The Running Event (TRE) welcomes back its annual partner webinar, Stronger Together: TRE 2026 Partner Panel! Each year, TRE joins forces with mission-driven organizations that bring meaningful resources, action, and connection to the run and outdoor communities.
This year’s lineup spotlights four TRE partner organizations that each make a distinct mark in the running and outdoor industry: Back on My Feet, Bras for Girls, The Magic Boost, and The Conservation Alliance. Though their missions differ, these organizations share a common goal: strengthening the run and outdoor communities by supporting the people and places that help them thrive while widening access and opportunity. Genae Salinas, Event Director for The Running Event, will moderate this panel and highlight the value these partnerships bring to the industry as a whole and how they will be showing up at TRE this year.
This webinar is open and free to anyone who wishes to attend.
Sarah Lesko
Executive Director, Bras for Girls
Sarah Lesko is the Executive Director and Founder of Bras for Girls. Sarah earned a BA in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry from Yale University, an MD from the University of Pennsylvania, completed her residency in Family Medicine at UCSF, and earned an MPH from the University of Washington. After running collegiately at Yale University and practicing family medicine for 15 years, she helped start the Bras for Girls program in 2017 and shepherded its transition to a non-profit in 2021. Sarah also coached middle school track and cross-country and witnessed first-hand how a sports bra can change a girl’s life trajectory. Sarah is committed to making sports and body movement accessible and welcoming for all; she believes in the power of sports to improve health, happiness, and equity.
Terence Gerchberg
Chief Running Officer, Back on My Feet (BoMF)
Terence Gerchberg is the Chief Running Officer of Back on My Feet (BoMF), where he leads the organization’s running community, partnerships, and external representation. He previously led BoMF’s New York City chapter as Executive Director, served as national Vice President of Runner Engagement, and spent five years as CEO of Steve’s Camp. Before turning to nonprofit work, he built a career in finance, Wall Street options trading, and New York City real estate.
A native New Yorker and NYU graduate, Terence lives in Manhattan with his wife, three children, and their dog. He has run more than 50 marathons and ultramarathons, including 24 consecutive New York City Marathons, with a personal best of 2:57.
Rebecca Gillis
VP of Government Affairs & Advocacy, The Conservation Alliance
Rebecca Gillis is VP of Government Affairs & Advocacy at The Conservation Alliance, where she builds advocacy networks with businesses to advance the organization’s conservation goals nationwide.
Previously, she managed state and local government affairs for the Outdoor Industry Association and worked in economic development for the State of Colorado and the City of Denver. Rebecca believes deeply in nature’s power to heal, and spends her free time outside.
Dominique Smith
Freelance Journalist / TRE 26 Magic Booster, The Magic Boost
Dominique Smith is a sports journalist covering running and run-specialty/run retail. A graduate of UCF in Orlando, his objective is to elevate running by bringing a creative and personal approach to the stories that he tells. He’s also the creator/host of the Lactic Acid Podcast, whose focus is to bridge the gap between fans and athletes.
Genae Salinas
Event Director, The Running Event
Genae will guide the discussion, focusing on the partners’ missions, how their work supports and advances the running industry, and how each organization showing up at The Running Event this year.
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