Live Inspired is a UTA Foundation program that gives employees across the agency an opportunity to fulfill a charitable dream by supporting an organization of their choice and enriching the lives of others through volunteerism. Recipients will receive a non-profit grant and a stipend for out-of-pocket expenses to help turn their dreams into reality. Applications for Live Inspired 2025 are now closed.
The UTA Foundation is excited to announce the recipients of the 2025 Live Inspired program. Congratulations to this year’s cohort: Mallory Brayman, Negin Elazari, Jeff Fischer, Amaiya McDonald, and John McGrath.
The UTA Foundation is excited to announce the recipients of the 2025 Live Inspired program. Congratulations to this year’s cohort: Mallory Brayman, Negin Elazari, Jeff Fischer, Amaiya McDonald, and John McGrath.
FAQ
What is it?
Live Inspired is a charitable sabbatical for up to 1-week that includes a $5,000 donation to a local or global non-profit and covers up to $2,500 of out-of-pocket expenses.
Who's eligible?
Applications are open to all UTA, CBG, DBA, Klutch, MediaLink, and ROOF employees who have been with their respective organizations for at least 2-years.
Deadlines?
Applications for Live Inspired 2025 are now closed. The Live Inspired committee will review applications and selected recipients will be announced this Fall.
Requirements?
Employees are encouraged to submit unique and personal applications and non-profits must be a non-partisan 501c3. This is an individual experience for employees only.
Questions?
For application advice, reach out to past recipients or the Live Inspired committee members. For other questions, email Rachel Lucero (UTA Foundation).
2024 RECIPIENTS
Miyelle Aiken
Miyelle, Agent Training Program Manager, partnered with Level Up Multiliteracy Foundation to host a Young Women’s Wellness Summit focused on empowering women of color by nurturing self-love and identity.
Brent Baldwin
Brent, Principal at MediaLink, traveled to Florida with Lighthouse Family Retreat to sponsor a family whose child is battling cancer by giving them the chance to enjoy a week of rest, relaxation, laughter, and fun.
Laura Berghoff
Laura, Vice President at MediaLink, partnered with Dancing Through Parkinson’s to develop a week of programming that included movement classes and uplifting conversations to empower the Parkinson’s community.
Catherine Yi
Catherine, IQ Strategy Manager, joined The Library Project in China to provide schools with literary resources, support students in practicing English, and lead activities that foster cultural connections across age groups.
2023 RECIPIENTS
Tanja Goossens
Tanja, Rights Agent at CBG, traveled to Koru Camp in South Africa to provide wildlife education and build a children's library. She also fundraised on her own to double her impact, more here.
Yvette Herrera
Yvette, UTA Creators Coordinator, connected with her roots as a daughter of immigrant parents and volunteered with Border Angels to support migrant shelters at the US-Mexican Border.
Candice Lyseight
Candice, Benefits Specialist, partnered with Global Volunteers and traveled to Tanzania to teach children colors, numbers, shapes, and English. She also educated women on healthcare services.
Rosie Polins
Rosie, UTA Entertainment & Culture Marketing Director, traveled to Poland with March of the Living to walk the 3-kilometer path from Auschwitz to Birkenau on Holocaust Remembrance Day.
LIVE INSPIRED COMMITTEE
Michelle Andrizzi
Michelle, Head of Client Services–UTA Entertainment & Culture Marketing, traveled to Italy and volunteered with chefs at Food For Soul to help improve food systems.
Jonathan Beckerman
Jonathan, Talent Agent & Marjory Stoneman Douglas Alumni, joined Everytown for Gun Safety’s survivor conference supporting the Parkland, FL community.
Wyntesha McAllister
Wyntesha, Workplace Services Administrator, attended culinary classes in Portugal and uses her learned skills to prepare meals for those in need.
James Murray
James, EVO Agent, took part in a workshop at Anderson Ranch Arts Center, where he provided scholarships to aspiring artists and participated in art classes alongside them.
Isaiah Telewoda
Isaiah, Culture & Leadership Agent, traveled to his home country of Liberia to volunteer at his aunt’s non-profit that supports youth with disabilities.
Questions? Email Rachel Lucero in the UTA Foundation.