GiGi's NYC's Young Professional Board is comprised of early-career individuals who commit to contributing their time, talent, and treasure to host and support fundraising events, promote visibility of GiGi's NYC and its programs, and spread acceptance and awareness for the Down syndrome community.

Benefits of being a member include:

• Work directly with our staff, board of directors, founders, and other high-profile members of our community.
• Gain experience working with a non-profit.
• Deepen your understanding of Down syndrome.
• Become engaged and/or deepen your knowledge of issues affecting the Down syndrome community in a rewarding environment.
• Make an impact in the lives of people with Down syndrome.
• Networking opportunities.

Formed in 2018, the Young Professional Board has hosted over a dozen events. Their charity happy hours have raised over $3,000, and been attended by more than 200 new supporters.
The Young Professional Board also hosts GiGi's NYC's Annual Fashion Show, one of our most popular fundraising events. One year, our Fashion Show was hosted by Bloomingdales, where 30 models with Down syndrome strutted down the runway at one of the most famous department stores in the world! Our 2024 Fashion Show raised over $15,000, the most to date!

For more information about joining our Young Professional Board, please email us at nyc@gigisplayhouse.org.