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: 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.

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

YPAL Stands with Breonna Taylor

The Young Professionals Association of Louisville (YPAL) was founded to enhance the professional and social development of our city’s young leaders. We serve by representing our community's young professional voices, addressing their professional needs, and advocating...

Emerging Leaders Program Graduation – Spring 2020

YPAL is proud to introduce the thirty graduates of its Fall 2019 Emerging Leaders Program. These twenty-nine young professionals were selected to participate in YPAL’s Fifthteeth Emerging Leaders Program presented by Nationwide Advisory Solutions. Thank you to our...

Ambassador Applications are Live!

Ambassadors are YPAL members who build relationships with non-members and members within the organization. Ambassadors achieve this by being a familiar face at events, being informed, and informing others about YPAL programs and events. Ambassadors also engage...

Featured Member: Kulwant Singh

Meet May's Featured Member: Kulwant Singh! What is your day job? I work as a Rural 1st Post Closing Specialist at Farm Credit Mid America. I assist our customers in making their dream home come true! What is the best part of your job? Working with my team, we have...

YPAL Announces 2020-2021 Board of Driectors

Louisville, KY (April 17, 2020) -- The Young Professionals Association of Louisville (YPAL) is pleased to announce its 2020-2021 Board of Directors. The incoming board is composed of young professionals who represent a broad range of industries and backgrounds and are...

Featured Member: Mike Chapman

Meet YPAL’s April Featured Member, Mike Chapman! Find out where he works, what he is reading and his favorite place to ski. -What is your day job? I work for Amazon.com as a “Global Workplace Health and Safety Program Manager – Field Ergonomics”. I travel around North...

YPAL Awards Nominations

Do you know an exceptional young professional? Someone who is: -Connecting people to strengthen community impact -Engaging in community efforts -Actively seeking life-long learning through developing others and themselves. Nominate yourself or a friend today (it is...

Pineapple Express: We did it again!

We did it again! Parker & Klein Real Estate made Business First's Book of Lists: "Areas Largest Real Estate Firms Ranked By Volume." We ranked 33 this year, up from 34 in 2019. We love helping our clients and it shows! Upcoming Events: Forest Giants! Open 7AM-8PM...

Summer Internship

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,...

YPAL Featured Member – Christine Lund

Meet YPAL’s March Featured Member, Christine Lund! Find out where she works, how she is staying healthy during this time, her favorite book, and more! -What is your day job? I work in retail as a Sales Specialist at Rodeo Drive, and I’m on the Trifecta Gala board as...