Young Professionals ERG
Overview
The Young Professionals Employee Resource Group (YP-ERG) is to be a strategic partner with the Office of Inclusive Excellence at Georgia Southern University and shall exist solely to promote a culture of diversity and inclusion among young faculty and staff.
Mission
The Young Professionals ERG will advance the understanding and inclusion of employees with common backgrounds, sets of interests and goals. The vision, mission, goals, policies and activities of the Young Professionals ERG are fully aligned with those of Georgia Southern University. The Young Professionals ERG will exist to (1) connect young faculty and staff together to foster professional networking; (2) establish programs and activities aligned with the mission of the Young Professionals ERG; and (3) provide employees opportunities to develop and grow.
To read our 2021-2022 Charter, please click here!
Membership Eligibility
Any employee at Georgia Southern University who is 40 years old or younger shall be eligible for membership in this ERG.
Leadership Team
| Name | Email Address |
|---|---|
| Annalee Ashley (Executive Sponsor) | |
| Jacquelyn Mesenbrink (Co-Chair) | jmesenbrink@georgiasouthern.edu |
| Tanner Perfect (Co-Chair) | tperfect@georgiasouthern.edu |
| Kyra Larry (Steering Committee) | klarry@georgiasouthern.edu |
| Ryan Moguel (Steering Committee) | rmoguel@georgiasouthern.edu |
| Tajae Francis (Steering Committee) | tfrancis@georgiasouthern.edu |
| Jelisa Bass (Steering Committee) | jsbass@georgiasouthern.edu |
Events
| Date | Title | Location/Link | Flyer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, May 17, 2022 3:00pm-4:00pm | General Spring Meeting | Meeting Link | TBA |
| Tuesday, May 24, 2022 3:00pm-4:00pm | Navigating as a Young Professional in Academia | Register Here |  |
| TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Last updated: 5/17/2022