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Next Gen Ambassador Circle–now 150 members and counting–was created to provide young professionals, 35 and under, opportunities to engage, network and volunteer in our community. You’ll connect with likeminded individuals from diverse backgrounds who care about making a difference for generations to come. You’ll learn, donate and volunteer together to support individuals, families and children meet basic needs, move to financial stability and build for success in school and life, all while having fun and pursing your passions!

By giving a minimum of $10 a month and participating in at least one engagement opportunity a year, you’ll become a Next Gen Ambassador and participate in creating a stronger, more equitable community.

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Become a Silver Circle Next Gen Ambassador by donating $10/month (or $120/year) and engaging in one United Way activity a year. Donate $20/month (or $240/year) and engage in one United Way activity to achieve Gold Circle status.

Silver Circle Seal

Silver Circle Benefits

  • Recognition on United Way’s website.
  • Meet others who share your values and expand your network while giving back.
  • Invitations to Next Gen volunteer and networking events.
  • Opportunity to participate in CONNECT U, a leadership program where you’ll learn about local nonprofits, dive into the work of United Way, and build meaningful relationships with emerging leaders.
Gold Circle Seal

Gold Circle Benefits

  • All Silver Circle benefits, plus:
  • Invitation to select United Way Leadership Donor events where you’ll have opportunities to interact with business leaders and CEOs.

Next Gen Ambassador Circle Events

If you’re ready to begin your philanthropic journey and are age 35 or under, sign up for a Next Gen event, where you’ll meet new people, learn and engage in making our community a better place for everyone.

Next Gen Ambassador Circle Co-Chairs

The Next Generation Executive Committee are young professionals 35 and under who think strategically and play a leadership role with United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania to attract, retain, and engage a diverse group of community-minded individuals in supporting our region’s most vulnerable individuals and families. Interested in learning more? Please email us at [email protected]

2024-2025 Next Gen Ambassador Commitee

Alex Barron
Katie Belonus
Michelle Bocanegra
Nelson Cooper
Caroline DeFrank
Todd Fleming
Jonathan Franko
Kurt Gingrich
Kendall Gruidel
Alicia Hickmann
Mackenzie Hindman
Susan Kessler
Mary Krewduk
Emily Loeffelholz
Hope Mills
Michelle Montgomery
Taylor Morrow
Mike Neurohr
Renee Reitz
Dhananjay Shetty
Liz Taylor
Matty Tippit-Soto
Cam Viney

Next Gen Ambassador Circle Members

Next Gen Gold Ambassadors

Liam Alese
Courtney Averbach
Andrea Baker
Riley Belden-England
Peter Belechak
Katie Belonus
Charles Ellsworth Bergamo, ChSNC®
Caulin Bloom
Nicholas Boes
Mary Bradick
Nathaniel Brodsky
Abigale Brotz
Amanda K. Burns
Maxwell Cahn, CFP®, ChFC®, CPWA®
Lauren Campbell
Katie Capatolla
Jamie Carmona
Cayla Cauley
Andrew Colaizzi
Victoria Colfer
Victoria Colfer
Nelson Cooper
Claire Crater
Christine Crawford
Jonathon Crudup
Denaye Cunningham
Ronald Debiec
Caroline DeFrank
Julie Demaria
Julie DeMaria & Michael Iverson
Camila Deneen
Meghan Evans
Sarah Fisher
Jonathan Franko
Tonilynn Frazzini
Andrew Furjanic
Riley Galvis
Kearsten Garbenis
Kurt Gingrich
Natalie Gordon
Alexandra Greaves
Kendall Gruidel
Margaret Halligan
Michelle Harris
Marlee Hartenstein
Abigail Hartman
Tyler Hayes
Rachel Hefty
Alyssa Hernandez
Alicia Hickmann
Gabriel Holst
Aaron Horsfield
Catherine Hull
Alyssa Hull
Nadine Jackson
Zach Jarvis
Jordan Jasper
Anne Jiang
Taylor & Josiah Johnson
Jacquelynn Jordan M.Ed.
Crystal Joyce
Melissa J. Karidis Fleming
Megan Karsesnick
Megan Katich
Karly Kaufman
Brent Kennedy
Madeline Kennedy
Michael Kosko
Klassic Kowal
Stephanie J. Kuhns
Felicia Leksono
Cole Lennon
Kathleen & Blake Lertzman
Jack Lipovich
Emily Loeffelholz
Lydia & Tyler Logue
Megan Loughner
Jessica Magnifico
Jennifer Makowski
Ryan McGowan
Amanda McKenna
Rick McNulty
Michelle Montgomery
Matthew Morelli
Gina Morrison
Gina Morrison
Taylor Morrow
Emily Nally
Mike Neurohr
Angela DeFrank & Jake Nicolella
Paris Norman
Sara O’Toole Loevner
Kathryn Peluso
Sarah Pesi
Matthew Pulleo
Suzanne Quarantillo
Ben Renwick
Niki Rettig
Jasmine M. Robinson
Jack Rohan
Jennifer Schuchart
Leah Seader
Aaron Seckar
Stephanie Steren-Ruta
Joe Sterf
Jordan Talmadge
Liz Taylor
Matty Tippit-Soto
Molly Trott
Miles Urban
Alexander Vanlaningham
Joe Velesig
Daniel Wang
Sara Williams
Michael Witman
Yaqi Wo (沃亚琦), Ph.D.
Nathan & Allison Wolbert
Alexandra Wright
Hannah Youngworth
Tara Zurcher
Four Anonymous Contributors

Next Gen Silver Ambassadors

Bilal Afolabi
Miranda Akerley
Kevin Baird
Alex Barron
Richard Bochicchio
Amanda Bublinec
Jamie Crow
Lauren Ewing
Levi Fischer
Ms. Shanda Marie Gaffey
Dominique Godlewski-Bistarkey
Asia Gray
Caleb Grenek
Jeremy Haas
Destiny Hall
Amanda Hardt
Mackenzie Hindman
Taylor Hochard
Kathleen Kiszka
Kathleen Kiszka
Carrie Linz
Melissa Lowther
Brianna Lundy
Meera C. Martin
Lindsay Matolyak
Bre McKissick
Garrett McLaughlin
Derek Mcmahan
Hope Mills
Shelby Mitchell
Jazmine Moore
Cole Mori
Gwen Norsic
Emily O’Conly
Emily O’Conly
Valerie Peterson
Kaidia Pickels
Marisela Poblete
Renee Reitz
Sierra Richard
Mariel Saldutte
Hannah Samlall
Sarah Seader
Sarah Seader
Becca Simon
Jared Stewart
Bailey Varrati
Two Anonymous Contributors

Get In Touch

To learn more, volunteer, donate and join Next Gen Ambassadors, email us.