Young Involved Philadelphia

Board

Meet Our 2025 Board

Our board is made up of a dedicated group of individuals who are passionate about our mission and committed to guiding the strategic direction of the organization. Each board member brings a wealth of expertise and experience across various sectors, helping to ensure that our programs and initiatives align with our goals and values. Learn about our board members and our committees , which are smaller, specialized groups within YIP that handle specific tasks or responsibilities.

Executive Board

Board Members

Board Committees

Board Prep: Our flagship program that equips participants with the necessary knowledge, tools, and materials to effectively fulfill board duties.

  • Haley Burrowes

  • Hanna Kim

  • Nico Meyering

  • Gary Wooten, Committee Chair

Communications: Manages our messaging, branding, and public relations to engage stakeholders and the community.

  • Haley Burrowes

  • Hanna Kim

  • Hanna Stark

  • Nya Sturrup

  • Kevin Waters

Development: Focuses on fundraising efforts, donor relations, and securing financial resources to support our goals.

  • Haley Burrowes, Co-Committee Chair

  • Irene Cedano

  • Suzi Staherski

  • Gary Wooten, Co-Committee Chair

Finance: Oversees budgeting, financial planning, and fiscal accountability to ensure financial health and transparency.

  • Anton Krotenok, Committee Chair

  • Nico Meyering

  • Suzi Staherski

Policy: Develops, reviews, and updates organizational policies to align with goals, legal standards, and best practices.

  • Louis Bartholomew

  • Rishaun Hall, Co-Committee Chair

  • Wei Liu

  • Lauren Rosenthal

  • Ashlei Tracy, Co-Committee Chair

Programming: Designs and evaluates programs and events to achieve our mission and meet community needs.

  • Irene M Cedano

  • K.P. Edwards, Committee Chair

  • Tara Padovan-Hickman

  • Lauren Rosenthal

  • Kevin Waters

State of Young Philly: Plans and executes the annual event showcasing young professionals and fostering connections in Philadelphia.

  • Rishaun Hall, Committee Chair

  • Wei Liu

  • Hanna Stark

YIP 2025 Party: Organizes the flagship celebration for 2025, highlighting milestones and fostering community engagement.

  • Louis Bartholomew

  • Haley Burrowes

  • Rishaun Hall, Committee Chair

  • Anton Krotenok

  • Nico Meyering

  • Gary Wooten