New board members bring leadership in sports, inclusion, advocacy and LGBTQ+ community impact as the Tyler Clementi Foundation continues to expand its national reach
HARRISON, N.J. — Tuesday, April 28, 2026 — The Tyler Clementi Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of community leaders and activists Collin Martin and Melissa Elizabeth Driscol to its Board of Directors. They will be joining an accomplished group of leaders dedicated to advancing the Foundation’s mission to end online and offline bullying in schools, workplaces and faith communities.
Collin Martin is a professional soccer player and LGBTQ+ advocate whose leadership has helped expand visibility and belonging in men’s professional sports. He brings to the Board both a strong public voice and a demonstrated commitment to creating safer, more inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ people. More information is available at collinwmartin.com.
Martin shared “As an openly gay athlete, I’ve helped make the soccer world a more inclusive place. I’m proud to join the Tyler Clementi Foundation and help advance that mission beyond sport.”
Melissa Driscol is a New York–based professional whose career bridges the arts, corporate inclusion and LGBTQIA+ community advocacy. After a 20-year career as an Equity actor performing internationally and across New York’s theater and cabaret communities, she joined The Estée Lauder Companies, where she works within the Inclusion & Diversity team, advancing belonging and connection across the organization. She also plays a key role in shaping programming at The Stonewall Inn, producing fundraisers and creative activations that amplify emerging voices while honoring the venue’s historic legacy.
“Being an Upstander means using my voice, visibility and relationships to challenge bullying wherever it shows up and to stand with those who are targeted,” said Driscol. “I am honored to join the Tyler Clementi Foundation Board and help amplify its mission through human connection, compassion and action.” “We are thrilled to welcome Melissa Driscol and Collin Martin to the Tyler Clementi Foundation Board of Directors,” said Alan King, Board Chair of the Tyler Clementi Foundation. “Both Melissa and Collin bring a genuine commitment to the values at the heart of our mission; dignity, belonging and the belief that every person deserves to feel safe and accepted. Their advocacy and support for the LGBTQ+ community have made a meaningful difference in so many lives, and we are honored to have their voices and experience joining the work of the Tyler Clementi Foundation. We look forward to the incredible impact we will create together.”
About the Tyler Clementi Foundation: The Tyler Clementi Foundation is a leading national nonprofit organization and a registered 501(c)(3) dedicated to ending online and offline bullying in schools, workplaces and faith communities.
Media Contact:
Steven Guy, Director of Mission and Outreach
Phone: (213) 500-7085
steven@tylerclementi.org
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