When young men and women stand together, there’s no limit to what we can do.
Founded in 2001, Genesis Young Leaders (GYL) is a group of young professionals who share a commitment to ending domestic violence in our community.
The mission of GYL is to eliminate family violence through volunteerism, education and community awareness. Members volunteer monthly with the children staying at our shelter, attend educational events and networking happy hours, and host one of the cornerstone events of the year, GYL Night Out.
Genesis Young Leaders are advocates and educators who believe that if we all work together the spread the same message, we can put an end to domestic violence.
Join today by signing up below. Questions? Contact Nicole Berg at nberg@genesisshelter.org or 214.389.7701.
When young men and women stand together, there’s no limit to what we can do.
Founded in 2001, Genesis Young Leaders (GYL) is a group of young professionals who share a commitment to ending domestic violence in our community.
The mission of GYL is to eliminate family violence through volunteerism, education and community awareness. Members volunteer monthly with the children staying at our shelter, attend educational events and networking happy hours, and host one of the cornerstone events of the year, GYL Night Out.
Genesis Young Leaders are advocates and educators who believe that if we all work together the spread the same message, we can put an end to domestic violence.
Join today by signing up below. Questions? Contact Nicole Berg at nberg@genesisshelter.org or 214.389.7701.
Be a leader in your community and take a stand against domestic abuse
Join Genesis Young Leaders Today!
A Patron Membership refers to a regular membership with an additional monetary donation. The added contribution is used to provide life-changing services to the 3,700 women and children who rely on Genesis each year.
You may join at any time of the year! Our membership drive is always open.
GYL Board of Directors
2024-2025 President
Michael Anorue
President-Elect
Kendal Bohnsack
Chief Executive Officer
Jan Langbein
Chief Development Officer
Amy Norton
Director of Community Engagement
Nicole Berg
GYL BOARD MEMBERS
Ashley Abbott
Odera Akachukwu
Michael Anorue
Courtney Arroyave
Christian Arroyave
Judalyn Arthoro
Melissa Barnes
Sarah Blettner
McCall Bohnsack
Kendal Bohnsack
Nikita Burns
Jessi Cain
Anna Grace Carey
Meagan Champan
Elle Congelliere
Matthew Davis
Brian Dean
Ally Van Deuren
Holly Dozier
Patrick Fogiel
Alex Grady
Laken Heckard
Brownlee Hopkins
Greg Hopkins
Meredith Hughes
Mechelle Jimenez
Sarah Long
Carly Mann
Brittany McMahon
Courtney Moeslein
Rachel Mpala
Kennedy Newbanks
Brian Pang
Dominique Patton
Lynett Perez
Caylee Phillip
Caitlin Ross
Samhaoir Ruland
Haley Schwab
Hayden Smith
Umema Syed
Frances Tubb
Avery Walker
Nikki West
Taylor Wolf
Katherine Zoppi