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| − | [[Gen Next]] is an "exclusive, Membership-driven organization of successful and committed individuals aimed at overcoming generational challenges in three areas: economic growth, education and international security". <ref> "[http://www.gen-next.org/about/overview/ Gen Next: Overview]" Gen-Next.org, accessed on 14 October 2010 </ref> It has two sister groups, the Gen Next Foundation, and the Gen Next Political Action Committee.<ref name="OCR180614">Deepa Bharath, [http://www.ocregister.com/articles/michaelis-614683-frenett-kaleka.html Newport Beach-based Gen Next fights terrorism around the world], ''Orange County Register'', 18 May 2014.</ref> | + | [[Gen Next]] is an "exclusive, Membership-driven organization of successful and committed individuals aimed at overcoming generational challenges in three areas: economic growth, education and international security". <ref> "[http://www.gen-next.org/about/overview/ Gen Next: Overview]" Gen-Next.org, accessed on 14 October 2010 </ref> It has two sister groups, the Gen Next Foundation, and the Gen Next Political Action Committee.<ref name="OCR180614">Deepa Bharath, [http://www.ocregister.com/articles/michaelis-614683-frenett-kaleka.html Newport Beach-based Gen Next fights terrorism around the world], ''Orange County Register'', 18 May 2014.</ref> |
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Gen Next was reportedly in existence in startup mode in 2005, when CEO [[Michael P. Davidson]] was hired as the organisation's first staffer.<ref name="YPLS">[http://ypleadershipsummit.com/michael-p-davidson/ Michael P. Davidson], Young Professionals Leadership Summit, 1 December 2016.</ref> | + | Gen Next was reportedly in existence in startup mode in 2005, when CEO [[Michael P. Davidson]] was hired as the organisation's first staffer.<ref name="YPLS">[http://ypleadershipsummit.com/michael-p-davidson/ Michael P. Davidson], Young Professionals Leadership Summit, 1 December 2016.</ref> The Gen Next Political Action Committee appears to have been its earliest institutional form.<ref name="MacBul">[http://gennext.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Gen-Next-Foundation-Executive-Director-Position-Description.pdf Position Specification: Executive Director, Gen Next Foundation], McDermott & Bull, accessed 5 December 2016.</ref> |
Gen Next was incorporated in California on 4 October 2008.<ref>California Secretary of State filing, accessed 1 December 2016.</ref> According to the ''Orange County Register'' it was founded by real estate executive [[Paul Makarechian]].<ref name="OCR180614">Deepa Bharath, [http://www.ocregister.com/articles/michaelis-614683-frenett-kaleka.html Newport Beach-based Gen Next fights terrorism around the world], ''Orange County Register'', 18 May 2014.</ref> [[Roman Tsunder]] was also a co-founder.<ref> "[http://www.movements.org/pages/team Alliance for Youth Movements Profiles]" Movements.org, accessed on 14 October 2010 </ref> | Gen Next was incorporated in California on 4 October 2008.<ref>California Secretary of State filing, accessed 1 December 2016.</ref> According to the ''Orange County Register'' it was founded by real estate executive [[Paul Makarechian]].<ref name="OCR180614">Deepa Bharath, [http://www.ocregister.com/articles/michaelis-614683-frenett-kaleka.html Newport Beach-based Gen Next fights terrorism around the world], ''Orange County Register'', 18 May 2014.</ref> [[Roman Tsunder]] was also a co-founder.<ref> "[http://www.movements.org/pages/team Alliance for Youth Movements Profiles]" Movements.org, accessed on 14 October 2010 </ref> | ||
Revision as of 17:55, 5 December 2016
Gen Next is an "exclusive, Membership-driven organization of successful and committed individuals aimed at overcoming generational challenges in three areas: economic growth, education and international security". [1] It has two sister groups, the Gen Next Foundation, and the Gen Next Political Action Committee.[2]
Contents
History
Gen Next was reportedly in existence in startup mode in 2005, when CEO Michael P. Davidson was hired as the organisation's first staffer.[3] The Gen Next Political Action Committee appears to have been its earliest institutional form.[4]
Gen Next was incorporated in California on 4 October 2008.[5] According to the Orange County Register it was founded by real estate executive Paul Makarechian.[2] Roman Tsunder was also a co-founder.[6]
Ventures incubated by Gen Next include Movements.org co-founded by Gen Next members Jason Lieberman, Roman Tsunder and Jared Cohen in 2008.[4]
The Gen Next Foundation was launched by Gen Next members in 2010.[3]
Counter-extremism
Gen Next is a funder of the online think-tank Against Violent Extremism, formed in collaboration with Google Ideas and the Institute for Strategic Dialogue.[2]
Gen Equity PAC
The Gen Equity PAC is a political action committee linked to Gen Next. While Gen Next describes itself as non-partisan, Opensecrets.org has described Gen Equity as strongly Republican.[2]
The PAC has donated to Republican candidates and on the 30 June 2009, gave $5000 to the National Republican Congressional Committee. [7]
Membership
Members are only admitted after being invited to join and pay a $10,000 annual contribution. [8] To be invited to join Gen Next, you are first required to have been nominated by two active members of the group. [9] As of May 2014, Gen Next had 212 members.[2] Members include:
Glen Ackerman[2] | Brian Calle[2] | Kevin Chavous[4] | Jason Childs[10] | Jared Cohen[10] | Amanda Currie[2] | Jon Fleischman[2] | Jeff Gehl[10] | Jason Liebman[10] | William H. Lyon[2] [ Rep. Kevin McCarthy[4] | Dan McClory[4] | Ken Mehlman[4] | Micha Mikailian[2] | Maajid Nawaz[4] | Farah Pandith[4] | Jared Polis[4] | Pierre-Richard Prosper[4] | Vinny Smith[4] | Roman Tsunder[10] | Yuri Vanetik[4] | Juan C. Zarate[2]
People
Gen Next Foundation board (2014)
- Michael P. Davidson - President
- Paul Makarechian - Chairman
- Yuri Vanetik - Treasurer
- DJ Burke - Secretary
- Todd Rustman - Director
- Roman Tsunder - Director
- Ambassador Pierre-Richard Prosper - director.
- Dan McClory - director[11]
Gen Next Foundation Staff
- Lindsey Burns - Executive Director.[12]
Contact
- Address: 4100 MACARTHUR BLVD, STE 150. NEWPORT BEACH CA 92660.
External resources
- Gen Next Website
- Gen Equity PAC, Opensecrets.org
Notes
- ↑ "Gen Next: Overview" Gen-Next.org, accessed on 14 October 2010
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 Deepa Bharath, Newport Beach-based Gen Next fights terrorism around the world, Orange County Register, 18 May 2014.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Michael P. Davidson, Young Professionals Leadership Summit, 1 December 2016.
- ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 Position Specification: Executive Director, Gen Next Foundation, McDermott & Bull, accessed 5 December 2016.
- ↑ California Secretary of State filing, accessed 1 December 2016.
- ↑ "Alliance for Youth Movements Profiles" Movements.org, accessed on 14 October 2010
- ↑ "FEC Disclourse Report" FEC.org, accessed on 14 October 2010
- ↑ "Gen Next: Member Profiles" Gen-Next.org, accessed 14 October 2010
- ↑ "Gen Next: Become a Member" Gen-Next.org, accessed on 14 October 2010
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 "Gen Next: Membership Profiles" Gen-Next.org, accessed on 14 October 2010
- ↑ Generation Next Foundation, Form 990, 2014, Foundation Center.
- ↑ Gen Next Foundation, Guidestar, accessed 30 November 2016.
