®We live in a world where technology and social media have become an essential part of our everyday lives, and where the opportunity to make a positive difference is as easy as a tweet or upload away. Inspire Bright organizes and provides opportunities for young minds to become positive influencers, motivators, and volunteers. We create a voice that makes a strong social impact and illuminates important causes effecting teens. Inspire Bright organizes fundraisers and discussions that specifically impact teenagers.
Teens and young adults are encouraged to “make a difference”, but what does that really mean? Do most young adults know exactly how they can make a difference?
For two typical 15 and 13 year old girls, our social lives and plans for the upcoming weekend seemed to take priority over school work and tests. When our grades began to slip, our parents immediately took action and limited the use of our phones and computers. Although it seemed like our parents were inflicting an unjust punishment and restricting a huge part of our lives, they were actually adding a new dimension.
Coincidentally, around the same time, our mom was invited to sit in on a meeting with the leaders of Girl Up in Washington D.C. Less than 24 hours later, we found ourselves on the way to D.C. as well. As our parents had hoped, we instantly developed a sensitivity toward the ‘bigger picture’, and started to understand the hardships faced by teens our own age. Additionally, we realized that the unproductive time spent on our computers could be used for something genuinely important and urgent. During that 5-hour car ride back to New York and endless conversations later, Inspire Bright was founded.
In 2012, we learned the sheer importance of putting down our phones, shutting our computers, and focusing on our schoolwork. We started Inspire Bright, a non-profit organization, to encourage, educate, and inspire bright young minds to make a difference in the world surrounding them. Specifically, teens and young adults helping other teens and young adults. Our message is simple. Why wait?
We want to inspire you to make a difference in your own communities and around the world.
Stay Inspired!
Rachel and Jillian Roth
Co-Founders of Inspire Bright
Teens and young adults are encouraged to “make a difference”, but what does that really mean? Do most young adults know exactly how they can make a difference?
For two typical 15 and 13 year old girls, our social lives and plans for the upcoming weekend seemed to take priority over school work and tests. When our grades began to slip, our parents immediately took action and limited the use of our phones and computers. Although it seemed like our parents were inflicting an unjust punishment and restricting a huge part of our lives, they were actually adding a new dimension.
Coincidentally, around the same time, our mom was invited to sit in on a meeting with the leaders of Girl Up in Washington D.C. Less than 24 hours later, we found ourselves on the way to D.C. as well. As our parents had hoped, we instantly developed a sensitivity toward the ‘bigger picture’, and started to understand the hardships faced by teens our own age. Additionally, we realized that the unproductive time spent on our computers could be used for something genuinely important and urgent. During that 5-hour car ride back to New York and endless conversations later, Inspire Bright was founded.
In 2012, we learned the sheer importance of putting down our phones, shutting our computers, and focusing on our schoolwork. We started Inspire Bright, a non-profit organization, to encourage, educate, and inspire bright young minds to make a difference in the world surrounding them. Specifically, teens and young adults helping other teens and young adults. Our message is simple. Why wait?
We want to inspire you to make a difference in your own communities and around the world.
Stay Inspired!
Rachel and Jillian Roth
Co-Founders of Inspire Bright
Our Team
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Rachel Roth
Rachel is a floating assistant at William Morris Endeavor in New York City. Rachel graduated from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University in 2018 but still represents her alma mater strong. She dual majored in both Television/Radio/Film and Sociology. She was previously the Social Chair of her sorority, Sigma Delta Tau. Rachel is social media obsessed, and loves to write. When she isn't planning Inspire Bright's next event, Rachel spends her time exercising at the gym, re-watching episodes of The Office, and Instagramming pictures of her meals. Rachel is an animal lover, but is a self-proclaimed cat lady. |
Jillian Roth
Jillian is a Junior at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications & Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University. She is dual majoring in both Advertising and Marketing. She was previously the Vice President of her sorority, Sigma Delta Tau. She is interested in event planning, and is extremely creative. Jillian loves to cook, and makes exceptionally delicious cupcakes and pastries. When she isn't planning Inspire Bright's next event, Jillian spends her time watching television shows such as Friends and The Office, hanging out with her friends, and playing with her dog, Pebbles. |