We are Young Professionals Salt Lake City

Since 2014, we have provided young professionals with the opportunity to connect with each other and the community. Events are designed to allow our members to expand their network, connect with local industry and academia, as well as get involved in the local community.

 

Our Mission

To provide opportunities for Salt Lake City's young professionals to connect, develop, and enhance the region through social, professional, and civic engagement.

Core values

  • Community Involvement

  • Social Connections & Networking

  • Diversity

  • Enhancing the Utah Experience

  • Professional & Leadership Development

“I think I would have moved away from Salt Lake City already if I would not have joined this organization.”
— Trey Ennis, Member

Our History

Young Professionals Salt Lake City was started in 2014 by Nchopia Nwokoma. After graduating from grad school, Nchopia secured the job of her dreams for a company located in Provo, Utah. During this time, she was residing in Houston, Texas and a member of several young professional organizations. She decided she would accept the job in Utah to build her resume. Her plan was to work there for a year and then relocate to any other major city with her new found skills. In the meanwhile, she figured she would join a young professional organization so she could meet other like minded individuals. To her surprise, a young professional organization did not exist. So she started Young Professionals Salt Lake City.

Overtime, young professionals in the community began to join the YPSLC’s leadership team. These young professionals helped transform YPSLC from an informal group of twentysomethings who would explore the town together to a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that has had tremendous impact on the community.  YPSLC leaders truly believe in our mission and ensuring every young professional has a quality experience in Utah and therefore want to continue to reside here.

Our group is diverse and members come from all walks of life. Basic membership is free and the only requirement is that you be a young professional in age or heart. Interested in joining? Visit the membership page.