Training the next generation of African American leaders
New York Young Professionals
Founded April 1, 2003, the New York Urban League Young Professionals is an auxiliary group of young professionals 21-40 years old who live and/or work in NYC and the surrounding communities.
We are dedicated to supporting our community and our affiliate, the New York Urban League, through volunteerism, philanthropy, activism and leadership development.
With a rich history rooted in community, the New York Young Professionals are the training ground for young professionals who serve as Community Activists, Elected Officials, Educators, and Corporate and Nonprofit Leaders.
To support the New York Urban League in Empowering Communities and Changing Lives the goals for this new administration are to:
Membership Engagement
Deepen relationship with current members by leveraging their strengths and creating programming that directly aligns with the interests of the membership.
Relationship Enhancement
Strengthening the relationship with our affiliate, the New York Urban League, by collaborating on events, completing at least 10,000 service hours, and raising at least $50,000 for our affiliate give.
Partnership Enrichment
Developing partnerships with at least 10 new public & private companies to strengthen our service impact.
Personal and
Professional Development
Volunteer Opportunities
Fund Development
Build Lifelong Relationships
Meet Our Members
“NYULYP is a community of diverse professionals from all boroughs that come together to learn, level up, and serve. Our impact spans across advocacy, education, economic development, housing, and health and wellness which creates a space for Young Professionals like YOU!”
Lakimja D. Mattocks
President
New York Urban League
Young Professionals
Membership Demographics
Active Members
Gender Breakdown
Number of Service Hours
Chapter Awards
2022 National Day of Service
2022 Eastern Region Chapter of Excellence Award
2022
2021 Eastern Region Pivot Award
2021 National Day of Empowerment