Young Hispanic Professional Austin Association

Welcome to YHPAA! The Young Hispanic Professional Austin Association (YHPAA) is an official non-profit and a 501c3 Tax Exempt Status organization registered in the State of Texas. It was founded in January 2006 to serve as the principal professional resource for young Hispanics in the Austin and Central Texas area.  Members build a foundation for their professional, community, and personal development. This organization supports and encourages Hispanic higher education through scholarships and mentorships. Join YHPAA to: -Support Hispanic higher education through scholarships -Develop professionally and personally -Expand on business partnerships and build new friendships -Empower students through mentoring -Share our resources & create a support system -Start building a foundation with future Hispanic leaders! 2008 Executive Board Founder & President: Linda Medina Vice-President: Javier Valdez Secretary: Araceli Brown Treasurer: Ben Ramirez Community Director: Veronica Chapa-Jones Director of Public Relations: Cammy López Membership Director:  Becky Treviño   Click here to see NEW Photos in YHPAA's Gallery!  Congratulations Member of the Month:  Melissa Henao-Robledo  Click here to learn more about her! Austin Woman Magazine May Issue:  Linda Medina  Click here for pick-up locations!

LOCAL LATINO POWERHOUSES INSPIRE YOUNG HISPANIC PROFESSIONALS AUSTIN, Texas, July 1, 2008—The Young Hispanic Professional Austin Association (YHPAA) welcomes six Latino thought leaders of politics, education, and business to their July Professional Development Series, “Discovering the Leader Within” on Wednesday, July 9th from 6:30pm-8:30pm at the Law Offices of Jackson Walker, LLP.  Panelists include: Eddie Rodriguez, Texas House Representative; Lulu Flores, Austin attorney and president of the National Women’s Political Caucus (NWPC); Paul Saldaña, president and principal of Adelánte Solutions; Diana Maldonado, candidate for House District 52 and two-term member of the Round Rock School Board and Hector Nieto, Communications Director for the Texas Democratic Party. Perla Cavazos, senior policy analyst for State Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr will be moderating.  The objective of the panel is to offer YHPAA members insight on becoming a leader in the workplace and in the community.  “We are thrilled to have such a distinguished panel of true Latino leaders,” says Linda Medina, Founder and President of YHPAA. “This is a wonderful example of how YHPAA is working hands on to cultivate the next generation of leaders,” says Medina.  Click here for more info.!

A big thank you to the YHPAA members that volunteered at the Habitat for Humanity on Saturday, June 14th.  Making a difference team:  Laura Valdez, Magda Sanchez, Melissa Robledo, Astolfo Rodriguez, Cammy Lopez, Veronica Garza, Becky Treviņo!  For more info. to volunteer or interested in joining the Community Service Committee contact:  Veronica Chapa-Jones, community@yhpaa.org.

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