ABOUT
We are here to work with fitness spaces & our community to educate and provide training to those spaces.
HOW WE GOT OUR START
In 2011, we hosted the first “OUTWOD” gay CrossFit meetup in New York City. Now, known as The OUT Foundation, we are a nationally recognized organization.
Walking into a fitness environment is already intimidating, especially if you’re new. LGBTQ+ people face even more of a barrier finding safety and comfort in traditional fitness spaces. That’s why we’re here.
Through our programs, we work to ensure the success of LGBTQ+ individuals by removing the obstacles that prevent access and participation in fitness, health, and wellness spaces. Members of the LGBTQ+ community want a space to feel like themselves and not worry about the danger of wearing a rainbow shirt, bringing their partner, or using the restroom they want in gyms.
Our mission
The OUT Foundation’s mission is to remove the barriers that block LGBTQ+ individuals’ from access and participation in fitness, health, and wellness, ensuring their success.
We are dedicated to nurturing, empowering, and celebrating LGBTQ+ bodies and minds, guaranteeing our community thrives.
WE BELIEVE in TRANSPARENCY
The OUT Foundation 990 Tax Forms
The OUT Foundation Impact Reports
The OUT Foundation is a recognized 501(c)(3) and Platinum-level GuideStar participant
Staff Team
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Tina M. Weaver
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR She/They
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Paul Raker
VICE PRESIDENT, Operations and Communications He/Him
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Karina Damiani
SENIOR DIRECTOR, Community and Partner Engagement She/Her
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Roderick Howard
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR He/Him
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Jessica Stein
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT She/They
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Jane Martin
MANAGER, OUTAIM—Education and Learning They/Them
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China Antoine
MANAGER, OUTHealth—Health Navigator She/Her
Board of Directors
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Janine Nicole
PRESIDENT She/Her
GRID Athlete - Head Coach & GM of JCFIT
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Alex Gray
VICE PRESIDENT He/Him
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Eddie Plata
SECRETARY He/Him
Executive Director - Opportunity Project, Inc.
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Robert Buck
BOARD MEMBER He/Him
VP Human Resources Business Partners - Vertex Pharmaceuticals
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Taylar Stallings
BOARD MEMBER She/Her
10X All Time Powerlifting World Record Holder - Owner of TaylarMadeAthletics
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Rogelio J. Capote
BOARD MEMBER He/Him
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Corrine Hill
BOARD MEMBER She/Her
Vice President of Patient Services - Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains
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Eduardo Placer
BOARD MEMBER He/Him
CEO & Fearless Founder - Fearless Communications
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Rob Kearney
BOARD MEMBER He/Him
Head Trainer - HWPO
World’s Strongest Gay -
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Jessica Fisher
BOARD MEMBER She/Her
Vice President, Global HR - Bank of America
OUT Ambassadors
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Anastasia Lowe
[she/her]
Professional Athlete
CrossFit
PUMA Ambassador -
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Jo Murdock
[she/her]
Studio Trainer & Ambassdor
Lululemon -
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Amazin LeThi
[she/her]
Former Competitive Bodybuilder
International LGBTQ+ Sports Advocate -
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Nuno Costa
[he/him]
Flowmaster
CrossFit Headquarters -
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Fallon Fox
[she/her]
Professional Athlete
Mixed Martial Arts -
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Angel Flores
[she/her]
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Taylar Stallings
[she/her]
Grid League Athlete
Orlando Aces
The OUT Foundation is happy to highlight partners that have contributed in support of our mission.
These contributions bolster us in supporting LGBTQ+ athletes in our OUTAthlete program, providing health services through OUTHealth, fostering inclusive spaces through OUTAthletics, and providing tailored DEI training and guidance through OUTAIM.
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Read our blogs
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Work with us
The OUT Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to remove the barriers that block LGBTQ+ individuals’ access and participation in fitness, health, and wellness.