Young Professionals

Association of Louisville

The Premier Professional & Social Networking

Group for 20-and-30 Somethings

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Young

Professionals

Association of

Louisville

The Premier Professional & Social Networking Group for 20-and-30 Somethings

Join YPAL

See Events

CONNECT. ENGAGE. DEVELOP.

Upcoming Events

COVID-19 Update (Aug 2021):

We are back in person! YPAL has been hosting meaningful virtual events throughout the pandemic. As of July 2021, we are back to hosting in person events and are hopeful to continue hosting in person events as public health guidance allows. YPAL is following all current CDC guidelines and recommendations for in-person events, and we strongly recommend attendees at in-person events be vaccinated. Online events will also continue. Each event listing will indicate whether it’s intended to be hosted online or in person.

Please check our events tab for upcoming events and after registering, be on the look out for an email from YPAL the day prior to the scheduled event for all specific protocols and requirements that will be observed.

YPAL offers a variety of events and meetings, allowing you to participate in the ones that fit your schedule, goals and needs. Members enjoy discounted or free admission to events, but everyone is welcome to attend. View our calendar for a complete list of upcoming meetings, networking events and community gatherings.

The Young Professionals Association of Louisville (YPAL) provides leadership development, educational opportunities, and philanthropic support to Louisville’s Young Professionals for the benefit of the local community. The mission of YPAL is to connect, engage, and develop metro Louisville’s young professionals through community, professional, and social opportunities.

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CONNECT. ENGAGE. DEVELOP.

The Young Professionals Association of Louisville (YPAL) provides leadership development, educational opportunities, and philanthropic support to Louisville’s Young Professionals for the benefit of the local community. The mission of YPAL is to connect, engage, and develop metro Louisville’s young professionals through community, professional, and social opportunities.

Learn More

Upcoming Events

COVID-19 Update: For the safety and health of our members, guests, and community YPAL will be postponing all events. We will continue to follow the recommendations from the CDC and the Mayor’s Office and inform you of other event changes.

YPAL offers a variety of events and meetings, allowing you to participate in the ones that fit your schedule, goals and needs. Members enjoy discounted or free admission to events, but everyone is welcome to attend. View our calendar for a complete list of upcoming meetings, networking events and community gatherings.

#RUNWITHHER: A Generational Discussion of the Norton Sports Health Athletics & Learning Complex

Date: 3/10/2020 Time: 5:30am – 7:30pm

Quarterly Lunch: Community Connections

Date: 3/18/2020 Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm

Over 1000 members and growing.

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Over 1000 members and growing.

Join YPAL

“YPAL introduced me to business leaders and other young professionals I would not have met otherwise and helped me become more involved in my local community. It was an enriching experience that has shaped the professional I am today.” – Sally G.

“…amazing opportunity to expand my personal and professional network…” – Drew E.

Latest News

Meet the Emerging Leaders Program Fall 2021 Cohort!

Twenty-four young professionals were selected to participate in YPAL’s 18th Emerging Leaders Program sponsored by KFC, Indiana University Southeast and the YPAL Foundation. Over the next three months, these individuals will take part in an accelerated and intensive...

Our Time is Now: YPAL COVID-19 Vaccine Update

The Young Professionals Association of Louisville (YPAL) urges its members to take any of the vaccines available to prevent the infection and spread of COVID-19. These vaccines are safe and effective in protecting each other and our entire community. According to...

YPAL is looking for an intern!

About YPAL: The Young Professionals Association of Louisville (YPAL) provides leadership development, educational opportunities, and philanthropic support to Louisville’s young professionals for the benefit of the local community. The mission of YPAL is to connect,...

Emerging Leaders Program Graduates – Spring 2021

The Young Professionals Association of Louisville (YPAL) is proud to announce its 17th graduating class of their Emerging Leaders Program. The Emerging Leaders Program is a three-month accelerated and intensive experience designed to address the leadership development...

Announcing the 2021 YPAL Award Winners!

The Young Professionals Association of Louisville (YPAL) is so excited to announce, your 2021 YPAL Award winners. With the support of our membership and our community, the YPAL Awards program celebrates the awesome work young professionals are doing in the Greater...

Meet Ron Burse | 2021 YPAL Award Winner

When he’s not addressing food insecurity and directing Volunteer Engagement for his team at Dare to Care Food Bank, Ron Burse invests his energy into developing future leaders. Ron volunteers his time and talent with the YMCA Black Achievers Program, a program from...

Meet Micah Wilson | 2021 YPAL Award Winner

Micah Wilson is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in the making. Micah’s application made us think, “This is someone who is putting in the work and charting her own path. Through her work at The Cabbage Patch Settlement House, Micah has applied herself 100% to her...

Meet Zachary Flanagan | 2021 YPAL Award Winner

Zack is a new YPAL member and already making a big splash! As a 25-year-old business owner with 83 employees, Zack has successfully navigated Board & You through all the challenges COVID-19 has thrown at his industry. You’ve probably seen pictures of Zack’s...

Meet Rose Zimmerman Caple | 2021 YPAL Award Winner

Of all of our 2021 Awardees, Rose Zimmerman Caple has been with YPAL the longest. Rose has been an active and dedicated YPAL member for going on 8 years. She’s one of our stellar team of YPAL Ambassadors, she’s an Emerging Leaders Program alum, and has probably...

Meet Nubia Bennett | 2021 YPAL Award Winner

If you haven’t heard Nubia Bennett speak or attended one of her conversations, it’s not too late to set a New Year’s resolution for 2021. Nubia has that special and rare quality -- regardless of how many people are in the room or on the screen -- to make you feel that...