About Us

PURPOSE:

The Young Women Professionals League (YWPL) is a service organization honoring influential women of color. YWPL provides leadership development, resources and support to emerging and professional women.  The annual 40 Under 40 Award ceremony serves as the official induction into the Young Women Professionals League (YWPL). 

MISSION:

The mission of the Young Women Professionals League is to assist in the holistic development of emerging women ages 16-24 and aid the community at-large. Through our College Completion and Workforce Development initiatives, we provide resources and support to advocate for the educational and economic equity of the next generation of leaders.

VISION:

The Young Women Professionals League will be a global catalyst to cultivate, inspire, and influence women leaders to serve.

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Core Objectives

Honor Women Leaders
Service
Leadership Development

Women Making An Impact

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40 Under 40 Induction Ceremony
Our annual award ceremony serves as the official induction into our Young Women Professionals Leagu...
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GEMS (Women Over 40)
In an effort to provide our young professional women an opportunity to gain access to top industry ...
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Networking Soiree
The YWPL host a quarterly “A World of OppHERtunity” Networking Soiree that includes panel discussio...
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Affirm Her Greatness
Our annual Women's Convocation that is a Gathering of Women of Faith to Affirm Their God-Ordained P...
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Leadership Development
YWPL offers leadership and personal development opportunities for League Members and young women lea...
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Women Serving the Community

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College Students Served
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Latest News & Resources

YWPL Announces New President: Monique Spence
YWPL Announces New President: Monique Spence
March 5, 2021
The Young Women Professionals League (YWPL) is excited to announce the installation of its first elected Executive Leadership. In November 2020, YWPL held an inaugural election where the fo...
It’s June! How Do I Set Goals for the Rest of the Year?
It’s June! How Do I Set Goals for the Rest of the Year?
June 23, 2020
I love the New Year! The turning of the calendar brings with it new possibilities for success. You remember how excited we were last year, "2020 is the year of perfect vision!" "This is...
The “Gap Year” Gift
The “Gap Year” Gift
June 9, 2020
When the Coronavirus hit back in March and our governor gave the order to “shelter in place”, I thought certainly things will be back to normal in time for the summer. Now, as more details ...

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