Young Professionals

John Jones
419-291-0252 Office
john.jones@promedica.org Email

Executive Board
Young Professionals Executive Board Bios

John C. Jones, President
Diana Patton, Vice President
Rita Russell, Treasurer
Alan Bannister, Secretary
Jamilah N. Jones, Community Service Chair
Ahmad Kynard, Membership/Public Relations Chair
Dana Ewing, Policy and Procedure Chair
Joe McNamara, Civic and Political Engagement Chair

Background
In June 2004, the concept of the Young Professional chapter for the Greater Toledo Urban League was birthed in the mind of several GTUL Board Members. It grew from the concern for the development and retention of young professionals in the City of Toledo and surrounding communities. A steering committee of dedicated young leaders was formed and worked diligently to bring this Movement to Toledo. In February 2005, a gala reception was held at the Toledo Club and the Greater Toledo Urban League Young Professional chapter was officially established as an auxiliary organization of GTUL.

Mission
To engage young professionals, from all industry backgrounds, in the movement towards the achievement
of social and economic equality. This is accomplished by:
•    Establishing and promoting a high level of professional and ethical conduct.
•    Providing a broad range of community service opportunities.
•    Providing various leadership training workshops to prepare members for future community,
      business and political involvement.

Membership
"The membership of GTULYP runs the gamut - from entrepreneur to engineer, production worker to physician, scientist to social worker and beyond. Despite our varied background, all of our members are: 1) Young - between the ages of 21-40; 2) Dedicated - to their families, communities and profession; and 3) Committed - to seeking innovative solutions to persistent economic and societal problems"


NULYP
The National Urban League Young Professionals (NULYP) is an auxiliary organization dedicated to bringing the next generation of leaders into the Urban league movement. The organization serves as an umbrella over more than forty-five Urban League Young Professional chapters in cities across the country. Through these chapters, thousands of members, ages 21 to 40, work to advance the Urban League agenda through corporate, social and community activism. Our members believe in economic development and social justice, and are working hard to develop proactive and innovative resolutions to the challenges our society faces.

Programs & Committees
We strive to forward the objectives and mission of this chapter through the following programs and committees:
•    Community Service
•    Personal and Professional Development
•    Membership
•    Fund development and Finance
•    Civic and Political Engagement