Join Us

Be part of what comes next

Apareció is built through a community of mentors, partners, volunteers, and supporters who believe in expanding opportunity for young women.
There are many ways to be part of this work—each one helping to move it forward.

Ways to Support

Give

Support Apareció’s programs and help expand access and opportunity.
Donate

Mentor

Work directly with students and help build confidence, perspective, and direction.
Become a Mentor

Partner

Collaborate with Apareció to provide exposure, opportunities, and support.
Partner With Us

Sponsor a Student

Help create access to experiences and opportunities for a young woman.
Sponsor a Student

Volunteer

Support students directly by giving your time, presence, and perspective in moments that build confidence and direction.
Volunteer

A community behind the work

Apareció collaborates with schools, organizations, and companies that help bring this work to life—from mentorship to real-world exposure.

Candace Jordan

Philanthropist and Acclaimed Journalist (Women's Board)

Justin E. Arnett

Creative Director, BeCo (Advisory Board)

Emely Matus

Head of Marketing, Co-Chair of LTNtech Voices, 1877 (Advisory Board)

Founder and marketing leader building intentional brands at the intersection of design, technology, culture, and community.

Head of Marketing at 1871, driving brand growth through digital expansion, partnerships, and experiences that power Chicago’s tech ecosystem and beyond.

Founder of SevenThirty, creating productivity tools designed to support individuals’ unique planning, organizing, and goal-setting needs.

Speaker and community builder raising underrepresented voices and shaping more inclusive ecosystems.

Sophie Burda

Casualty Underwriter, National Accounts at Zurich North America (Woman's Board)

Meredith Marks

Founder, Meredith Marks Jewelry (Woman's Board)

Michael Larsen

Commercial Content Creator and Co-Owner, Larsen&Talbert Photography (Advisory Board)

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