Young Professionals Association
Young Professionals Association
The Young Professionals Association (YPA) is a self-driven group of young professionals dedicated to the Wily Network. They use their time, talent, and resources to support and raise awareness of Wily’s mission, increase the organization’s network and funding and provide professional development opportunities for Scholars & Association Members.
The Young Professionals Association (YPA) is a self-driven group of young professionals dedicated to the Wily Network. They use their time, talent, and resources to support and raise awareness of Wily’s mission, increase the organization’s network and funding and provide professional development opportunities for Scholars & Association Members.
Established in the Spring of 2020, Wily’s YPA is a new and growing aspect of the organization. We focus our work on three committees:
- Membership – oversee recruitment, cultivate existing membership, and create and maintain a diverse membership base.
- Advancement – support Wily’s fundraising and awareness-building goals by planning and executing accessible events and campaigns.
- Career Connections – provide networking and professional development opportunities for Wily Scholars, and facilitate connections across the YPA, Wily Scholar alumni, and Boston’s young professional community.
Email laura@thewilynetwork.org with questions & for more info.
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Young Professionals Association – Leadership Team
Founders
Thank you to our founding co-chairs Taylor Capuano and Mike Virginio, as well as our founding leaders Sarah Miller Blanc, Laura Broffman, Austin Crouse and Liz Stanfield. You transformed the YPA from an idea to a group of driven young professionals who work to amplify Wily’s message. We are so grateful for your dedicated work. You will always be a part of the Wily Pack.

I have been blown away by Wily’s impact over the last few years, so I’ve loved getting to bring my friends & colleagues into “the pack” as YPA members, leaders, and donors. Once people learn about the need, and how easy it can be to make a measurable impact, it’s a no-brainer to get involved.

What I’ve enjoyed most about being involved in the Young Professionals Association is seeing it grow, and the energy that the group brings. It started out as a group of six, and as of 2021 it is now about twenty active members and growing!