Young Professionals
The Movement
The Columbia Urban League Young Professionals (CULYPSC) is a nonprofit organization comprised of professionals who serve the Midlands area. Immediate objectives are community service, civic engagement, economic self-reliance, personal development, and leadership empowerment.
Here at CULYPSC, we support our affiliate and YOU! We want to make it easy for you to become involved in all that this Movement has to offer. CULYPSC began with people just like you – people looking for an opportunity to make a difference. Your opportunity to continue that legacy starts now. There is never a more urgent time for people who possess your talent, drive, and compassion to join this Movement as a Young Professional.
If you are ready to make a difference, contribute to the progress of achieving equality and develop as a person professionally, then please take a moment to complete the registration form and join our family as we empower lives and impact communities.
The Columbia Urban League Young Professionals (CULYPSC) is a Columbia Urban League volunteer auxiliary that targets young professionals ages 21-40 to empower their communities and change lives through the Urban League Movement.
Our mission is to support the Urban League Movement through volunteerism, philanthropy, and membership development.
Be The Movement
Membership in CULYPSC is one of the best decisions you can make to get a tri-fold experience to serve the community, socialize, and progress personally and professionally. Membership means opened doors and endless opportunities for personal and professional development. It means friendships and business relationships with like-minded individuals who are passionate about the Urban League Movement. Membership means service to the Midlands community, civic engagement, diverse opinions, innovative conversations, and so much more! Being a member of CULYPSC means something different to every person involved. Join us and tell your story!
Are you looking for an organization that is passionate about the community in which you live? Then this is the organization for you. Whether you are new to the Midlands or have called this city home for years, CULYPSC is a great way to network, meet new people, and leave your footprint in the city we all call home.
Our Movement
Executive Officers
Elána R. Frazier
President
Muhammad Salaam
Vice-President
Hamilton Grant
Immediate Past President
Executive Leadership Team
Janay Price
Programming Co-Chair
Merrell Johnson
Programming Co-Chair
Nadia J. Muhammad
Programming Co-Chair
Zach Somerville
Programming Co-Chair
Alicia McQueen
Programming Co-Chair
Candace Thompson
Programming Co-Chair
Standing Committees
The Advocacy and Civic Engagement Committee shall create an awareness and understanding of issues in and around the Greater Columbia area, including Calhoun, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lexington, Richland, and Sumter counties.
Advocacy & Civic
Engagement
Committee
The Communications Committee shall be responsible for marketing all information regarding CULYPSC and the organization's programs, meetings, events and other endeavors. This includes but is not limited to print collaterals, video, social media, etc.
Communications
Committee
The Community Service Committee shall develop, coordinate and execute community service projects that align with the vision, mission, and objectives identified that engage the YP movement.
Community
Service
Committee
The Cultural and Social Committee shall develop and coordinate all cultural and/or social events for CULYPSC.
Cultural and
Social
Committee
The Fund Development Committee shall generate ideas, create and coordinate activities to raise funds for CULYPSC programs.
Fund
Development Committee
The Membership and Recruitment Committee shall recruit and encourage prospective members to join CULYPSC as well as provide membership services as directed by the Executive Board.
Membership
Recruitment
Committee
The Personal and Professional Development Committee shall plan and organize speakers and activities for General Body meetings, present forums, workshops, and other endeavors to facilitate the development of the professional networks.
Personal &
Professional
Development
Partner With Our Movement
Partnering with us is one of the greatest steps that you can take to have your service project or non-profit event featured and promoted amongst one of Columbia’s most influential groups.
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