Young Professional Leaders News
11-13-2018 · Young Professional Leaders
YPL Member Spotlight: Bobby Gorski
YPL Member, Robert Gorski 3rd Party Wholesale Program Manager SunTrust Bank YPL: Why did you decide to get involved with United Way of Greater Atlanta’s YPL group? Bobby: I have always been involved in charity and giving back. My grandfather was big on giving…
10-04-2018 · Young Professional Leaders
YPL Member Spotlight: Jennifer Sweeny
YPL Member, Jennifer Sweeny Operations Manager Atlanta Gas Light YPL: Why did you decide to get involved with United Way of Greater Atlanta’s YPL group? Jennifer: Giving back in my community has been an integral part of my life since childhood as generosity…
09-12-2018 · Young Professional Leaders
#WhyWednesday: Jennifer Johnson
#WhyWednesday: Jennifer Johnson
Meet Jennifer Johnson, Delta flight attendant and United Way of Greater Atlanta Young Professional Leaders board member! Jennifer believes that in order to be successful, you must help other to become successful too. Today, hear her “why” – the reason she’s committed to the child well-being movement, and YPL’s signature cause: Kids Home Initiative.
What’s your philanthropic philosophy? We want to hear the inspiration behind your spirit of service – whether it’s a particular program or group that you’re passionate about, a personal story or words of wisdom, Share Your Why with United Way!
08-16-2018 · Young Professional Leaders
Letter from the YPL Chair: Jennifer Grove
"We live and work in a city with a heartbeat. A place where companies that do well also do good. Our streets tell the stories of how leaders in business, government, nonprofits and the media have uniquely intersected in Atlanta. Just blocks…
03-14-2018 · Young Professional Leaders
#WhyWednesday: Joey Polk
Share Your Why: Joey Polk
Join for the networking opportunities…stay involved for the impact. Today, United Way of Greater Atlanta Young Professional Leaders board member Joey Polk shares why he continues to give back to his community.
United Way of Greater Atlanta Young Professional Leaders are individuals, ages 40 and under, who dedicate their time to engage the next generation of leaders in Greater Atlanta. Our YPL group has chosen United Way Kids Home Initiative as their signature cause. Through their annual Night for a Brighter Tomorrow, YPL raises money to help provide families experiencing or at risk of homelessness with important resources to help them achieve stable housing and keep their children in school. Don’t miss this year’s Night for a Brighter Tomorrow on May 4 at Ponce City Market!
We’re always looking for community champions who are willing to share their story. To learn how to Share Your Why, click here.
