The NextGen Club.

Transforming the lives of our future world-changers.

Are you a young professional looking to make a difference and connect with like-minded peers? Join ALTSO’s NextGen Club: a dynamic group of emerging leaders creating their own events and campaigns to advance our mission of providing free mobility care to children in emerging countries.

Give Back.

A $50 monthly donation provides a wheelchair and secures your spot in the NextGen Club’s Young Leaders Circle.

Lead.

Gain meaningful leadership experience that elevates your career and sets you apart.

Connect.

Grow your network and foster new relationships with ambitious, purpose-driven peers and mentors.

Stay connected by signing up for the NextGen Club newsletter - be the first to know of events, campaigns, volunteering, meetups, and opportunities to engage with your peers.

 “The NextGen Club is an unstoppable force for change. We are grateful for and inspired by their dedication, energy, and proactive compassion, which are transforming the lives of so many children. As the leaders of tomorrow, they are making a lasting difference today.” – Gabriella Mueller-Evrard, Executive Director of ALTSO

Your Impact

Young Leaders Circle.

What is $50 a month to you? Maybe it’s the cost of a brunch with friends, an Uber ride, or a monthly subscription service. For a child living with a disability, $50 a month is the opportunity to receive an appropriately fitted wheelchair that gives them access to education, future employment, and the chance to live self-sufficiently.

We are excited to announce the launch of our Young Leaders Circle (YLC) for 20 and 30 somethings who want to make a difference. The only requirement for membership is a $50 monthly recurring contribution for a total for $600 annually. This giving level ensures the provision of a fitted wheelchair to a child in need through ALTSO’s programs.

As a member of the YLC you will receive:

Listing on the ALTSO website

Exclusive YLC event invitations
A monthly newsletter
One (1) item from the ALTSO merch store

Want to double your impact? Don’t forget to see if your employer will match your gift!

Young Leaders Circle Members

Shannon Fitzgerald

Kevin Leba

Anjuli Patel

Rogelio Gonzalez (Executive Committee)

Maggie Miller (Executive Committee)

Sandaly Kourouma

Dylan Shah

Jackie Chertock

Aidan Coffey

TaNia McClary

Join the YLC Executive Committee

Members have the chance to join our Executive Committee by recruiting three new members to the YLC within a fiscal year. By doing so, you will raise a total of $2,000 for ALTSO through personal and peer-fundraised philanthropy. As a member of the YLC Executive Committee you have the opportunity to join and participate in the NextGen Club Board’s annual planning sessions that take place in December/January.

Meet the NextGen Club Board.

Anjuli Patel, Founder
New York, NY

Anjuli was introduced to ALTSO in 2015. She formed the NextGen Club in 2018 after a few years of volunteering for the organization, with the intention of further supporting ALTSO’s mission. She is Deputy Chief of Staff at Dow Jones, collaborating with executives from brands like The Wall Street Journal and Barron’s Group in generating and testing new, ambitious ideas for growth. Anjuli has always had a passion for helping others in need and feels lucky to be able to use her work experience in marketing, events and business strategy to support ALTSO’s CoolKids and create a community of philanthropic young professionals.

Rogelio (Roy) Gonzalez, Strategic Partnerships Chair, Dallas
Dallas, TX

Roy is a Vice President at Goldman Sachs and joined the NextGen Club in 2020 after attending a networking and fundraising event. Since joining, Roy has participated in various virtual events to raise funds for ALTSO’s CoolKids. Roy’s involvement began in New York City and has continued after relocating to Texas by starting the NextGen Club, Dallas Chapter. Roy looks forward to leveraging his network and past experience to mobilize young professionals to engage with ALTSO.

Maggie Miller, Fundraising Chair
New York, NY

Maggie Miller joins the NextGeb Club Board with over seven years of frontline fundraising experience in health, education, and human services. She currently serves as a Major Gift Officer at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, raising funds for women's health. Maggie has worked at a variety of small and large nonprofits, including Weill Cornell Medicine and Columbia University, and provided fundraising consulting services to nonprofits at CCS Fundraising. Maggie holds a BA in Journalism and Public Relations from the University of Georgia and an MS in Nonprofit Management from Columbia University. Upon graduating Columbia's master's program, she joined the faculty as an Associate Instructor. She is grateful to have served ALTSO's mission as a junior board member since 2022.

Jackie Chertock, President
New York, NY

Jackie focuses on advancing ALTSO’s mission while leading the development of a strong and sustainable fundraising strategy for the NextGen Club. She serves as the primary liaison between ALTSO and the NextGen Club, working to grow the organization’s reach, impact, and visibility. Jackie partners closely with the leadership team to support their efforts and bring forward new, creative ideas that elevate awareness of ALTSO’s work and expand its community of supporters.

Sandaly Kourouma, Partnership Chair
New York, NY

Sandaly leads efforts to build and strengthen relationships with businesses, organizations, and community members in support of ALTSO’s mission. He secures sponsorships, raffle donations, and in-kind contributions, while also creating opportunities for meaningful engagement, collaboration, and networking. Through this work, Sandaly helps increase visibility for ALTSO, foster long-term partnerships, and connect communities in support of a shared purpose.

Aidan Coffey, Advocacy Chair
New York, NY

Aidan focuses on raising awareness of disability inclusion and advancing understanding of ALTSO’s mission. He engages with students and community members through outreach and event participation, helping to build support for advocacy efforts. Aidan also contributes to fundraising by securing raffle and auction donations and works to educate others on the importance of ALTSO’s Joshi prosthetic systems and its role in supporting our Cool Kids through adulthood.

TaNia McClary, Marketing and Communications Chair
New York, NY

TaNia oversees the development and organization of promotional materials to enhance visibility for ALTSO’s mission and events. She also supports recruitment efforts for the NextGen Club through tailored outreach and messaging. In addition, TaNia manages internal communications across the NGC and serves as the primary liaison for communications between the NextGen Club and ALTSO.