About the Young Professionals Board
The IN! Pathways to Inclusive Higher Education Young Professionals Board (YPB) is a neurodiverse group of young leaders dedicated to raising awareness of the inclusive college opportunities in Colorado for students with intellectual disability. The YPB is a group of emerging leaders who dedicate their own time, talents, networks, and resources to raise awareness and support for the work and mission of IN!
Purpose
Made up of inclusive higher education (IHE) alumni and other inclusion-driven professionals in their 20s and 30s, the YPB is passionate about supporting the work of IN! and building up the next generation of advocates for inclusive higher education in Colorado.
Young Professionals Board Goals
- Raise awareness of IN! and advance its mission in Colorado
- Serve as IN! ambassadors, helping to build up a community of advocates for inclusive college pathways in our state
- Coordinate IN!’s Alumni Association, investing in IHE graduates and their families
Roles and Responsibilities
All YPB members are IN! Ambassadors.
- Members that have graduated from IHE programs are “Alumni Ambassadors”
- All other members are “Inclusion Ambassadors”
Expectations and Responsibilities
- Minimum 2 year commitment
- Attend at least 4 of 6 monthly, virtual meetings
- Attend mandatory in-person strategic planning session
- Attend at least 2 Alumni Association events
- Volunteer at IN!’s Annual Tailgate Fundraiser
Benefits
- Become part of the IN! network, connecting to other passionate professionals and organizations throughout Colorado
- Regularly connect with students with ID in inclusive setting
- Network and collaborate with IN!’s Board of Directors
- Have access to disability related community resources shared by other YPB members
- Increase knowledge of how non-profits function
- Make an impact for inclusion within your community
Interest/Application Form
The Young Professionals Board accepts new members on a rolling basis.
