Our Leadership

Organization that actually pays you: Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana

YPAL event you can’t miss: YPAL101- DUH! Love introducing people to our mission!

One thing you love about Louisville: The passion! So many people are motivated by being a part of something bigger than themselves

#WhyIYPAL: I YPAL to surround myself with incredibly diverse people who have a similar drive and goals and to maximize our impact as Young Professionals. I YPAL to make Louisville a better place! 

Organization that actually pays you: Louisville Public Media
YPAL event you can’t miss: Coffee with the Candidates!
Favorite thing to do (other than YPAL): Read a good book. Or have a kitchen dance party.
One thing you love about Louisville: The people…most of ’em anyway. JK, everybody love everybody.
#WhyIYPAL: I trust my peers, and I believe that our cohort is powerful when we’re working together.
Something interesting about you: I used to like orange juice too much. We’re talking 5-6 cups a day. Plus pop-tarts.
Is a hotdog a sandwich?: I’m not sure what a hotdog is? I never saw that documentary.

Organization that actually pays you: Home of the Innocents
YPAL event you can’t miss: Excelerate Workshops and YP Unite Summit
Favorite thing to do (other than YPAL): Prepare for Baby Perry and being an employed mom!
One thing you love about Louisville: All of its diverse, interconnected communities!
#WhyIYPAL: I have so many reasons for why I YPAL that I can give a different yet equally honest answer to this question every time. Trying to sum it all up into one major theme, I YPAL because I love meeting and learning about people, communities, businesses, organizations, topics, and trends and how they all contribute to the overall Louisville scene.
Something interesting about you: I worked in Japan from 2010-2014. Yamaguchi Prefecture is as much home to me as Louisville and Owensboro, Kentucky!
Is a hotdog a sandwich?: Yes. Hotdogs are a special category within the overarching umbrella of sandwiches.

Organization that actually pays you: Humana
YPAL event you can’t miss: YPAL 101
Favorite thing to do (other than YPAL): binge a new TV show
One thing you love about Louisville: I love that you can find a connection with just about anyone in the city through a short conversation.
#WhyIYPAL: I joined YPAL to meet new people and learn from their expertise and life experiences. It’s easy to get lost in the bubble of your day-to-day, but YPAL helps connect people from different backgrounds, professions, etc.
Something interesting about you?: I do modern calligraphy for a side hustle.
Is a hotdog a sandwich? Nah

Organization that actually pays you: Louisville City FC
YPAL event you can’t miss: 5:48 Networking and Quarterly Lunch!
Favorite thing to do (other than YPAL): I love going to old favorites and finding new restaurants with my friends. I also love driving on River Road and spending time at the beautiful new Lynn Family Stadium.
One thing you love about Louisville: I love how it has both a city feel, with downtown and NULU but you can also go to the farms and enjoy the “countryside” Louisville has to offer.
#WhyIYPAL: YPAL has shown me a community within Louisville consisting of some of the kindest, most hardworking individuals I have ever met. It’s great to meet people who share the same passion about Louisville as you do.
Something interesting about you: I got to attend Super Bowl LII in Minneapolis and I am never going back to Minnesota in the winter.
Is a hotdog a sandwich?: What, no? Who even thinks that?

Organization that actually pays you: Landmark Community Newspapers, Inc.
YPAL event you can’t miss: If you attend all the events, you won’t miss any.
Favorite thing to do (other than YPAL): Work. #NoDaysOff…seriously I flip through Yellow Page phone books on days that I don’t work. Hobby suggestions are welcomed.
One thing you love about Louisville: The commitment and passion of the community to help Louisville improve as a city in a multitude of ways. The citizens in Louisville have so much pride and loyalty to the city.
#WhyIYPAL: To improve the lives of the people in the Louisville. I believe YPAL is an organization that not only benefits young professionals, but also works to help people around the entire community.
Something interesting about you: I published my first novel in 2019 titled “The Destruction of a Psychopath by an American Beauty”. The printed version and the eBook edition is available online.
Is a hotdog a sandwich?: No.

Organization that actually pays you: Southeast Christian Church
YPAL event you can’t miss: 5:48 Networking
Favorite thing to do (other than YPAL): Hit up a Cyclebar class
One thing you love about Louisville: All of the yummy food options
#WhyIYPAL: I love engaging with my local community, meeting like-minded young professionals, and getting to see cool new venues.
Something interesting about you: I love eating cheetos with sour cream as a snack
Is a hotdog a sandwich?: Hotdogs are NOT sandwiches!!

Organization that actually pays you: Louisville Forward (Louisville Metro Government)
YPAL event you can’t miss: YPAL101 was awesome. It immediately captivated me and made me feel welcome and excited about joining. I can’t wait to be on the other side welcoming new members!
Favorite thing to do (other than YPAL): Hiking, spending time with my nieces, and planning trips (not to mention actually going on those trips)
One thing you love about Louisville: The quirks that only Louisvillians understand, that also make it so impactful and compelling to outsiders
#WhyIYPAL: The passion that I feel during and after events is why I YPAL. That’s enough to make me know that it’s more than just networking or about titles or resumes – it’s passion for our city and our potential, both personally and at a larger scale. We’re moving towards something better and greater because we all believe in it, and that feels really amazing. Also everyone is interesting and hilarious, which is a great bonus.
Something interesting about you: I lived and traveled between the USA and South America for 7 years! My best souvenir is my husband, who is Argentine.
Is a hotdog a sandwich?: By definition, yes. I feel no fervor for this debate, but I so admire those that do.

Organization that actually pays you: Brown-Forman
YPAL event you can’t miss: Excelerate Workshops!
Favorite thing to do (other than YPAL): Exploring and trying new things with family and friends
One thing you love about Louisville: The people, for sure!
#WhyIYPAL: To connect and grow alongside other young professionals in Louisville
Is a hotdog a sandwich?: I could see and empathize with the arguments for and against, personally, I don’t have strong feelings either way. I do prefer my hotdogs burnt on the grill with ketchup, mustard, and in the right circumstances-I may put baked beans on top.

Organization that actually pays you: Terracon Consultants, Inc.
YPAL event you can’t miss: ELP!!! Does that count?
Favorite thing to do (other than YPAL): Eat dessert – I’ve got a huge sweet tooth.
One thing you love about Louisville: This city enables young professionals to make an impact on our community – that’s rare!
#WhyIYPAL: To engage, connect, and develop alongside the future leaders of this community.
Something interesting about you: I compete in powerlifting!
Is a hotdog a sandwich?: It is better than a sandwich.

Organization that actually pays you: Farm Credit Mid America
YPAL event you can’t miss: YPAL 101. I love meeting young professionals new in our city and educating them on how awesome YPAL is.
Favorite thing to do (other than YPAL): Volunteering at local events/nonprofit, community theatre, dancing, camping and spending time on the lake with family.
One thing you love about Louisville: There are so many things but one thing I love and am proud of is that we are a very diverse and welcoming city with opportunities for everyone.
#WhyIYPAL: To grow professionally and to help others grow in whatever way they can.
Something interesting about you: I can do Bhangra (traditional dance) to any song in any language. Challenge me 😛
Is a hotdog a sandwich?: Depends how you eat. with bread- yes, without bread no. 🙂

Organization that actually pays you: I own my own business, the Louisville Running Company. I also work part-time as a fitness instructor at Shred415.
YPAL event you can’t miss: YP Day at the Capitol
Favorite thing to do (other than YPAL): Run! I’ve run 17 marathons and counting, and use running as a time to catch up on my podcasts and connect with my city. I try to run at least six days a week to stay healthy and sane.
One thing you love about Louisville: All the food. I have a major sweet tooth, and we have some of the best donuts, ice cream, cakes, and cookies around. So many amazing restaurants and bakeries to choose from.
#WhyIYPAL: YPAL not only helps connect me with other young professionals in our community, but allows me a way to grow as an individual as I continue on my entrepreneurial journey.
Something interesting about you: While I work In sporting event management, my undergrad major was Spanish. I lived in Spain for a year between undergrad and grad school, and got to the point where I was fluent in the Spanish language. It’s been a loooong time since then, so speak Spanish with me and help me hone my language skills.
Is a hotdog a sandwich?: No, a hot dog is not a sandwich. It’s a hot dog. And it’s gross (seriously, look up the ingredients of a hot dog if you want to. Or don’t, because it will gross you out).