Our Leadership
YPAL is a membership-based organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. It is through volunteer committee involvement and leadership opportunities that YPAL members can make the most of their experience and develop themselves professionally. Because YPAL is mostly volunteer, the organization also relies on strategic partnerships with the business community.
YPAL Foundation Board of Directors

Mandy Jackson
Vice President, High10 Digital
Chair

Erica Holloway-McDaniel
Director - Cardinal Bridge Academy Director, University of Louisville
Vice Chair

Christian Bowles
Business Development, Q2 Business Capital
Secretary

Trevor Leuck
Leave Specialist, Humana
Secretary and Incoming Vice Chair

Christopher Lyons
Tax Manager, MCM CPAs & Advisors
Treasurer

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

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

Andi Dahmer
JD Candidate, University of Louisville
Fundraising and Grants Committee

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

Mendell Taylor
Insurance Product Manager, Humana
Director of Events

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

Nathan Shanks
Insurance Advisor, Shepherd Insurance

Tanelle Sawyer
Kentucky Community & Technical College System
Ex-Officio Member

Cassidy Hyde
Executive Director, YPAL
Ex-Officio Member
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