Wyman’s Young Professionals Network

Mission

The Young Professionals Network (YPN) is a bridge connecting Wyman to a community of young professionals. YPN members provide relevant guidance to Wyman, engage with Wyman’s board, and support young people in Wyman programs. Through fun and intentional events, YPN members connect, share common experiences, and support the work of Wyman.

Vision

YPN members envision a group that:

  • Supports Wyman’s mission to empower young people.
  • Cultivates a new generation of leaders.
  • Connects Wyman with a broad community of young professionals.
  • Provides relevant and meaningful opportunities for members.

Values

YPN Members Value:

  • All aspects of diversity within the group, including cultural, socio-economic, racial, and professional
  • Prioritizing community building and leadership opportunities.
  • A dynamic relationship with Wyman, including both providing and receiving mentoring.
  • The power of young people and youth-adult partnerships.
  • The importance of learning new skills and teaching from experience.

YPN Leadership

Want more information about YPN before joining?

Fill out this form or send an email to YPN@wymancenter.org and we’ll be in touch!

Kayman Sykes

Kayman Sykes (He/Him) is Vice President, Fair and Responsible Banking Officer at Enterprise Bank and Trust . Kayman is a Mississippi native and matriculated at the University of Mississippi in Biochemistry with a minor in neuroscience.  Kayman is active in the community in a number of ways, including as a member of the Advisory Boards for both the Minnesota State University in Mankato and CommonBond Communities, LLC in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is a board member for the Baltimore, Maryland-based Charm City Community Development Organization.

Why not Wyman?!  Wyman is an impactful organization that has a dynamic reach across the communities specializing in our future, the youth! From my personal experience attending an event during the pandemic, I witnessed Wyman’s impactful work and dynamic work and immediately knew I wanted to get involved.

Leesi Kogbara

Leesi Kogbara (She/Her) is the Development Coordinator at Guardian Angel Settlement Association.

Previous YPN Events

Taste of Camp Wyman – 10/21/2023

Current and future YPN members headed out for a nostalgic day at Camp Wyman. Those who participated pushed themselves out of their comfort zones on the climbing wall and zip line; learned camp songs; and connected with new people who quickly became new friends.

Career Day – 6/20/2023

YPN members and local companies came together for Career Day this summer to talk about their journeys and carers with current Wyman Leaders

Flamingo Bowl – 4/26/2023

YPN members had a great time at Flamingo Bowl on April 26th! Thank you everyone for coming out and for a great evening of connection and celebration!