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The Young Professionals Vision Statement

Click for larger imageThe Young Professionals Program of the Los Angeles World Affairs Council connects young professionals with each other and with local and international leaders through innovative and educational programs and empowers them to make positive contributions to the community.

What We Do...

Click for larger imageThe LAWAC YP program occupies a unique niche in LA’s young professional scene, bringing together a very diverse group of young people with a shared passion for the world around us. The Young Professionals host a wide range of social and networking events, discussions and volunteer opportunities – all with an international flavor. This attracts a unique crowd with a wide range of backgrounds and opinions.

The Young Professionals Program is led by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of 18 enthusiastic young professionals interested not only in world affairs but also in creating events and partnerships which educate and empower people to make a positive contribution to society.

YP Steering Committee members with Vivian Schiller, President and CEO of NPR
LAWAC Young Professionals Program Board Members (above with Robert Eckert, CEO of Mattel)

This Program is for You IF...

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  • You have an interest in - and passion for - international affairs.
     
  • You would like to expand your knowledge of pressing global issues.
     
  • You enjoy networking with an energetic, forward-thinking and eclectic crowd of like-minded individuals who bring a broad range of backgrounds, experiences and opinions to the table.

We're Social Networkers...

 

YouTube! We're on YouTube! Check out THIS recent video from our recent discussion on Sustainability & The Global Shift to Clean Tech or the Speaker Testimonials you'll find HERE.
 
Flickr Use Flickr to Peruse photos from recent events, including THIS ONE from our recent event featuring Gideon Yago at the USC Annenberg School of Communication & Journalism
 

 Join our Facebook group page to participate in open discussions and get more information about upcoming programs and gatherings, our YP members and Facebook friends.
 

Or follow our tweets on Twitter and we'll follow you right back!

 

 

YP Quick-FAQ

Annual membership dues are $30 for students and $55 for members under 40 years of age. With this annual membership, you will be given access and special discounts to Young Professional events, social gatherings and general LAWAC events. You’ll also learn how to become more involved in your community and causes that matter to you.

There is no specific minimum age limit for participation in the YP Program. The program is designed primarily for Young Professionals under the age of 40.

There is no specific, pre-defined or designated frequency for scheduling our “exclusive” Young Professionals programs, gatherings and special events. As a general rule, we endeavor to offer at least one such private event to YP members each month.

Of course! We strongly encourage our YP members to attend general LAWAC programs and events as often as possible.

The YP Program offers a variety of volunteer opportunities related to speaker programs throughout the year. The LAWAC also looks to YP members as volunteers to assist at general LAWAC programs. For more information, please contact Young Professionals Program Director Kenisha Danley or call (213) 628-2333, ext.17.

Questions? For more information about the Young Professionals,
please contact Kenisha Danley at (213) 628-2333 ext.17.

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