Young Professionals Committee

About YPC

The Greater New York Metro Young Professionals Committee (YPC) is a group of young professionals (ages 22-40) who come together to make a difference for those living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) by actively supporting Breakthrough T1D and T1D research. Thanks in part to our efforts, those living with T1D are experiencing fewer dangerous highs and lows, fewer finger pokes and injections, more time-in-range, more affordable insulin, and more.

Breakthrough T1D’s Young Professionals Committee is your link to the local community; whether you find yourself in your hometown or a brand new city, Breakthrough T1D is here to provide a network of friends and connections who share your passion for driving T1D breakthroughs through fundraising, advocacy, volunteering, and education.

Our members have unique ties to T1D – many live with it, others are connected through friends or family, and some simply have a passion for the cause. The common thread: we all want to turn type one into type none.

Upcoming Events:

Thursday, May 14: Rock the Cure

The Young Professionals Committee generally hosts a happy hour or event the third Thursday of each month. Check the NYC events calendar for the updated details on location!

If interested in joining the YPC, please contact:

Breakthrough T1D Chapter Liaison: Carolyn Brown, cbrown@BreakthroughT1D.org 

Breakthrough T1D Greater New York Metro YPC: GNYM_YPC@BreakthroughT1D.org

Follow us on Instagram @NYC.T1D.YPC

Meet the 2025 – 2026 YPC Executive Board

Christina Coughlin, President

• Christina was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2010 at 12 years old and has been involved with Breakthrough T1D since moving to New York City. She graduated from Georgetown University in 2019 with a degree in psychology & music, and now lives in the East Village.

Grace Choi, Vice-President

• Grace is originally from Delaware but moved to New York for school and hasn’t left since. Grace works in finance but outside of work is where she thinks her life starts. Grace was diagnosed with T1D at the age of 21 in a dramatic whirlwind of events, and says every year since then has been a blessing. Fun fact: Grace has a lab-mix dog named Kenobi with her partner who also has T1D!

Jon Marcus, Rock the Cure President

• Jon has been involved with Breakthrough T1D since he was first diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 20 years ago. He and his family have been involved in a number of ways over the last 20 years. His mother was a former Board member, and his family was a top fundraiser for the former Long Island Chapter. Jon also ran the 2022 NYC Marathon as a part of Team Breakthrough T1D!

Catherine Mullen, Events Chair

• Catherine was diagnosed with T1D at the age of 13 months and is a proud supporter of Breakthrough T1D and our mission. Professionally, Catherine is a Manager at PwC and enjoys traveling, exploring NYC restaurants with friends, and spending time spinning, skiing and going to the beach.

Mitchell Siegel, Co-Corporate Sponsorship Chair

• Mitchell was diagnosed with T1D in 2009 and has since volunteered for Breakthrough T1D as a mentor and youth ambassador. Mitchell is a corporate associate at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, a law firm based in Midtown. He graduated from Duke University, and then NYU School of Law in May 2023. In his free time, Mitchell enjoys playing bass guitar in his cover band (the Rikkies) in addition to traveling and fitness.

Tyler Edmisten, Co-Corporate Sponsorship Chair

• Tyler was diagnosed in March 2021 and has been involved with Breakthrough T1D after being introduced by his coworker at Bank of America. Tyler went to UNC Wilmington and now works as a Trader for JP Morgan & Chase.

Emily Borst, Membership Engagement Chair

• Emily was diagnosed with T1D in 2001, and originally from the Boston area she led many walks there. She has been living in NYC since 2023 and now works as an Associate Manager at Stryker.