Meet Our Team

Our leadership team is committed making UofL a great(er) place to work for young and emerging professionals!

Executive Committee

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Sarah Schladand 

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President

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Talayah Childress

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Vice President

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Vacant

Fundraising Coordinator

uoflyep@louisville.edu

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Kassie Reynolds

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Administrative Coordinator

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Tessa Chilton

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Communications & Marketing Coordinator

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D.A. Malik

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Diversity Coordinator

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Giavanna Combs

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Membership Coordinator

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Catherine Wibbels

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Programming & Events Coordinator

Meagan West

Meagan West

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Special Advisor - Employee Success Center

meagan.west@louisville.edu

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Douglas Craddock Jr., PhD

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Executive Champion

douglas.craddock@louisville.edu

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Vanessa Streble Karem 

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Immediate Past President

Committees and Committee Members

Communications & Marketing Committee

Responsible for managing the website and overseeing communications and other media resources related to the promotion of YEP related programs, events, and social activities.

Chair: Tessa Chilton

Members: seeking members

Diversity Committee

Responsible for the inclusion and welcoming of members, development of new policies to align with the Cardinal Principals and UofL’s Diversity Council, and identifying the gaps and opportunities within YEP to enrich a sense of belonging for members.

Chair: D.A. Malik

Members: Seeking members

Membership Committee

Responsible for the recruitment and retention of members and identifying the needs of the membership base.

Chair: Giavanna Combs

Members: Seeking members

Programming & Events Committee

Responsible for planning and coordinating YEP related programs, events, and social activities and providing support for fundraising efforts.

Chair: Catherine Wibbels

Members: Seeking members