NE Young Professionals' Committee
Overview
The Young Professionals’ (YP) Committee is a working committee of young professionals in their 20’s and 30’s who further the mission of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation.
The goal of the Young Professionals Committee is to increase awareness of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis among young professionals and the IBD community overall, to raise funds to find a cure for these diseases, and to provide quality education and support services for patients.
What We Do
We have monthly social meet-ups, virtual monthly committee meetings, and planning our annual summer Young Professionals’ event. The Young Professionals’ (YP) Committee also participates in and volunteers for New England Chapter events.
The Crohn's & Colitis New England Chapter's YP Committee offers an opportunity to be an emerging leader in the mission to find a cure for those living with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
As a community of New England-based young IBD patients and allies, we connect to support one another and spread IBD awareness through fundraising, education, and advocacy.
The Committee offers its members the opportunity to contribute in a way that is meaningful for them. We welcome your unique skill set to the committee to help raise funds, awareness, and learn about special event planning, fundraising, development, and social networking. These are vital skills for the Chapter’s Board members and volunteer leaders.
How To Get Involved
Email Elizabeth Clark at [email protected] to set up a phone call. This introductory call will give you an overview of the different ways to get involved with the New England Chapter and help you choose the best fit for you!
After your phone call you will have the opportunity to officially join the YP Committee!
Steps To Join the YP Committee:
1. Contact Elizabeth to join so you are correctly added to our internal system
2. Set up a fundraising page connected to one of the New England Chapter events (YP event, Take Steps walk, etc.)
3. Pay the $25/year dues (collected in the fall.)
Stay Connected
Join our Young Professionals' Facebook group here.
Meetings
Meetings take place over Zoom in order to accommodate everyone's time and make meetings as accessible as possible. Newcomers are always welcome! You are more than welcome to let Elizabeth know you're joining a meeting, but you absolutely do not have to, many people just show up! We always have introductions to kickoff our meetings because each call usually has multiple new members in attendance. We also hold monthly social meet-ups that everyone is welcome to attend!
Questions? Email, text, or call Elizabeth at [email protected] or (646) 984-3801
Pay Your Dues
$25/year dues are required to become an listed member of the New England Young Professionals' Committee.
Look Into the Past
Take a look at last year's Rising Healthcare Leader and Rising Community Leader as well as the YP Committee's virtual events in 2020 and 2021 here.