IN OCTOBER 2008,
WE LAUNCHED GENNEXT WITH A MISSION TO MOTIVATE THE NEXT GENERATION OF CENTRAL OHIO PROFESSIONALS.

We knew we could strengthen our community by creating an environment where community-minded individuals can participate in service projects and educational opportunities while connecting with their peers.

AND OUR VISION WAS CLEAR:

INSPIRE the next generation of leaders to become involved in strengthening a community in which EVERYONE has the aspirations, resources, and opportunities to reach their fullest potential.

We  CREATE CHANGE.

We  IMPROVE LIVES IN OUR COMMUNITY.

We  MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

We  LIVE UNITED.

WHY GENNEXT COLUMBUS?

Chances are, the reason you’re here is because you’re looking for a way to stretch. To grow. To make a difference in your community. And that’s what GenNext is all about. GenNext provides you and other young professionals with the opportunity to develop leadership skills by participating in community volunteer projects, educational activities and networking events. Events that will help both the development of the community and the development of you. Simply, we are young professionals focused on improving our community through volunteering!

We are GenNext and we are over 500 strong.

GenNext Columbus Steering Committee:

JESSICA THIMDIT, Chair

BRIAN HALAIKO, Co-Chair

TED BAUER, Membership

JESSICA SCHULTZ, Resource Development

MEGHAN HUMPHREYS, Events

CLARE BURNHAM, Events

MEGAN PICKENPAUGH, Education

To learn more about GenNext, send an email to gennext@uwcentralohio.org or call Melanie Murphy at 614-227-2700.