THE BEGINNING
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
What we’re all about
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, TAC engages thousands of music fans to take action on the North American and European tours of artists including boygenius, Remi Wolf, Lizzy McAlpine, Bleachers, and more; wrote a letter in support of the Equality Act in 2021 that was signed by over 350 musicians including Elton John, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande; and produces an annual Talent Show in NYC headlined with talented and groundbreaking artists including Taylor Swift, Lorde, The National, Hayley Kiyoko, Sam Jay, Lana Del Rey, and many more.
“We worked closely with (TAC), to organize tabling for our fans, educating them about local and national organizations that work to defend LGBTQ rights, abortion access… putting together bespoke experiences in every city for our crowds. The resource we had was people’s attention, and the resource they offered in return was their time, dedication, expertise, volunteerism, and hopefulness.”
– Lucy Dacus
OUR TEAM
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
Head of Touring and Charitable Partnerships
With a background in music business and non-profit operations, Chris is excited to bring his experience to creating social and cultural change among the LGBTQIA+ community.
BRIAN ROQUE
Head of Digital Communications
Brian has worked as an entertainment writer, interviewer, and short-form video specialist. He aims to focus on storytelling through social media.
MELISSA SHURKIN
Sound Studios Project Lead
Melissa brings years of experience creating and growing nonprofit programs to ensure that LGBTQ youth can share their talent and voices with the world.
THE 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 TAC as the previous
co-owner of Novel Ingredients, which was acquired by GenNx360
THE FOUNDING BOARD