JOIN OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Looking for experience serving on a board? Wanting to get more involved in the young professional community? We're looking for two new board members to join the Young Professionals Network of Mesa County's volunteer Board of Directors!
Applications will be due December 4th at 5:00 p.m. Have a question about the commitment and what the role entails? Contact us to connect with current board members.
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
Tamara Krizman
Director Of Career Services at Colorado Mesa University
Tamara was born and raised in Grand Junction and graduated from Colorado Mesa University’s mass communication program. She previously served as the Director of Marketing and Business Development for Mesa Mall for over five years and recently moved into the role of Director of Career Services for Colorado Mesa University.
Tamara also worked in local government for the Mesa County Health Department as a Communication Specialist, and for the non-profit Mosaic as a Community Outreach Manager. She currently volunteers with Mosaic, the CMU Alumni Association, and the Initiate Conference. She was awarded the CMU Alumni Association President's Award in 2018 for her outstanding commitment to CMU.
As one of the youngest CMU Alumni Board Presidents, Tamara also sits on various boards across the community and has a passion and desire to see a connected community thriving in every area.
TESTIMONIALS
CANDICE WALTON
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES
ASHLEY WOODMANSE
KONICA MINOLTA
BEVERLY DURFEE
FREELANCE WRITER
"I have met all my closest friends through YPN. When I was new to the Grand Valley, this is where I found people who enjoy learning."
"YPN is a great networking opportunity. Plus, it looks good to current and future employers that want to see a history of community involvement and leadership."
"The candidate forum YPN put on was so helpful. I'm so glad I got to go to an unbiased presentation of the candidates."