Young Professionals Group
Our Young Professionals Group (YPG) is a member-based organization comprised of more than 125 community-minded individuals who are committed to Read. Lead. Serve. the next generation. Through service and social events and signature literacy initiatives, such as Barbara’s Book Boxes, they are building a cross-sector volunteer network to bridge the gap in access to resources in high-need schools and neighborhoods.
Story of Impact
Students at San Francisco Nativity Academy Houston experience a new library financed and built by our Young Professionals Group.
Join the Young Professionals Group
Network with like-minded young professionals and make a difference in our community through childhood literacy.
Member Spotlight
Meet Grace Gosnell
Former Young Professionals Group Chair and 2023 Storybook Gala Chair Grace Gosnell began her volunteer journey during college when she helped a nonprofit match students who struggled academically with trained tutors. As Grace was involved in the program, she grew to love working with students and watching the progress in their learning journey.
After her graduation and return to Houston, she brought her volunteering ambitions with her. The discovery of the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation’s Young Professionals Group aligned with her personal mission of helping others.
Story of Impact
Young Professionals Group President Caitlin Rance reflects on the YPG’s impact in 2023.
What people are saying…
"Joining YPG has been an amazing experience for me, providing me with invaluable volunteer opportunities, networking connections, and new friends. I never thought I’d have so much fun volunteering! I am excited anytime I get to work with the YPG group, have consistently had my expectations exceeded by this group, and encourage any young professional in Houston that is considering volunteer work to come join us."
— Nate Church, Communications Co-Chair
“The socials and service opportunities have enabled me to connect with other young professionals and form lifelong friendships, while making a difference in the lives of those we serve.”
— Monica Lunsford, Social Co-Chair
Stories of Impact
YPG Raises Nearly a Quarter Million for Literacy Initiatives
Follow us Back to Lantrip Elementary
YPG Builds Custom Book Nooks for Lantrip Elementary Classrooms
Young Professionals Group in Action
YPG EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM
Caitlin Rance, Chair
Nate Church, Vice Chair
Megan Henson, Co-Service Chair
Serjio Brereda, Co-Service Chair
Brianna Tillman, Co-Service Chair
Jack Anjier, Co-Membership Chair
Elizabeth Blanton, Co-Membership Chair
Katherine Quiroz, Co-Communications Chair
Kristen Paz, Co-Communications Chair
Monica Buchanan, Co-Social Chair
Lindsey Sauer, Co-Social Chair
Grace Gosnell, Co-Gala/Fundraising Chair
Victoria Villarreal, Co-Gala/Fundraising Chair
Member at Large
Rebecca Hoffman
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