Link’s Mission
Link, a 501c(3) non-profit in the United States, is an LGBTQ+ Insurance Association for ALL insurance professionals. The mission of Link is to make the insurance industry the employer of choice for the LGBTQ+ community
Link U.S. Chapter
The mission of Link is to make the insurance industry the employer of choice for the LGBTQ+ community. Link was originally formed in London in 2012. In December 2021, Link USA was launched with regional chapters and regional steering committees currently being formed across the country. For LGBTQ+ employees who work in insurance, Link provides a sense of community and a safe space within our industry. For LGBTQ+ allies, HR professionals, and DE&I champions please look to Link to be a specialist when it comes to LGBTQ+ matters/topics within the insurance industry. Together, we can link together to make the insurance industry the employer of choice for the LGBTQ+ community!
Our events
Upcoming opportunities to network, learn, and celebrate with Link USA
The following companies are sponsors for the current year.
Our corporate Link LGBTQ+ Insurance Network sponsors,
Legacy Leader Donor
Platinum sponsor
Silver Annual Donor
Bronze Tier Annual Donor
Event Sponsors – 2025
Link USA National Board
Chris Reilly
National President and Chairperson
April Stefanic
National Operations Chair
Stephen Obal
National Finance Chair
Charles Allen-Walter
National Assistant Finance Chair
Tristan Geiser
National Technology Chair
Eric Smith
National Communications Chair
Marc Staros
National Memberships and Sponsorships Chair
Link USA Atlanta Committee
Colin McLean
Chapter President
Cliff Merritt
Chapter Operations Manager
Casey Carter
Chapter Finance Manager
Melina Diaz
Chapter Communications Manager
Kristofer Book
Chapter Events Manager
Casey Thompson
Chapter Memberships and Sponsorships Manager
Link USA New York City Committee
Eric Smith
Chapter President
Kevin Tallon
Chapter Operations Manager
Gabriel Stellar
Chapter Finance Manager
Brooke Roman
Chapter Events Manager
Tracey Benison
Chapter Memberships and Sponsorships Manager
Link USA Chicago Committee
Tristan Geiser
Chapter President
April Stefanic
Chapter Operations Manager
Effie McCully
Chapter Finance Manager
Abby Peterson
Chapter Communications Manager
Chelsea Octava
Chapter Events Manager
Marc Staros
Chapter Events Manager
Julia Carson Little
Chapter Memberships and Sponsorships Manager
Brenden Bryant
Chapter Memberships and Sponsorships Manager
Jennifer Donnelly
Chapter Member at Large
Jeff Semenek
Chapter Member at Large
Link USA Los Angeles Committee
Dymphna Menendez
Chapter President
Stephen Obal
Chapter Operations Manager
Jake Sukienik
Chapter Events Manager
Joey Gregg
Chapter Events Manager
Leigh Tuccio
Chapter Memberships and Sponsorships Manager
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fletch2023-12-20 11:57:462023-12-20 11:57:46Watch DEIB in Action with Chris Reilly, National Co-Chair, Link-USA
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fletch2023-12-05 14:57:032023-12-05 14:57:46Tune in this month to AllInTent’s “DEIB in Action” spotlight series
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fletch2023-06-23 10:09:152023-06-23 10:10:39Link USA New York Pride Month Celebration Event
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fletch2023-04-13 17:32:192023-04-13 18:18:37Link USA New York 2023 Kick-Off Event
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fletch2023-02-18 11:33:592023-03-21 16:41:26Link New York First Networking Event!
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fletch2022-10-07 11:20:282023-02-18 14:47:51Link USA becomes a 501c(3) non-profit in the United States
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fletch2022-05-12 11:29:072023-02-18 14:47:40Link East Coast Launch – New York, NY. 
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fletch2021-12-05 11:17:092023-02-18 14:47:57Link West Coast Launch – Los Angeles, CA.Join link
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Link LGBTQ Network USA Association, a 501c(3) non-profit
Tax I.D. # 92-0634369
P.O. Box 60200, Irvine, CA, USA 92602
Charles Allen-Walter U.S. Co-Chair/USA Director/USA Treasurer
Previous events
Networking opportunities | Advocacy material | mentorship information
Join Link Chicago for our monthly networking happy hour on May 15! The May LinkUp will be at Crust Brewing in Rosemont! Read More »
Celebrate three years of Link USA in NYC at May's LinkUP Networking Happy Hour, hosted by Guy Carpenter. Read More »
Kick off spring with LGBTQ+ insurance pros at Link USA’s Atlanta LinkUP—network, mingle, and toast to new connections! Read More »
Join us for our monthly networking happy hour in New York City with LINK-USA every third Thursday at The Dickens! Read More »
Join us for our monthly networking happy hour with Link Chicago every second Thursday! The April LinkUp will be at Kaiser Tiger! Read More »
