|  The Mission of the Monterey County Young Professionals Group (MCYPG) is to be the central hub for networking, personal development, leadership and recognition opportunities that empower local young professionals (ages 21-39). Comprised of 700+ Members (and growing), MCYPG is exclusively a volunteer-run organization. The Goals of the MCYPG Management Team are: - To provide a forum for networking and business development through the production of regular social events and an extensive on-line resource geared toward services, events, and personal development.
- To support professional and personal development of its membership by hosting speakers and/or brief presentations at events.
- To offer leadership opportunities for young professionals by welcoming members to participate in the planning and delivery of events and activities.
- To develop a strong culture of recognition for its membership, including formal and informal recognition in the form of public events, awards, and personal gratification.
MCYPG hosts bi-monthly mixers at venues throughout Monterey County that provide attendees the opportunity to network with other young professionals while enjoying a variety of locations, event themes, and social opportunities. Frequently, these mixers include Networking Games (and Prizes) to make it fun and easy to meet new people. The MCYPG event locations range from upscale, sophisticated restaurants and lounges, to exciting, activity-oriented venues. MCYPG was founded in 2002 by Lisa Thomas, Elizabeth Diaz and their colleagues at Armanasco Public Relations. In July 2008, MCYPG became an independently-operated organization. 2010-2011 Management Team: President: Melissa Varcak Vice President: David Olsen Past President (2009-2010): Steve McShane Director of Membership: Dre Hernandez Director of Community Relations: Helen Meyers Director of Marketing: Katie Murphy Director of Professional Development: Hans Poschman Director of Finance: Stefanie Bingaman Director of IT: Holly Hollingsworth Organizational Director: Emily Lyons Director of Sponsorships: Stacy Tourtin Director of Sponsorships: Tammee Le Director of Business Development: Jesse Rosales Director of Business Development: Sergio Silva Director of Public Relations: Jessica Nicholas Director of Public Relations: Allison Roberson Director at Large: Linda Meckel Director at Large: Jonathan Price Director at Large: Jill Garcia Director at Large: Fred DeYoung Director at Large: Lorna Martinez Director at Large: Bonnie Brown Director at Large: Noelle White Director at Large: Lupe Carillo Associate Director: Jeremy Meyers Associate Director: Liz Barbosa Associate Director: Berniz House Associate Director: Angela Savage Associate Director: Julie Aulenta Associate Director: Pilar Gose Management Team |