Join us on Thursday, April 11th at Revel Entertainment for YPA's largest mixer of the year. Last year, this event turned out 500 young professionals and this year promises to be even more spectacular.

Thank you to our amazing event sponsors Real Time Solutions, Safe House Distilling, and Revel Entertainment.

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Early Learning Preschool was lucky to be chosen as this year's recipients of Leadership Sandoval Project. Early Learning Preschool has been given paint and flooring which will be installed during their spring break. Join us as we volunteer helping move furniture, clean and decorate as they prepare for students to return from their spring break.

This event is on Saturday, March 30th from 10:00am to 12:00pm at 2704 Southern Blvd SE.

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Join YPA and UNM Anderson School of Management at our upcoming Live After Five. Enjoy an evening of networking with Albuquerque's best and upcoming business minds and get to know our event sponsor, UNM Anderson! 

The Anderson School of Management was the first professional school of management established in the state of New Mexico and current alumni base is over 24,000 graduates. 

Food by Fat Frank's will be available for everyone who registers—the menu includes mac and cheese, banh mi, frito dog pie, and more! 

This event is $5 for YPA members and $15 for non-members.

This event if for 21+ only.

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Join YPA as we volunteer to help clean up the grounds, as well as help assemble patio furniture and playsets benefitting the Barrett House. The Barrett House provides shelter and supportive services to women and children experiencing homelessness, creating an opportunity for them to get a safety net in place to build the stability they need to start their journey towards securing a home for themselves and their children.

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YPA will be hosting brewing industry leader Gabe Jensen for a wide-ranging conversation about his journey to leading one of the most successful breweries in New Mexico. He will speak about the role breweries play in Albuquerque’s economy, and how Bosque continues to stand out in an increasingly competitive brewing market.

Bosque will be providing a discounted special cocktail for this event, in addition to offering $1 off all beers.

This event is FREE for members and $5 for non-members.

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Join the Young Professionals of Albuquerque on February 10th from 8:00am to 10:00am at Roadrunner Food Bank for a morning of volunteering and making a difference in our community! Together, we can feed hope and create a brighter future.

Warehouse volunteers are trained to check, clean, label, sort, repack, and box food and non-food packaged items, which will then be made available to partner agencies for distribution throughout New Mexico.

• Warehouse volunteers should be able to lift up to 20 lbs and stand for extended periods of time

• Volunteers should be in relatively good health to perform tasks that may be physically demanding, such as lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, and reaching

• Roadrunner Food Bank is a fully functioning food warehouse, so volunteers may be working near large equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks. 

15 spaces reserved for YPA. Please follow instructions so Roadrunner Food Bank can have an accurate headcount.

Please forward this email to all individuals in your group to complete their registration for this event. Each group member needs to complete the steps below.

To complete your registration:

1. Click on this link to view the dates and times reserved for your group:

2. https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_id=0256&console_type=event_list&event_id=1168&ht=1&res_code=YPA

3. Select the day and time you want to volunteer and click ‘sign up’.

4. If you already have a volunteer profile in our database, follow the prompts to sign in to complete your registration.

5. If you do not have a volunteer profile in our database, follow the prompts to create a profile to complete your registration.

Please note:

• Arrive early for your scheduled shift.

• If you are unable to fulfill your commitment, please cancel or contact the volunteer programs team ahead of time.

• Crocs, Slippers, Sandals, or flip-flops are not permitted. Volunteers must wear shoes with a closed toe and heel whenever working in the warehouse or distribution.(Please view our volunteer policy (attached to this email)). 

• Shirts must cover the shoulder, shorts and skirts should be of modest length. Tank tops, tube or halter tops, midriffs, low riding pants, short shorts, or miniskirts may not be worn under any circumstance.

• Ear buds, headphones, and mobile phones may not be used while working. You may take photos with your group before or after your volunteer shift.

• Valuables, purses, bags, and backpacks should be left at home or secured in your vehicle.  

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Unwind, connect, and enjoy the harmonious blend of networking and getting to know our event sponsor Opera Southwest at Live After Five, hosted at The Historic Lobo Theater. The 2022-23 season was Opera Southwest’s 50th year of producing world-class opera in Albuquerque. OSW is a professional, regional company producing two to three major operas per year.

Elevate your evening with us for an unforgettable fusion of business and culture. Members who purchase their ticket in advance get a FREE drink ticket when they arrive! Light appetizers will also be provided.

This event is $5 for YPA members and non-members.

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YPA will host marketing and advertising leader Dezaree Vega Garcia on Wednesday, January 17th at Tractor Wells Park to discuss her incredible career journey rising from intern at SUNNY505 to now CEO. She will discuss the role that young professionals play in the future of the City, and talk about why SUNNY505 is proud to sponsor YPA.

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Step into the exclusive world of @gathernobhill and savor the flavor of the New Year at this month’s Members-Only Live After Five! 🎉 ✨ Unwind with us as we toast to an upcoming year that will be filled with exceptional moments. Members who purchase their ticket in advance get a FREE drink ticket when they arrive! Light appetizers will also be provided.

This event is $5 for YPA members.

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Not a member yet? Visit www.ypabq.org/membership to join us today and connect with the upcoming generation of Albuquerque’s leaders.

Join us on December 5th for our YPA Holiday Party at Fogo de Chao! Let's toast to a successful year, forge new connections, and celebrate the season. Don't miss this opportunity to mingle, network, and spread the holiday cheer!

Every RSVP will include a $50 gift certificate to be used at Fogo de Chao and will be given at the event. Registration will be capped at 120 so be sure to sign up before it’s too late! 

This event is $10 for YPA Super Members, $20 for YPA members, and $30 for non-members. Light appetizers will be provided.

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Join us on November 22nd from 9:30am to 2:00pm at the ABQ Convention Center as we help Joy Junction serve over 1,000 holiday meals to those in need! 

Please come in comfortable clothing and footwear. 

All volunteers will enter through the 3rd Street ABQ Convention Center entrance, which is directly east of the outdoor Civic Plaza. Volunteers need to sign-in and get their Volunteer Badge. 

PARKING INSTRUCTIONS: Parking may cost up to $10, Joy Junction does not validate parking tickets. Volunteers will enter through 3rd Street of the Convention Center entrance which is directly east of the outdoor Civic Plaza.

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November brings more than just falling leaves. Join the Young Professionals of Albuquerque for an evening of connections and brews at Live After Five at Bow & Arrow Brewing. Expand your network and embrace the spirit of growth this autumn! 🍁 🍻

Members who purchase their ticket in advance get a FREE drink ticket when they arrive! Light appetizers will be provided.

This event is $5 for YPA members, and $10 for non-members.

Not a member yet? Visit www.ypabq.org/membership to join us today and connect with the upcoming generation of Albuquerque’s leaders.

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YPA will host community leader Sara Keller, Vice President of Community Engagement at Nusenda Credit Union and Executive Director of the Nusenda Foundation on Thursday, October 26th at Rio Bravo Brewing. Sara will speak to her own story and career journey, and will share her perspective on how young professionals can engage with their community towards positive outcomes.

This event is FREE for members and $5 for non-members. Light appetizers will be provided. 

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Hello, October!

The season may be changing but our commitment to providing networking opportunities has not. Join the Young Professionals of Albuquerque to unlock new connections this October - where opportunities, ideas, and collaborations flow as smoothly as your favorite autumn brew. Let's raise a glass to expanding your professional horizons. See you there! 🍂 🥂 @outpost1706

Members who purchase their ticket in advance get a FREE drink ticket when they arrive! Light appetizers will be provided.

This event is $5 for YPA members, and $10 for non-members.

Not a member yet? Visit www.ypabq.org/membership to join us today and connect with the upcoming generation of Albuquerque’s leaders.

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The Young Professionals of Albuquerque team is very excited to continue our Professional Development

Speaker Series. Join us on Thursday, September 21st as we hear from CEO of Real Time Solutions, Chris Schroeder, on his leadership journey. Hosted at Safe House Distilling, we will have light food and beverages.

$5 for members and $10 for non-members.

Parking can be found along Gold St. or behind Safe House Distilling. 

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Raise a Glass this September with Live After Five.        

It’s time to raise a glass at a new brewery! Join the Young Professionals of Albuquerque as we sip, savor and socialize at Flock of Moons Brewing in the Bricklight District neighborhood. If you weren’t able to meet our newly installed YPA Board at last month’s Annual Party - we’d love to meet you @flockofmoons!        

Members who purchase their ticket in advance get a FREE drink ticket when they arrive! Food will also be provided.       

This event is $5 for YPA members, and $10 for non-members. Please RSVP at the link in our bio.     

Not a member yet? Visit www.ypabq.org/membership to join us today and connect with the upcoming generation of Albuquerque’s leaders.

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Come celebrate, network, and mingle with the Young Professionals of Albuquerque at the YPA Annual Party! This is one our largest events of the year – you don’t want to miss out. 

We are hosting our Annual Party at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. Join us as we thank our outgoing and introduce our new YPA Board Members. 

This event is free for everyone. RSVP today – the first 50 to register will receive a free drink on YPA! 

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Join Young Professionals of Albuquerque on Saturday, April 19th from 8am to 12pm for a day of community engagement. We will be volunteering with Habitat for Humanity on repair projects for our local community. Expected tasks will be clarified closer to the date, but in the past we have done yard work and painting.

Register at the Habitat for Humanity site to fill out their REQUIRED waiver: https://bit.ly/43VwNu5. Please register before Monday, August 14th.

Please come in work clothes – closed toed shoes, long pants, and clothes that can get dirty and torn. Tools and materials will be provided along with some snacks. Masks are optional. 

We will meet at 4535 Valley Garden Dr. SW.

Please also register here for YPA tracking purposes.

Everyone’s a lobo 🐺 Whether you attended UNM or not, the impact of UNM Athletics is felt throughout our city. The YPA team is very excited to continue connecting young professionals to leaders in our community.

Join us on Wednesday, August 9th at 5:30pm as we hear from Eddie Nuñez, University of New Mexico Athletic Director, on his leadership journey, the ever-changing landscape of college athletics, and what young professionals in Albuquerque can be doing to continue moving our city forward. The event will be hosted at Rio Bravo Brewing Company. Light appetizers will be available.

All YPA members who register in advance will receive a free drink ticket.

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🎉🍸 Ring in August with Live After Five 🍸🎉 

Cheers to a new month of possibilities! 🌟 Join the Young Professionals of Albuquerque as we kick off August the way we do best – young and professionally. Unwind, network, and make great connections at one of Nob Hill’s latest up-and-coming hotspots. 

This event is $5 for YPA members, and $10 for non-members. Please RSVP at the link in our bio. 

Members who purchase their ticket in advance get a FREE drink ticket when they arrive! Food will also be provided.

Not a member yet? Visit www.ypabq.org/membership to join us today and connect with the upcoming generation of Albuquerque’s leaders.

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🎉 Calling all young professionals in the 505! 🌞

Are you ready to spice up your summer and mingle with the city's brightest talents? The Young Professionals of Albuquerque invites you to our sizzling Live After Five at the end of June! 🔥🍹

Connect with like-minded go-getters, forge new friendships, and expand your professional horizons while enjoying refreshing drinks, delectable bites, and the vibrant atmosphere at Albuquerque’s latest rising hotspot – Sunday Service Motor Co.

Make lasting connections, expand your network, and have a blast. RSVP now and let the summer magic begin!

RSVP in advance and get a FREE drink ticket when you arrive!

This event is $5 for YPA members, and $10 for non-members. Please RSVP at the link in our bio.

@sundayservicemoto

Not a member yet? Visit www.ypabq.org/membership to join us today and connect with the upcoming generation of Albuquerque’s leaders.

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Young Professionals of Albuquerque and Future Fund have teamed up to host a night of fun, networking, and "Powering Up" our community! At this event, we will award a grant to a local nonprofit (more details to come).

Register to join us for this FREE occasion on Thursday, June 8 at Tractor Brewing Wells Park from 6pm-8pm. First drink sponsored by FF + YPA for registered attendees. Must be a current member of either group to participate in grant voting.

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Let’s keep the momentum going with our next Live After Five! Join the Young Professionals of Albuquerque on Wednesday, May 3 at 6:00pm at Juno Brewery to meet local professionals, make new connections, and enjoy a drink.

This event is FREE for YPA members, and $10 for non-members.

Please REGISTER in advance.

We are partnering with Best Buddies for Social Hour on Thursday, April 27 at 6:00pm at Rio Bravo Brewing Company. Join us for an opportunity to meet new people and learn more about Best Buddies in New Mexico. 

This event is free for everyone. You don’t want to miss out – Best Buddies will be hosting a raffle at the event with a chance to win $150. 

If you are a new member – welcome to YPA! We will have a New Member Happy Hour before this social from 5:30pm - 6:00pm at Rio Bravo Brewing Company.

Please RSVP here.

Young Professionals of Albuquerque is teaming up with New Mexico United to take over the El Jimador Fiesta Deck to cheer on our home team as they take on Phoenix Rising in the 2023 US Open Cup on Wednesday, April 26. The doors open at 6:00pm and the match begins at 7:00pm.

This special and free opportunity is only for YPA members!

The Fiesta Deck is located on the Club Level of Isotopes Park, adjacent to the luxury suites, and offers fantastic views and access to their club bar and lounge. The open-air patio allows plenty of room to socialize and enjoy the game.

There are limited spots available – register today to join YPA in the fun!

Join Young Professionals of Albuquerque on Saturday, April 22nd for a day of community engagement. We will be volunteering with Habitat for Humanity on repair projects for our local community. 

We will be doing tasks, such as fencing, painting, and yard work. Tools and materials will be provided along with some snacks. 

Please come in work clothes – closed toed shoes, long pants, and clothes that can get dirty and torn.

We will meet at 659 Vancouver Rd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124.

If you are attending, please complete the REQUIRED waiver for Habitat for Humanity: https://bit.ly/3oazIzN. 

Please also REGISTER HERE.

The annual City-Wide Mixer is the can't-miss signature event connecting the Albuquerque metro together. Organized by Young Professionals of Albuquerque, the City-Wide Mixer is our largest event bringing all professional organizations together for an evening of celebration, community building and networking with Albuquerque’s young professionals.

The event is free and we welcome all professionals, trades, entrepreneurs, artists in all industries and professional and professional-supporting organizations. Albuquerque is a full and diverse economy, and we invite you to take part!

We thank Real Time Solutions for being our event title sponsor, Revel Entertainment for hosting as the venue sponsor, and to Safe House Distillery as the drink sponsor for this special event – this community collaboration would not be possible without these amazing local businesses.

Refreshments will be provided and drink specials available throughout the event!

Note: This is a 21+ event

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We are excited for our next Professional Development Speaker Series with Mark Herman, Dion’s CEO. Join us on Thursday, March 30th at Tula’s Kitchen to hear about Mark’s leadership journey.

Born and raised in Albuquerque, Mark started working as a pizza maker at Dion’s after graduating from high school. Over the following years, he took on various roles in the company, always learning and wanting to do more to become this popular restaurant’s CEO.

Join us for great food and to hear from an even greater leader!

$5 for members and $10 for non-members.

Parking: General parking located in front of the building. Attendees will meet on the patio at the front.

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So far, so great! The Young Professionals come together again for our second Live After Five in 2023. Join us on Monday, February 27th, from 6-9pm for an evening filled with food, drinks, and networking at High and Dry Brewing.

YPA MEMBERS: RSVP in advance for FREE entrance to the event (registration link in bio).

Tickets for non-members are $10.

Not a member yet? Visit www.ypabq.org/membership to join us today and connect with the upcoming generation of Albuquerque’s leaders.

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