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Next Gen Ambassador Circle–now 180 members and counting–was created to provide young professionals, 35 and under and their allies, opportunities to engage, network and volunteer in our community. You’ll connect with like-minded 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 or an ally, 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

Katie Belonus
Michelle Bocanegra
Nelson Cooper
Caroline DeFrank
Todd Fleming
Jonathan Franko
Kendall Gruidel
Alicia Hickmann
Mackenzie Hindman
Catherine Hull
Susan Kessler
Emily Loeffelholz
Hope Mills
Michelle Montgomery
Taylor Morrow
Mike Neurohr
Liz Taylor
Matty Tippit-Soto

Next Gen Ambassador Circle Members

Next Gen Gold Ambassadors

Liam Alese
Courtney Averbach
Andrea Baker
Michael Bealmear
Riley Belden-England
Peter Belechak
Katie Belonus
Charles Ellsworth Bergamo, ChSNC®
Caulin Bloom
Nicholas Boes
Mary Bradick
Nathaniel Brodsky
Amanda K. Burns
Lauren Campbell
Katie Capatolla
Jamie Carmona
Cayla Cauley
Brad Colvin
Blucher Cooper
Nelson Cooper
Caire Crater
Christine Crawford
Brianna Crawford
Denaye Cunningham
Ronald Debiec
Angela DeFrank Nicolella & Jake Nicolella
Caroline DeFrank
Julie Demaria
Camila Deneen
Mr. Logan Dietz
Margaret Edwards
Meghan Evans
Sarah Fisher
Todd Fleming
Ashley Formato
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
Mackenzie Hindman
Aaron Horsfield
Catherine Hull
Alyssa Hull
Julie DeMaria & Michael Iverson
Nadine Jackson
Zach Jarvis
Jordan Jasper
Anne Jiang
Jacquelynn Jordan M.Ed.
Crystal Joyce
Melissa J. Karidis Fleming
Megan Karsesnick
Megan Katich
Karly Kaufman
Madeline Kennedy
Brent Kennedy
Michael Kosko
Klassic Kowal
Stephanie J. Kuhns
Ms. Breanna Larson
Felicia Leksono
Cole Lennon
Kathleen & Blake Lertzman
Jack Lipovich
Emily Loeffelholz
Lydia & Tyler Logue
Megan Loughner
Jennifer Makowski
Jonathan McCreary
Ryan McGowan
Amanda McKenna
Rick McNulty
Michelle Montgomery
Gabrielle Morella
Matthew Morelli
Gina Morrison
Taylor Morrow
Emily Nally
Mike Neurohr
Cara Nicoletti
Paris Norman
Sara O’Toole Loevner
Mike Pelino
Kathryn Peluso
Sarah Pesi
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
Brent Ulreich
Miles Urban
Alexander Vanlaningham
Joe Velesig
Victoria Venturella
Daniel Wang
Ryan Warsing
Sara Williams
Michael Witman
Yaqi Wo (沃亚琦), Ph.D.
Nathan & Allison Wolbert
Alexandra Wright
Hannah Youngworth
Ms. Emma Golock-O’Toole
Colin Zlotnicki
Tara Zurcher
Seven Anonymous Contributors

Next Gen Silver Ambassadors

Bilal Afolabi
Miranda Akerley
Kevin Baird
Alex Barron
Richard Bochicchio
Abigale Brotz
Amanda Bublinec
Garrett Clark
Jamie Crow
Lauren Ewing
Dominique Godlewski-Bistarkey
Matthew Good
Asia Gray
Caleb Grenek
Jeremy Haas
Destiny Hall
Amanda Hardt
Taylor Hochard
Kathleen Kiszka
Noel Kristoff
Carrie Linz
Melissa Lowther
Brianna Lundy
Lindsay Matolyak
Brandon McHugh
Bre McKissick
Garrett McLaughlin
Derek Mcmahan
Hope Mills
Shelby Mitchell
William Moore
Jazmine Moore
Cole Mori
Gwen Norsic
Emily O’Conly
Valerie Peterson
Marisela Poblete
Tara Ponitz
Kyle Puskar
Renee Reitz
Sierra Richard
Anne Rummell
Mariel Saldutte
Hannah Samlall
Sarah Seader
Dhananjay Shetty
Michela Sieber
Becca Simon
Jared Stewart
Ms. Shanda Marie Gaffey
Helen Van Der Sluis
Bailey Varrati
One Anonymous Contributor

Get In Touch

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