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:

Mental Health and T1D, with Stephanie Drew, LCSW: November 20, 6pm

Save the Date!

Rock the Cure: May 14, 2026

Our biggest fundraiser of the year will take place Thursday, May 14^th again at Downtown Social. More information and where to buy tickets will be released in 2026, but be sure to save the date for an unforgettable night. If you’re interested in learning more about this event or joining the 2026 Rock the Cure Committee reach out to Carolyn Brown

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 YPC 2025 – 2026 Executive Board

Christina Coughlin, President

• Christina Coughlin was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2010 at 12 years old and has recently 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 working as a content strategist for Vice Media.

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!

Catherine Mullen, Events Chair

• Catherine is excited to be the Events Chair for YPC this year. Having been diagnosed with T1D at the age of 13 months, Catherine 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.  

Anna Mai, Marketing & Social Media Chair

Emily Borst, Membership Engagement Chair

Mitchell Siegel, Co-Corporate Sponsorship Chair 

• Mitchell is a corporate associate at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, a law firm based in Midtown. He graduated from NYU School of Law in May 2023. Mitchell was diagnosed with T1D in 2009 and has since volunteered for Breakthrough T1D as a mentor and youth ambassador. While in high school, Mitchell chaired an annual flag football fundraiser that donated all funds to Breakthrough T1D. He continued his involvement with Breakthrough T1D in the Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina region while attending college at Duke University. 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 

Jon Marcus, RTC 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 with Breakthrough T1D in a number of ways over the last 20 years. His mother (Ellen) was a former Breakthrough T1D Board member, and his family was a top fundraiser for the former Long Island and Greater Westchester & Fairfield Chapter. Jon also ran the 2022 NYC Marathon as a part of Team Breakthrough T1D!