OFFICERS

Dr. Donte Kara, President, president@ulstlyp.com

Shannon Johnson, Vice President, vicepresident@ulstlyp.com

Erica Williams, Parliamentarian (Policies & Procedures), parliamentarian@ulstlyp.com

Amy Robinson, Secretary, secretary@ulstlyp.com

Amy Haymore, Treasurer, treasurer@ulstlyp.com

Advocacy (Civic Engagement) Committee

Chair: Jasmine Hayles, advocacy@ulstlyp.com

ULYPSTL is committed to increasing the civic knowledge, participation and activism of young professionals and connecting them to opportunities to play a part in addressing the economic, educational, and cultural and health needs of the metro STL community. We aim to bring the members of the community together to educate, discuss, and engage in advocacy by disseminating information about the policies which shape our community. Through education and engagement, we strive to create active members of the community to create a better STL for the future.

Community Service Committee

Chairs: Sharnice Frazier-Boyd, service@ulstlyp.com

We are committed to serving the local community and increasing young professional’s participation in empowering African Americans and disenfranchised groups in the metro STL community. We serve as a vehicle to connect young professionals with community engagement opportunities that play a part in addressing the economic, educational, economic, cultural and health needs of local communities in need.

Marketing & Communications Committee

Chair: Olivia Walls, marketing@ulstlyp.com

The Marketing Committee is charged with leading all communications and marketing efforts of ULYPSTL. This committee is responsible for maintaining web presence, implementing technology strategies to advance the organization, and managing the external image and brand of the organization including the website, e-newsletter, social media properties, media relations, etc.

Membership Committee

Chairs: Arica Davis-Clark, membership@ulstlyp.com

The Membership Committee is responsible for the recruitment and retention of young professionals interested in joining ULYPSTL. We are committed to growing an engaged membership through new member orientations and appreciation events. Our goal is to encourage and facilitate member participation within our organization and NULYP.

Personal & Professional Development (PPD) Committee

Chairs: Anna Lisa Butler, professionaldevelopment@ulstlyp.com

ULYPSTL endeavors to enhance the young professional experience in metro STL by developing and coordinating unique opportunities for young professionals to meet, learn and network. Professional development includes connecting and providing access to local leaders and development workshops. Personal development includes financial, mental, and physical wellness programs.

Committee Chairs are appointed for a two-year term. If you are interested in serving, please email president@ulstlyp.com.