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

Executive Director
Tina M. Weaver
She/They

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
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.