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.

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“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

Featured Member: Carrie Wahl

Meet YPAL's November Featured Member, Carrie Wahl! -What is your day job?I am an Architect at Potter and Associates Architects here in Louisville. Every day is a little different depending on what projects I am working on. They can consist of things like client...

Featured Member: Joseph Olusegun Askia Bowens

Meet this month's Featured YPAL Member: Joseph Olusegun Askia Bowens What is your day job? I work as a Loss Mitigation Analyst for Republic Bank. I have experienced much success at Republic Bank! Republic Bank is a great place to work for employees with a servant...

Young Professional Development Blog Series: Stress Management

The Young Professional Development Blog Series is written and sponsored by: P3 Peak Performance Our lives consist of more than just randomly occurring events and individual moments and they are more than our routines. The way a painter or writer takes days, months,...

Home Buyer Checklist

Buying or selling a home? Ashley Parker with Parker & Klein Real Estate has you covered! Check out her Home Buyer Checklist below! Home Buyer Checklist 2020

Featured Member: Prentice James Blue

Meet this month's Featured YPAL Member, Prentice James Blue! -What is your day job? I am a Digital Marketing Specialist at Confluent Health. -What is the best part of your job? The best part of my job is that I get to learn from and interact with professionals who...

Meet our Emerging Leaders Program Fall 2020 Cohort!

Twenty young professionals were selected to participate in YPAL’s 16th Emerging Leaders Program presented by Nationwide Advisory Solutions. Over the next three months, these individuals will take part in an accelerated and intensive experience designed to address the...

Young Professional Development Blog Series

The Young Professional Development Blog Series is written and sponsored by: P3 Peak Performance Authenticity Greek word: Authenteos-> that which we do with our own hands.Trial and error. Being playful with your sense of self. Firm iterations, not firm ideas. Lion...

Featured Member: Gabrielle Stone

Meet Gabrielle Stone, this month's Featured YPAL Member! What is your day job?I am the Director of Talent Acquisition at Signature Healthcare.What is the best part of your job?It is intensely rewarding to connect individuals with life-changing career opportunities!...

Meet Michael Clemons | 2020 YPAL Award Winner

Meet 2020 YPAL Award Winner, Michael! Michael Clemons YPAL Member since: 2018 Hometown: Louisville, KY Where do you work?: Louisville Running Company Tell us why you believe you should be a YPAL Award winner? I consider myself the “unofficial Mayor of Louisville...

Meet Jeff Arsenault | 2020 YPAL Award Winner

Meet 2020 YPAL Award Winner, Jeff! Jeff Arsenault YPAL Member since: 2019 Hometown: Hartford, CT Where do you work?: Clayton & Crume In what ways are you engaged in our community’s civic and/or philanthropic efforts? Being a microphone for the good happening in...