Young Professionals Network

"Think Young, Be Professional"

Purpose:

The purpose of the Young Professionals’ Network is to provide an outlet for the young adult population (18-35) of St. Croix to network and create business partnerships. The Young Professionals’ Network is committed to the empowerment, career advancement, professional development, activism and excellence of St. Croix’s emerging leaders through a series of networking events.

Mission Statement:

The St. Croix Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals’ Network is steadfastly committed to the professional development of the young adult community and emerging leaders of St. Croix. We are the premier organization on-island dedicated entirely to young businessmen and women. We recognize the critical nature of networking and skill-building in career advancement, as such we are dedicated to hosting networking events and pursuing other initiatives that will empower and educate our young professionals.

Vision:

“Where there is no vision, the people will perish” Proverbs 29:18

Five Initiatives:

Events:

Monthly networking receptions Bi-monthly social activites "The YPN Lime" Leadership development series Forums and roundtable discussions Community service

Membership requirements:

Ages 18-35, $50 annual membership fee

Executive Board Officers:

Stephanie Felix, President and Founder Genevieve Whitaker, First Vice President Nesha Christian-Hendrickson, Second Vice President Sean O’Reilly, Treasurer Joseph Gasper, Secretary Kama Rodgers, Event Chair Jozette Walker, Public Relations and Community Outreach Chair Shani Joseph-Harvey, Membership and Recruitment Chair