equity and inclusion.
We are especially interested in adding new young professionals to our Young Professionals Board Program from the following industries:
If you are interested in an upcoming remote information session, please fill out the form below:
There are many ways for companies to partner with InReach, including sponsoring the Young Professionals Board program. Financial commitment levels ranging from $5k to $100k+ are available. For more information, see InReach’s 2023 Corporate & Brand/Artist Partnership Guide, or contact Myron Day, InReach Development Director, to schedule a time to discuss options.
We are currently accepting applications on a rolling basis. Apply now here!
All Young Professionals Board members commit to meeting (or exceeding) an annual membership dues requirement. InReach Young Professionals Board members are asked to choose from payment options in order to fulfill this annual dues requirement.
For more information, please see our 2024 annual membership dues handout here.
Making a tax-deductible donation to InReach is easy. Sample donation methods include:
Donate online directly with PayPal Giving Fund
Donate online directly via InReach’s “Donate” page
Start an online peer-to-peer fundraiser
Absolutely! Young Professionals Board members are encouraged to leverage their employer’s matching funds, “dollars for doers” program and/or professional development fund when possible.
No, the Young Professionals Board is distinct from the InReach governing board of directors.
The InReach governing board plays a pivotal role in developing InReach’s strategic direction and providing critical oversight (governance & legal compliance).
In contrast, the InReach Young Professionals Board is an auxiliary working board specifically for U.S.-based young professionals (ages 21-40) who are committed to supporting InReach’s critical work through (1) app support (2) fundraising, and (3) professional development. Young Professionals Board members may be considered for future appointment to the InReach governing board of directors.
The InReach Young Professionals Board currently offers the following special interest committees:
Yes! in addition to the United States, InReach has expanded eligibility for the Virtual Chapter to folks living in Canada and Mexico. The InReach App is available in Canada and Mexico and this will allow us to respond quickly to forced migration across North America.
Head over to the “Our Team” page and click on the “Young Professionals Board” tab to learn more about our current membership.
Contact us for more information on our Young Professionals Board Program.
We’re so excited to announce the launch of the #TransMascFutures Campaign organized by InReach x GLAAD! This trans-led campaign aims to showcase positive stories from the diverse trans masculine community and increase access to safe, verified resources through our free InReach App. Visit and share 📣 🏳️⚧️ : transmascfutures.inreach.org |