Young Professional Leaders
Young Professional Leaders (YPL) and Lead. Impact. Network. Change (LINC) are open to community-minded young people under 40.


Melissa Miranda
Senior Director of Cole Society and Membership Giving
Chosen as one of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s five professional organizations for young professionals and millennials, Young Professional Leaders (YPL) is the group of choice for community-minded young people.
YPL is for emerging professionals under 40 who give $500 annually and are on a mission to give and volunteer professionally and philanthropically. Our group focuses on Child Well Being and Learning Spaces across our community.
Benefits That Add Up To More
YPL provides opportunities for philanthropic, social, and professional growth.
Network
Increase your professional network and meet influential leaders in Atlanta.
Volunteer
Help children, families, and communities alongside like-minded young professionals.
Grow
Receive member-only invitations to training and executive panel discussions.
Lead
Increase your visibility in the community while creating relationships that live past the organization.
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Highlight Reel
In July 2023, we turned Atlanta into Havana and celebrated the collective work of our Young Professional Leaders and LINC members within the community! This party with a purpose brought everyone together to help create more opportunities for children in Greater Atlanta through our Learning Spaces Initiative.
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