LOUISVILLE, Ky. (February 24, 2025) — Twenty-nine young professionals were selected to participate in YPAL’s 25th Emerging Leaders Program presented by Republic Bank.
Over the next two months, these individuals will take part in an accelerated and intensive experience designed to address the leadership development needs of young professionals. They will finish the program with a clear understanding of their strengths, values, and personality in the context of being a more effective leader.
Their program has three main components centered around YPAL’s three key pillars; connection, engagement, and development.
Participants in the Spring 2025 program are:
- Abby Bauer, Access Care
- Taylor Bradley, JCPS
- Bryson Brooks, Vertical Raise
- Keith Brooks, Alliance in Staffing
- Jonathan Creger, V-Soft Consulting
- Carol Cunningham, Learfield-Louisville Sports Properties
- Taylor Davis, East & Westbrook Construction
- Stephanie Everett, Chicken Salad Chick
- Ty Gardner, Hotel Bourre Bonne, Curio Collection by Hilton & Driftwood Hospitality
- Jasmine Groves, KMAC Museum
- Morgan Harris, Republic Bank
- Seena Iype, ADP
- Jackelyn Jorgensen, Kosair for Kids
- Tara Lawson, Phillips Parker Oberson & Arnett, PLC
- Lexi Locke, Community Foundation of Louisville
- Tiffany Martin, University of Louisville
- Kamaria Mayes, O’Neal Manufacturing Services
- Kasey McClain, Goodwill Industries of Kentucky
- Sharnesa Miles, ADP TotalSource
- Jarren Nixon, Spalding University
- Joe Nobriga, Solid Light
- Deshawn Price, Goodwill Industries of Kentucky
- Taylor Shofner, Doe Anderson
- Talon Spencer, Curetech Innovative Therapies, Semonin Realtors
- Natalie Thompson, Kentucky Performing Arts
- Tyler Traube, Center for Women & Families
- Vanessa Vargo, Dean Dorton
- Donald Wedding, HJI Supply Chain Solutions
The program is co-facilitated by Lenae Price, President and Founder, and Jessica De La Rosa, Facilitator & Coach, both of Mindset Collaborative, LLC. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion class is facilitated by Tammye Henderson. Thank you to our Spring 2025 Emerging Leaders Program sponsors Republic Bank, Story Louisville, YPAL Foundation, Mindset Collaborative, and Henderson & Payne.
Applications for the Fall 2025 program will open this summer. Program, Scholarship, and Childcare Stipend information can be found by clicking here.
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