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Mission Statement
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Coast Young Professionals (CYP) is designed to develop leaders along the Mississippi Gulf Coast by connecting its network of over 170 diverse and dynamic young professionals (ages 21- or young at heart) throughout the region.
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Register for our upcoming events below!
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Program Overview
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Coast Young Professionals provides a variety of special events and programs throughout the year to facilitate connections, professional development, and engagement among young professionals along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We offer four Signature Events that occur annually, social and networking programs, and a series of professional development seminars and workshops. In addition to programs, CYP offers development opportunities through Leadership Gulf Coast scholarships and CYP Scholarship/Professional Grants. We embrace the chance to learn from current and emerging leaders in our community, as well as seasoned professionals from various backgrounds who can enlighten our members and advance their careers.
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Meet our Board of Directors
2025 Coast Young Professionals Chair: Gardner Hewes, Cadence Bank
Immediate Past CYP Chair: Christian Hartley, Cadence Bank
Incoming CYP Chair: Grace Russell, CMG Financial
Treasurer: Janet Schnurr, WLOX
Leadership and Learning Chair: Taylor Wilson, Hancock Whitney
Policy and Government Chair: Laithan Simmerman, Franke & Salloum, PLLC
Projects and Networking Chair: Samantha Loomis, Hancock Whitney
Community Service Chair: Brianna Pfarrer, USM Foundation | Co-Chair: Sam Resultan, Northwestern Mutual
Membership Chair: Dr. Anthony Lopez, Clear Families Chiorpractic | Co-Chair: Brailey Penny, Renaissance Community Loan Fund
Communication Chair: Denise Johnson, Victory Behavioral Center
Board Members At Large: Melissa Hewes, Morgan Bogolin, Sawyer Walters, Antoine Taylor, Gretchen Reid, Kadin Snow, Kelsey Polovich, and Pierce Weatherly.
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Connect. Inform. Advocate. Develop.