About Us:
Charleston Young Professionals (CYP) was established in 2006 by the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce to help Charleston's next generation of talent get connected and make an impact on the Charleston region. Through professional development activities, social networking opportunities and advocacy efforts, CYP is cultivating the next generation of leaders.
Working together to showcase Charleston as a cool place to live, work and play, CYP's Steering Committee works hard to ensure that the organization is the primary resource for young talent living in, or moving to, the Charleston area.
Created for young professionals, by young professionals, CYP is comprised of a quality group of members from a variety of industries in the community. Overall, Charleston young professionals are:
• Well-educated (91% have a four-year degree or higher)
• Registered voters (96%)
• Married or living with a significant other (48%) or single (47%)
• Mobile (80% do not have children)
• Home-owners (57%), with an average home value of approximately $250,000
• Working in Management, Professional, and Related Occupations (57%)
• Earning a median individual income of approximately $47,500, and a median household income of approximately $87,500
• 25-34 years old (70%)
• Engaged in volunteerism (64%)
• Donate to charity (68%)
MISSION
To empower & engage emerging talent in the Charleston region.
VISION
To be the primary resource for emerging talent by building relationships, cultivating leaders & positively impacting the quality of life in the Charleston region.
20010 - 2011 Steering Committee:
John Osborne, Osborne & Osborne - Chair
McRae Hamer, MUSC - Vice Chair
John Rizzo, CreateSpace - Vice Chair
Kristin Bostic, Financial Management Group Inc. - Communications Liaison Chair
Holly Simpson, Charleston Hospitality Group - Events Subcommittee Co-Chair
Tara Fanjoy Wooten, Daniel Ravenel Sotheby International Realty - TRC/Fundraising Chair
Sheena Calliham, MUSC - Summer Soiree Chair
Virginia Perry, Charleston Region Development Alliance - Events Subcommittee Co-Chair
Lindsey Pakkala , Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce - CYP/Chamber Liaison
Andrew Larson, Sea Board Traders - Idea Subcommittee Chair
Erica Wright, The Citadel Graduate College
Carter Andrews, Technical Event Company - Sustainability Chair
Emily Watts, Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce - CYP/Chamber Marketing Liaison
Holly Fisher, Step Ahead Inc. - Community Resource Chair
Courtney Smith, Daktronics Sports Marketing - Membership Subcommittee Chair
Caitlin Bailey, Clear Channel Communication - Sponsorship Relations Chair
Charleston Young Professionals Sub-Committees Information
