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.
OUR TEAM
Director of Programs
Erinn Furey-Militano
She/Her
Communications Manager
Elsa Wottor
She/Her
Programs Coordinator
Karina Damiani
She/Her
Education & Training Coordinator
Erin Pustarfi
She/They
Master’s Level Social Work Intern
Megan Rait
She/Her
Master’s Level Social Work Intern
J Scates
Any/All Pronouns
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
Janine Hunter
She/Her
Treasurer
James Vergara
He/Him
Secretary
Alex Gray
He/Him
Board Member
Robert Buck
He/Him
Board Member
Kevin Moore
He/Him
Board Member
Taylar Stallings
She/Her
Board Member
Eduardo Placer
He/Him
Board Member
Eddie Plata
He/Him
OUR STORY
In 2011 our founder, Will Lanier, hosted the first “OUTWOD” gay CrossFit meetup in NYC. Now known as The OUT Foundation, we are a nationally recognized nonprofit 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 dangers of wearing a rainbow shirt, bringing their partner, or using the restroom they want in gyms. The OUT Foundation is here to work with fitness spaces and our community to educate and provide those spaces.