As the new Chairwoman of the Young Professionals of Lawton, I want to thank you for your continued support and trust as we adapt to our organization’s recent changes.
I am honored to be stepping into the role to provide stability and continuity during this critical time of leadership transition and to bring a fresh energy of public service and a positive outlook to the organization. As I acknowledge the challenges and opportunities ahead, my focus is on ensuring YPL remains dynamic, vibrant, and thriving while looking to past and present achievements to push YPL further into the future.
We’re all excited to continue initiatives about expanding our membership to the vibrant southwest Oklahoma community. Our goal is to create a welcoming space for growth, engagement, and success for the next generation of diverse young professionals to make a real social impact as we enter this new chapter.
We’re also focusing on strengthening our community outreach and mentorship programs. These initiatives are key to our mission of fostering personal and professional development. We want to ensure that every member has access to valuable resources and support.
Here’s a quick look at our strategic plan to expand our membership and make a bigger splash in southwest Oklahoma:
1. Engage and Recruit: We’ll be hosting quarterly membership meetings events like health and wellness, and financial planning seminars to attract and engage networking with young professionals in the area.
2. Enhance Mentorship Programs: We’re committed to building robust and inclusive mentorship programs that provide guidance and support to our members.
3. Community Outreach: Strengthening our ties with partnerships with our local businesses, schools, and organizations.
4. Membership Value: We’re working on making membership more accessible and valuable, ensuring that everyone feels included and supported.
I’m so excited about these incredible initiatives that bring about active change, and I can’t wait to see the amazing things we’ll accomplish together with you! If you have any questions or want to chat more about our plans, feel free to reach out.
Thanks for being such an important part of our community!
Warmest regards,
Sasha Shelton
Chairwoman of YPL