Young & Powerful New England – New Haven, Hartford, Providence, & Boston Metro Areas
Mission
Y&P New England will:
- Engage and unite emerging leaders across New England
- Continue to have a solid presence in the political process
- Influence governance at all levels
- Ensure that our membership realize leadership opportunities
- Empower and uplift our communities.
History
Young professionals throughout the New England region were inspired to action by the candidacy of Senator Barack Obama for US President. With a progressive candidate and cause to get behind, clear direction on how to get involved, and an earnest request for our help, we organized and became part of a movement for change. We supported the Obama campaign in numerous ways. Although many of us had never made political contributions previously, we were able to hold successful young professional fundraisers in cities such as Boston, and consistently keep Connecticut among the three states generating the highest quarterly campaign contributions. Our phenomenal grass roots efforts helped achieve surprise victories and close races in primaries across the region and attain record-breaking turnout around the country on November 4.
Y&P New England founders, Gina Calder and Kellyanna Johnson, believed it was critical to maintain the energy and momentum built over the course of the Presidential race and develop relationships with emerging leaders from Connecticut to Massachusetts while connecting with a broader network with a reputation for effecting change. At the close of 2008, they organized the Y&P New England Chapter.
Future Plans
Y&P New England plans to create and solidify partnerships with regional Chambers of Commerce, NBMBAA, Urban League, NABA, NBA, NAHSE, BGLOs, and other networks/organizations.
Future events will include:
Day of Service (multiple community service projects) – Winter & Fall 2009
Fundraising Events – Summer-Fall 2009
Adopt-A-Candidate (support municipal campaigns) – Summer-Fall 2009
Annual Legislative Breakfast – Winter 2010
Adopt-A-School – ongoing
Networking Events – ongoing
Gina Calder, Chair
New Haven, CT Metro Area
newengland@youngandpowerful.org
203-843-0605
Kellyanna Johnson, Co-Chair
Hartford, CT Metro Area
newengland@youngandpowerful.org
860-817-0165
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