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  • Mission Statement

  • 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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  • Program Overview

  • 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.

     

  • 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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