Get Involved: YPN Membership and Leadership Opportunities
Where to Start
Many Saginaw County Young Professionals Network (YPN) members first get involved by attending networking, professional development, and community service events. Networking events include the monthly YPN Connect series, quarterly Books & Brews, YPN Annual Meeting Memories & Milestones, and the yearly YPN Par-Tee with the Pros Golf Outing. Use this link to find upcoming events.
For those looking to take the next step, the YPN offers additional opportunities to serve on program committees and the Steering Committee. These groups help shape the future of the network and its impact on young professionals throughout the region.
Program Committees
Program committees help plan and execute YPN events, marketing, and member engagement activities. These committees are open to all YPN members and provide hands-on leadership experience. Committees include:
Steering Committee
Members meet monthly to discuss YPN operations, make programming decisions, and help shape the growth of the network. Steering Committee members must:
Many Saginaw County Young Professionals Network (YPN) members first get involved by attending networking, professional development, and community service events. Networking events include the monthly YPN Connect series, quarterly Books & Brews, YPN Annual Meeting Memories & Milestones, and the yearly YPN Par-Tee with the Pros Golf Outing. Use this link to find upcoming events.
For those looking to take the next step, the YPN offers additional opportunities to serve on program committees and the Steering Committee. These groups help shape the future of the network and its impact on young professionals throughout the region.
Program Committees
Program committees help plan and execute YPN events, marketing, and member engagement activities. These committees are open to all YPN members and provide hands-on leadership experience. Committees include:
- Event Committee: Plan professional development, networking, and community service events
- Marketing Committee: Coordinate promotional campaigns and PR strategies
- Welcome Committee: Foster engagement and retention of new members
Steering Committee
Members meet monthly to discuss YPN operations, make programming decisions, and help shape the growth of the network. Steering Committee members must:
- Be current YPN members
- Work for a Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce member business
Meet the 2026 YPN Steering Committee
Back Row (L-R): Sam Tany, Michael Wilson II, Gabriel Wallaker, Makenna McCartney, Alex Doyle, Vanessa Daleki, Emma Rogers, Abby Welsh, Christiana Malacara, Joe Tany, Ameila Whitford, and Grace Smith.
Front Row (L-R): Sydney Stephens, Jessie Teeter, Emily Albright, Kimberly Anderson, and Melissa Leivo.
Front Row (L-R): Sydney Stephens, Jessie Teeter, Emily Albright, Kimberly Anderson, and Melissa Leivo.
Executive Team
Sam Tany
Program Director Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce |
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Members At Large
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Gabriel Wallaker
HealthSource Saginaw |
Amelia Whitford
Independent Bank |
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