YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

Name: YPN
Address: US

Nominate a YP of the Year

Selena Sanchez
Director of Marketing
Grand Junction Economic Partnership

Congratulations to Selena Sanchez with Grand Junction Economic Partnership on her recognition for Young Professional of the Year! Selena was nominated by a number of people for her participation and leadership of the Colorado Companies to Watch Grand Junction chapter and her work in promoting economic development in the region.

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS OF THE QUARTERS

Young Professional of the Quarter is an award that honors Mesa County young professionals within YPNMC who have done an exceptional job representing young professionals or has made great achievements while being a member. The Board of Directors is always seeking nominations for the next Young Professional of the Quarter!

Nominate a YP of the Quarter

Emily Kallina from Perdita's Coffee as the 3rd YP of the Quarter for 2024.	Matt Bell from the Grand Junction Economic Partnership as our 2nd Young Professional of the Quarter for 2024.	Gabriela Garayar, Western Slope Development Manager with Food Bank of the Rockies, was recognized as the first quarter YP of the Quarter for 2022.
Renaya Demarest, Account Director at GROWL Agency, was recognized as the Young Professional of the Quarter for October 2021.

TESTIMONIALS

CANDICE WALTON

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES

"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."

ASHLEY WOODMANSE

KONICA MINOLTA

"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."

BEVERLY DURFEE

FREELANCE WRITER

"The candidate forum YPN put on was so helpful. I'm so glad I got to go to an unbiased presentation of the candidates."

THROUGHOUT THE YEARS

After Hours - YPN + GJ Lions Club	Before Hours	After Hours - Paint & Pour at Angelo's Pottery
Lunch Conversation - Mayor Anna Stout	Before Hours - Sugar & Ice	September After Hours - Warehouse 2565
Lunch Conversation - Spencer Ingram	Before Hours - Spoons	Lunch Conversation - Dr. Hill
Before Hours - Coffee Trader	After Hours - Palisade Brewing Company	Lunch Conversation - Anna Nichols
Before Hours - Mountain Air Roasters	After Hours - Highlands Distillery	Before Hours - Sweet Kiwi Bakery
Lunch Conversation - Dr. Corey Ciocchetti	Before Hours - Kiln	Before Hours - Kiln Coffee Bar
Lunch Conversation - Daily Sentinel	Lunch Conversation - Jenn Moore	Lunch Conversation - Jay Seaton
Before Hours - Roasted	2018 YPN Christmas Party	Before Hours - My Favorite Muffin
Lunch Conversation - Girl Scouts	Lunch Conversation - Kevin & April	Lunch Conversation - Pete Baier
Before Hours - Main Street Bagels	YPN Group	Lunch Conversation - John McConnell, Eureka Science Museum