We have a number of committees that need your participation.  Pick one, or pick a couple and get involved!  We'd love to have your input and suggestions.  

Community Involvement and Philanthropy

Giving back to the community is central to KCYP’s mission, and this committee provides members with the opportunity to get have hands-on involvement by organizing philanthropic events such as food and clothing drives, an annual community-wide volunteer fair and helping to build a house through Habitat for Humanity.  For more information, or to get involved in this committee, please contact Jessica Forsberg at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Education and Leadership

The Education and Leadership Committee exists to fulfill KCYP’s mission of providing education and professional development opportunities to its membership.  The committee works to bring in speakers and panelists to ensure KCYP members are adequately informed on issues affecting the region, such as economics, politics, finance, education, and social issues, and are able to effectively and intelligently participate in conversations surrounding these issues.  For more information, please contact Heather Keen at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Social

Our goal is to connect and build professional and personal relationships by providing opportunities to network at entertaining events that connect young professionals in our community.  For more information on this committee, please contact Scott McArthur at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or Katie Patterson at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it     

Marketing

KCYP’s marketing committee is responsible for telling the community what the group is up to each month.  The marketing committee coordinates with the social, community involvement and education and leadership committees to promote upcoming events and works to increase attendance at each event.  Additionally, the committee works with local businesses to provide them with greater visibility with young professionals through sponsorship opportunities.  For more information, please contact Peter Smith at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Financial

Come help ensure the long-term viability of KCYP by helping to create a fiscally responsible annual budget, ensure compliance with IRS guidelines, collect dues and pay bills on behalf of the group.  For more information, or to get involved in this committee, please contact Chris Harrison at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Membership

Our membership committee is responsible for recruiting new members and retaining our current members.  The committee is also in charge of communicating upcoming events to our members as well as getting feedback and suggestions for improvement from individuals on events and the group in general.  For more information, please contact Besse Bailey at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it