Our Leadership
YPAL is led by a stellar Executive Director and volunteer Board of Directors, and boasts an impressive list of Advisory Council members and Ambassadors. Our leaders are an assemblage of some of Louisville’s most impressive innovators, community builders all motivated by creating community for YPs in our city.
YPAL Foundation Board of Directors

Mandy Jackson
Vice President, High10 Digital
Chair

Erica Holloway-McDaniel
Senior Director of Corporate Relations, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana
Vice Chair

Trevor Leuck
Leave Specialist, Atria
Secretary and Incoming Vice Chair

Christopher Lyons
Tax Manager, MCM CPAs & Advisors
Treasurer

Mendell Taylor
Insurance Product Manager, Humana
Director of Events

Rudy Ellis
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Director of Mission – Emerging Leaders Program

Michael Clemons
Owner, Louisville Running Company
Director of Mission – Young Professionals Development Fund

Elizabeth Cleary
Chief Operating Officer, St. Matthews Chamber of Commerce
Fundraising and Grants Committee

Timothy Nicolazzi
Program Analyst, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Fundraising and Grants Committee

Nathan Shanks
Insurance Advisor, Shepherd Insurance

Cassidy Hyde
Executive Director, YPAL
Ex-Officio Member

Benjamin Donlon
Chief Analytics & Operations Officer, Metro United Way
Ex-Officio Member
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