Class of 2027

Sarah (Manhattan)

I joined nextgen because I valued the opportunity and support it would provide me in growing my abilities to help the community and give me the experience of exercising philanthropy.

Ava (Manhattan)

Being part of nextgen means I get to work with other like-minded teenagers who want to make a difference in our local community.

Lux (Queens)

I care about creating a welcoming space and making sure everyone feels included and I am excited to grow as a leader and be someone people can count on. 

Ariella (Queens)

I joined to have the chance to plan events, build new skills and connect with others seeking to learn how to make a difference. 

Nextgen Leadership Alumni

Rehaan (Manhattan)

Student at Cornell University

I joined nextgen because I wanted to give to the community and learn more about nonprofit management and the grant process.

Vivian (Queens)

Student at Case Western Reserve University

I joined because I believe that community service is so important with people my age and I believe nextgen is both such a great medium to do community service. Also, it is such a great way to meet like minded, and aged, individuals that appreciate community service. 

Lauren (Manhattan)

Student at Carnegie Mellon University

My brother was a founding member who encouraged me to join, which gave me a chance to engage in making a meaningful impact through our grants and community service events. As well as meeting other kids in the city in a pressure-free, open environment.

Ana (Queens)

Student at Johns Hopkins University

I joined nextgen because I wanted to give to the community and learn more about nonprofit management and the grant process.

Jaden (Brooklyn)

Student at CUNY Baruch

I was introduced to Nextgen by a friend, I wasn’t too sure what exactly I’d be doing but I knew it was for a great cause. After my first event with Nextgen, I felt that I had made a difference in people's lives, which was more than enough to make me come to every event.

Peter (Long Island)

Student at University of Texas at Austin

I joined nextgen because it is a good cause and I enjoy giving back and helping my community. 

Aniyah (Brooklyn)

Student at SUNY Albany

I joined nextgen to help with social media because I love the mission to help others in our city. 

Madison (Brooklyn)

Student at Temple University

I joined nextgen because I recognize the need for community and I value their mission to help make an impact.