United Way Young Leaders Society of El Paso

🍷✨ You’re Invited to Wine & Wisdom at La Nube! ✨🍷

Join us on Tuesday, September 10th for an exclusive evening at the brand-new La Nube Children’s Museum.

Event Highlights: 🕠 5:30 – 6:30 PM: Mingle and enjoy a special tour led by Natalie Eckberg, VP of Development & Stakeholder Relations. 🍹 6:40 – 7:40 PM: Keep the conversations going at the International Bar with a complimentary drink ticket for wine or beer!

RSVP to reserve your spot!
https://www.uwyls.org/events-1/wine-wisdom-pt-14

🌟 Are you a young professional eager to be a part of the Young Leaders Society? 🌟

YLS inspires young professionals to a powerful network of El Paso leaders.

Click the link below to learn more about YLS!

https://www.uwyls.org/

Meet Irene Morales, one of our new Advisory Board Members! 🎉

Irene Morales serves as a Security Clerk at GECU, where she plays a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity of the credit union's security operations. She has been instrumental in streamlining administrative processes within the security department, ensuring a safe environment for both employees and members. Irene is also actively involved with GECU Young Professionals, serving as the leader of the outreach committee and as an advisor!

We are excited to have her serve on our advisory board! Join YLS and connect with young leaders like Irene! 🤝

Meet Kristen Barraza, one of our new Advisory Board Members! 🎉

Kristen Barraza serves as the Communications Coordinator at GECU and has been a part of GECU for almost 6 years. During her time at GECU, she has specialized in different areas of the credit union, including Member Service Representative, and Collections Clerk leading up to her current role as Communication Coordinator.

We are excited to have her serve on our advisory board! Join YLS and connect with young leaders like Kristen! 🤝

Young Leaders Society wishes all of our leaders a sparkling 4th of July! 🗽Enjoy and have a safe time!

Meet Christian Diaz, one of our new Advisory Board Members! 🎉

Christian Diaz serves as the Vice President of Economic Development at The Borderplex Alliance, leading efforts to attract and expand companies within the region. Before his full-time engagement with the economic development team, Christian was the director of special initiatives for the Borderplex 2025 Strategic Plan. Furthermore, he serves on the Athletics Fan Council and is a part of the Miner Nation Collaborators program!

We are truly honored to have him serve on our advisory board. Join YLS and connect with young leaders like Christian! 🤝

Meet Elizabeth Vega, one of our new Advisory Board Members! 🎉

She serves as the Manager for Marketing and Digital Strategies for El Paso Locomotive FC, overseeing the Marketing, Digital Advertising, social media, Branding, and Mascot for the team. Furthermore, she helped develop the Locomotive brand before the 2019 inaugural campaign! Her role in the organization consisted of developing a mission statement, assisting in brand development, and running all club social media platforms.

We are truly honored to have her serve on our advisory board. Join YLS and connect with young leaders like Elizabeth! 🤝

Ready to lead with purpose?

Join the United Way Young Leaders Society! Make a real impact in your community, connect with diverse leaders, and drive positive change together. Let's roll up our sleeves and create a brighter future for all. 🤝

Thank you to everyone who made the 2024 ENGAGE Summit a memorable experience. From our keynote speaker, Dr. Maria-Elena Giner, to our emcee, Pearl Contreras, our awesome panelists, lovely panel moderator, Alexandra Chavez, and our CliftonStrengths facilitator, Jesse Singleton! Thank you for helping us inspire El Paso’s Next Generation

We are beyond grateful to our title sponsor, El Paso Electric, as well as our gold sponsors , , and Raiz Federal Credit Union, and our silver sponsorsFreeport-McMoRan, Hunt Companies, Lauterbach, Borschow & Co., , SBNG Certified Public Accountants, and for engaging the young leaders of tomorrow and supporting the work of our United Way year-round.

Join YLS today:
https://www.uwyls.org/membership

We are pleased to announce our speakers for the 7th annual ENGAGE Young Professionals Leadership Summit’s. This year’s theme is Visionary Thinking: How Leaders Shape the Future. Focusing on paths to success and how leaders can prepare to take on challenges and pivot to meet the needs of tomorrow. The summit will feature a keynote speaker, talented panelists, a StrengthsFinder assessment, and opportunities for networking. Sweep to see our speaker line up!

For more details about this year’s ENGAGE:
https://www.engagesummit.org/

The Young Leaders Society is now accepting nominations for their Advisory Board!

Advisory Board members have the opportunity to help shape the direction of YLS, by contributing to our three pillars: connect, serve, and grow. This is a great opportunity for current YLS members to further their philanthropic journey and make an impact in the community we call home.

Nominations must be sent no later than Friday, April 5! Intrigued to join the board? Send a letter of interest and a copy of your resume to Tommy Gabriel, Nomination Committee chair, at [email protected]

Wine not join us for the first Wine & Wisdom of 2024?

We are excited to announce the upcoming Wine & Wisdom will be held at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. This will be a one-of-a-kind experience to enhance your network, tour the bank and its vaults, enjoy wine, and gain insights from the finance industry's local experts! Space is limited!

Learn more and RSVP:
https://www.uwyls.org/events-1/wine-wisdom-pt-13

Start your year of impact with the Young Leaders Society.

YLS is committed to helping young professionals take their philanthropic journey to the next level. When you’re a part of our network, you gain exclusive access to unique opportunities to connect, serve, and grow. Just to name a few, you gain access to the ENGAGE Summit, Wine & Wisdom, and so much more. The young leaders in this donor network are the changemakers and future of El Paso.

Join today:
https://www.uwyls.org/membership

Did you know that is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service to encourage us all to volunteer to improve our communities? By volunteering, we can bridge divides, heal wounds, and create lasting change that will benefit our community for years to come.

Link in bio for volunteer opportunities!

✨Happy New Year, young leaders!✨ We cannot wait for what’s in store for 2024. How will you start your year of impact? Let us know in the comments.

Happy Holidays, Young Leaders! We’re so grateful for all that you’ve helped us accomplish this year and cannot wait for what 2024 has in store✨🫶

Last week, our advisory board members came together to spread some holiday cheer at the Opportunity Center for the Homeless. They helped sort clothing donations and brought donations for their winter clothing drive. ✨🫶

On Monday, we held a very special event, our Holiday Feast.✨

Young Leaders came and gathered at the Chamizal Community Center to give thanks, celebrate, and learn about the United Way of El Paso Parents as Teachers Program. We are so grateful for Raiz Federal Credit Union’s sponsorship, the local chefs who cooked our delicious meal, and everyone who came and made this a great event.

✨🎄Let the festivities begin.🎄✨ Our Holiday Feast is a week away!

We hope you will join us for this very special event. Come gather with us for a holiday meal crafted by local chefs at the Chamizal Community Center. We will be giving thanks, celebrating, and learning about the ’s Parents as Teacher Program. Seats are limited! Get your tickets before it’s too late.

Buy your tickets and learn more at the link below:
https://www.uwyls.org/events-1/holiday-feast

Gobble gobble! Happy Thanksgiving, young leaders! 🦃🍂 We hope everyone has a fun and safe holiday.🧡

Will you join us?

On Monday, December 4, YLS will be hosting a very special Holiday Feast curated by local chefs. We will be gathering at the Chamizal Community Center to celebrate, give thanks, and learn about the United Way of El Paso County’s United Way of El Paso Parents as Teachers Program. We’re so grateful for all that you’ve helped us accomplish this year and hope to see you there. Seats are limited; buy your tickets before they sell out!

Buy your tickets and learn more at the link below:
https://www.uwyls.org/events-1/holiday-feast

Today is World Kindness Day. This day and every day serve as reminders to spread love, support, and encouragement, as well as to be empathetic and kind. We encourage everyone to go out and do a random act of kindness or volunteer with a local nonprofit.

Friendly reminder, early voting ends this Friday, November 3. As young professionals, your voice matters. Cast your vote to help make a difference in our community and future.

To find your polling location, visit:
https://www.votetexas.gov/index.html

YLS leverages the power of the United Way to connect, serve and grow.

Members connect with each other, top leaders of our community, and other changemakers through curated networking, engagement, and volunteer opportunities. Some include our very own Wine and Wisdom, ENGAGE Summit, Friendsgiving and much more!

If you’re not a part of YLS yet, join today!
https://www.uwyls.org/membership

⭐ Ready, set, give! ⭐

We invite you to help support our local United Way of El Paso County this ! With your support, crucial services and resources will continue to help El Pasoans be educated, healthy, financially stable, and have access to their basic needs. When you contribute, rest assured that your dollars stay local and support local.

Make your gift today:
https://elpasogivingday.org/organizations/united-way-of-el-paso-county