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VYPN 2024-2025 BOARD

Interested in joining our 2025-26 Board?
Email Katie MacCammon at [email protected]

CHAIR

Katie MacCammon
[email protected]

chair-elect

Mackenzie Dodds
[email protected]

SECRETARY

Emmy Houck
[email protected]

SOCIAL

Derrick Cowles
[email protected]

TREASURER

Mark Akers
[email protected]

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: 
The VRPS Young Professional Network is designed to create an open forum for discussion, information sharing, and networking among professionals 35 and younger or with less than seven years in the field.

SIGN UP FOR EMAILS: 
- Complete our interest form here.
- Update your VRPS Profile and check the 'Young Professionals Network' Box

MEETINGS:
Bi-Monthly Meetings  1- 2:30pm
2025 Meeting Dates
• 
August 18: So You Wanna Be a Director?
Missed the meeting? Check out the recording here

NEXT MEETING: 
   Date: NOVEMBER
   Topic: COMING SOON
   Zoom Link: COMING SOON

Parks and Recreation offers diverse career paths, from programming and events to sports, operations, and maintenance—each vital to building vibrant communities. Join us for "Ask an Expert" to hear from professionals about their roles, career journeys, and insider tips. Whether you're exploring options or considering a career change, this is your chance to ask questions and get inspired!

 

VYPN MENTORSHIP PROGRAM:

The VRPS Young Professional Network (VRPS) is very excited to introduce the VYPN Mentorship Program. The intent of the program is to pair seasoned professionals (Mentors) with young professionals, students, and new professionals to the field (Mentees) to learn, share experiences and to provide development opportunities. 

Apply Here Today: Applications for the 2025-2026 now open! Applications close Septmeber 12.