YTP Committees

YTP consists of four committees, which administer the logistics of the organization.  Members are invited to serve on any committees that interest them, and committee leadership is made up of former committee members.

YTP/Committee Leadership:

YTP President - David Gorgani, Inter-American Development Bank

YTP Vice President- Ruth Kemmish, Nucor Public Affairs, inc

Communications Committee Facilitators - Stephen Rindone, Washington International Trade Association (WITA), Sophia Siddiqui, Washington International Trade Association (WITA)

Organizational Development Committee Facilitator - Meghan Mahoney, The Trade Partnership

Programming Committee Facilitator - Javiera Gallardo, Washington Internatinal Trade Association (WITA)

Member Outreach - Andre Nakazawa, Office of Sen. Wyden

Committee Descriptions:

Communications
The Communications Committee is responsible for maintaining and expanding YTP's membership, largely through external relations and internal communication.  Members will have the opportunity to:

- Develop YTP's marketing strategy to attract new members
- Reach out to organizations around Washington whose employees may be interested in YTP
- Act as YTP's external wing, and establish professional contacts around Washington

Organizational Development
The Organizational Development Committee is responsible for increasing the efficiency and efficacy of YTP, as well as ensuring that membership and leadership transition is fluid.  Members will have to opportunity to:

- Develop YTP's work plans and strategic goals
- Build leadership through experience managing the organization
- Come up with creative ideas for increasing efficiency

Programming
The Programming Committee is in charge of managing YTP's events calendar.  The Programming Committee suggests forum speakers and topics, and determines venues for forums, meetings and happy hours.  Members will have the opportunity to:

- Shape YTP's calendar, including forums and happy hours
- Maintain contact with forum speakers and coordinate topics for forums
- Set up events that would provide YTP members with exclusive insight into the trade inner-circle.

Membership Outreach

The Membership Outreach Committee is responsible for integrating new members into the organization and enlarging the existing membership base. The Committee is also responsible for cultivating and expanding YTPs relationship with other Young Professional groups in and around Washington DC.

If you're interested in joining a committee, please contact ytpmembership@gmail.com