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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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Take the next step:

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

Katie Abramowich
Emily Accorsi
Andrea Baker
Riley Belden-England
Katie Belonus
Casey Bowser
Sarah Brennan
Amanda Burns
Maxwell Cahn, CFP®, ChFC®, CPWA®
Lauren Campbell
Katie Capatolla
Jamie Carmona
Cayla Cauley
Kelli Coghill
Andrew Colaizzi
Brad Colvin
Tinisi Cooper
NelsonCooper
Michael Coutinho
Claire Crater
Christine Crawford
Jonathon Crudup
Denaye Cunningham
Will Danks
Ronald Debiec
Amber Deemer
Caroline DeFrank
Angela DeFrank
Michelle Doyle
Meghan Evans
Brian Ferrier
Sarah Fisher
Grant Fleming
Todd Fleming
Jonathan Franko
Tonilynn Frazzini
Kurt Gingrich
Natalie Gordon
Kendall Gruidel
Danielle Haffely
Margaret Haggerty
Michelle Harris
Jenna Hasson Pomposini
Erin Hatley
Nakeena Hayden
Jessica Henry
Aaron Horsfield
Catherine Hull
Nadine Jackson
Jordan Jasper
Taylor & Josiah Johsnon
Jacquelynn Jordan
Megan Karsesnick
Blake Keller
Madeline Kennedy
Brent Kennedy
Rachel Kernic
Susan Kessler
Michael Kosko
Katie Kramer Tear
Catherine C. Kraynik, M.S.
Mary Krewduk
Stephanie J. Kuhns
Felicia Leksono
Cole Lennon
Jack Lipovich
Emily Loeffelholz
Lydia & Tyler Logue
Alexandra Lype
Jennifer Makowski
Ryan McGowan
Amanda McKenna
Rick McNulty
Julie DeMarie & Michael Iverson
Lindsay Mirarchi
Michelle Montgomery
Matthew Morelli
Taylor Morrow
Emily Nally
Mike Neurohr
Anastasia Nolte
Paris Norman
Sara O’Toole Loevner
Kathryn Peluso
Danielle Pennesi
Gabrielle Pettinato
Alaina Plungin
Matthew Pulleo
Kaavya Ramesh
Ben Renwick
Jasmine Robinson
Kara Rubio
Bryan K. Runyon
Leah Seader
Aaron Seckar
Joshua Staniscia
Joe Sterf
Colleen A. Sullivan
Matty Tippit-Soto
Molly Trott
Miles Urban
Daniel Wang
Yaqi Wo (沃亚琦), Ph.D.
Nathan & Allison Wolbert
Alexandra Wright
Hannah Youngworth
Colin Zlotnicki
Tara Zurcher
Six Anonymous Contributors

Next Gen Silver Ambassadors

Alex Barron
Richard Bochicchio
Abigale Brotz
Amanda Bublinec
Garrett Clark
Charles Ellsworth Bergamo
Levi Fischer
Dominique Godlewski-Bistarkey
Amanda Hardt
Alyssa Hernandez
Alicia Hickmann
Mackenzie Hindman
Lindsay Isenberg
Alex Killinger
Kaitlin Licause
Brianna Lundy
Meera C. Martin
Garrett McLaughlin
Hope Mills
Rob Mitchell
Lindsey Penz
Valerie Peterson
Kaidia Pickles
Renee Reitz
Hannah Samlall
Alex Sanzone
Sarah Seader
Ariel Shasko
Camille Sotomayor
Jared Stewart
Jordan Talmadge
Joe Velesig
Aimee Verardi
Katherine Watson
Garrett Williams
Shannon Ye
Melissa
Seven Anonymous Contributors

Get In Touch

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