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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Natalie Smith

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President

 

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Sarah Kelley 

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Vice-President

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Vacant

Fundraising Coordinator

uoflyep@louisville.edu

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Quanta Taylor, EdD

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Administrative Coordinator

quanta.taylor@louisville.edu

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Vanessa Streble

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Communications & Marketing Coordinator

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Megan Aanstoos

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Diversity Coordinator

megan.aanstoos@louisville.edu

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Hayley Eisenberg

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Membership Coordinator

Rajvi Parikh

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Programming & Events Coordinator Co-Chair

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Vacant

Programming & Events Coordinator Co-Chair

Brian Buford

Brian Buford

Special Advisor - Employee Success Center

brian.buford@louisville.edu

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Laura McDaniels

Special Advisor - Employee Success Center

laura.mcdaniels@louisville.edu

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

Renecia Griffie Davis

Renecia Griffie Davis

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Immediate Past President

renecia.griffie@louisville.edu

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: Vanessa Streble

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: Megan Aanstoos

Members: Brandon Halcomb, Maya Lynum-Walker, Allyse Stokes, Ashley Witt

Membership Committee

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

Chair: Hayley Eisenberg

Members: Seeking members

Programming & Events Committee

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

Co-Chairs: Rajvi Parikh

Members: Seeking members