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

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Programs Coordinator

Karina Damiani

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Education & Training Coordinator

Erin Pustarfi

She/They

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President

Janine Hunter

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Treasurer

James Vergara

He/Him

Secretary

Alex Gray

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Board Member

Robert Buck

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Board Member

Kevin Moore

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Board Member

Taylar Stallings

She/Her

Board Member

Eduardo Placer

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Board Member

Eddie Plata

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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.

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