Our Story
From Nina Simone’s Mississippi Burning to Pete Seeger’s If I Had a Hammer, music has always shed light on injustice and invigorated social movements. TAC believes that we all should use our voice to fight discrimination.
THE ALLY COALITION PROVIDES CRITICAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED TO BETTERING THE LIVES OF LGBTQ YOUTH AND RAISES AWARENESS ABOUT THE SYSTEMIC INEQUALITIES FACING THE LGBTQ POPULATION.
Why It’s Important
LGBTQ+ youth disproportionately experience homelessness compared to their straight and cisgender peers and are more likely to experience assault, trauma, depression, and suicide when compared to non-LGBTQ+ populations.
40% of youth (1.6 million) experiencing homelessness identify as LGBTQ+.
Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago
45% of LGBTQ youth seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year, including more than half of transgender and non-binary youth.
The Trevor Project
In 2021, over 180 bills targeting trans youth and LGBTQ people were introduced into legislation.
The Human Rights Campaign
Our History
Founded in 2013 by Jack Antonoff (Bleachers) and fashion designer Rachel Antonoff, TAC is committed to bettering the lives of LGBTQ youth through tours, social media campaigns and collaborative partnerships, providing meaningful support to organizations serving LGBTQ Youth. With TAC’s unique connection to the entertainment industry, the artists they partner with use their platforms to raise awareness of the systemic inequalities facing the LGBTQ population and activate prominent members of the creative community and their fan bases to engage with these issues in meaningful and impactful ways.
Today
Over the past few decades, the LGBTQ Community has made incredible progress and strides towards full equality. But there remains important work to be done: LGBTQ youth are far more likely to be victims of depression, violence, bullying, and suicide. Last year, over 30 states tried to pass anti-LGBTQ legislation.
With this in mind, The Ally Coalition engages thousands of music fans to take action on the North American and European tours of artists including Troye Sivan, PVRIS, Frank Turner, Bleachers, and more; worked with Janet Mock to gather 40,000 people to support transgender students; and produces an annual Talent Show in NYC headlined with talented and groundbreaking artists from Taylor Swift to Lorde, The National, Hayley Kiyoko, Sasheer Zamata, Lana Del Rey, and many more.
Today
Over the past few decades, the LGBTQ Community has made incredible progress and strides towards full equality. But there remains important work to be done: LGBTQ youth are far more likely to be victims of depression, violence, bullying, and suicide. Last year, over 30 states tried to pass anti-LGBTQ legislation.
With this in mind, The Ally Coalition engages thousands of music fans to take action on the North American and European tours of artists including Troye Sivan, PVRIS, Frank Turner, Bleachers, and more; worked with Janet Mock to gather 40,000 people to support transgender students; and produces an annual Talent Show in NYC headlined with talented and groundbreaking artists from Taylor Swift to Lorde, The National, Hayley Kiyoko, Sasheer Zamata, Lana Del Rey, and many more.
Our Staff
Jeb Gutelius
Executive Director
With over two decades in the social good space, Jeb has created innovative change across urban education, women’s empowerment, and LGBTQ homelessness.
Geoff Morrissey
Director of Operations and Community Engagement
Geoff has worked as a music journalist, on-air personality, and as an award-winning political reporter. He aims to make activism accessible to all.
Chris Pahler
Events and Outreach Manager
Chris comes from a background of non-profit leadership, having worked for most of his career in the mental health field. With a degree in music business, Chris is excited to bring his experience to creat social + cultural change.
Brian Roque
Social Media Manager
Jeb Gutelius
Executive Director
With over two decades in the social good space, Jeb has created innovative change across urban education, women’s empowerment, and LGBTQ homelessness.
Geoff Morrissey
Director of Operations and Community Engagement
Geoff has worked as a music journalist, on-air personality, and as an award-winning political reporter. He aims to make activism accessible to all.
Our Board
Andrew Snyder
Andy runs Thinkwell NYC, an agency specializing in materials for publicity, marketing, advertising, and public events.
Rachel Antonoff
Rachel is TAC’s co-founder and a critically acclaimed fashion designer known for her politically aware and equality driven collections.
Greg Brown
Greg is the Executive Vice President of ICON Interactive and previous founder of the interactive agency PROD4ever.
Jack Antonoff
Jack is TAC’s co-founder and a Grammy award-winning musician and producer. He currently makes music as Bleachers.
Rick Miramontez
Rick works as a publicist for his NYC based PR firm, DKC O&M.
Joel Flatow
Joel is the Senior Vice President of Artist & Industry Relations and Chief of West Coast Operations at the Recording Industry Association of America.
Rick Antonoff
Rick comes to The Ally Coalition as the previous co-owner of Novel Ingredients, which was acquired by GenNx360.
Rick Miramontez
Rick works as a publicist for his NYC based PR firm, DKC O&M.
Joel Flatow
Joel is the Senior Vice President of Artist & Industry Relations and Chief of West Coast Operations at the Recording Industry Association of America.
Rick Antonoff
Rick comes to The Ally Coalition as the previous co-owner of Novel Ingredients, which was acquired by GenNx360.
Founding Board
Jack Antonoff
Rachel Antonoff
Andrew Dost
