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Young Leaders in Philanthropy was founded in 2009, under the auspices of United Way of the Capital Area in Jackson, Mississippi.  Emerging leaders in their 20's, 30's and 40's are members of this dynamic organization and are committed to philanthropic engagement and community relations.



Young Leaders in Philanthropy Executive Board 2011- 2012

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Front Row (L to R): Jessica, Kevin, Juanyce, TJ and Cynthia
Back Row (L to R): Robyn, Monica, Kimberly, Jenny, Sharla and Carrie
Not pictured:  Mandy, Arlean and Marcus


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Board Officers:

TJ Harvey, Chair
Cynthia Bailey, Vice Chair and Treasurer
Marlena Lehew, Secretary

Deputy Directors:
Kevin Howard, Rankin County
Marcus Burger, Hinds County
Alfred Daniel, Madison County

Committee Chairs:
Sharla Bachelder, Volunteerism/Membership
Robyn Kennebrew, Public Relations
Juanyce Taylor, Leadership Development

Ex-Officio Members (United Way Staff):
Carol Burger, President/CEO
Monica Daniels, VP for Resource Development
Ira Murray, VP of Community Impact
Mandy Scott, Dir. Marketing & Community Relations
Jenny Penoske, Relationship Manager

Young Leaders in Philanthropy or YLP's volunteer 100% their time to this organization while working full-time, taking care of their families, attending graduate and professional school, towards working for positive changes within their communities.  For more information, contact info@youngleadersinphilanthropy.com.

Strategic priorities of Young Leaders in Philanthropy include:
  • financial commitments supporting programs and services offered through United Way of the Capital Area;
  • building the membership of the organization to maximize leadership potential and possibilities within the tri-county area;
  • promoting volunteerism in the counties of Hinds, Madison and Rankin Mississippi;
  • and working closely with elected officials, business and community leaders, civic organizations and other key stakeholders.

YLP Welcomes New Board Members!
Marcus Burger, Marlena Lehew and Alfred Daniel  are the latest additions to the executive board of
Young Leaders in Philanthropy.  Kenya Taylor joins the YLP Advisory Council.

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From left to right: Marcus Burger, Jenny Spieker, Kimberly Griffin, Juanyce Taylor, TJ Harvey, Kenya Taylor, Alfred Daniel, Marlena Lehew and Mandy Scott.


Last year's Spelling Bee Winners were the  "DumbleBees", representing Atmos Energy and were presented with the Kings and Queens award. (November 2010)

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THE DUMBLEBEES (ATMOS ENERGY)

The Mizzizzzzippi B's, representing Zip 39, won the "UnBEElievable Award", the "MisBEEhaving Award" and the "Biggest Sting" Award. (November 2010)

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THE MIZZZZ-ZZZZIPPI B'S (ZIP 39)


Young Leaders in Philanthropy had a great time volunteering for  United Way's
3rd Annual Community Day of Action!
 

Saturday, June 19, 2010

To learn more about how you can volunteer, send a message to volunteer@youngleadersinphilanthropy.com.

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