YOUNG PROFESSIONAL NETWORK

CULTIVATING CONFIDENT RESILIENT LEADERS

NAAAHR’s Young Professional Network exists to cultivate confident, resilient leaders with resources supporting life and career navigation through year-round engagement activities. 

Mission: Enable and empower aspiring young leaders ages 18-30 to amplify their voice and achieve their professional and personal goals. 

OBJECTIVES

  • Education resources for career focused professional certifications, leadership development, financial literacy and social responsibility

  • Access to professional career coaches and mentors

  • Opportunities for Internship, Rotational and Early Career programs

  • Networking activities to expand professional and social capital

Become a Member & Unlock Exclusive Benefits

NAAAHR membership offers a wealth of resources and opportunities designed to support professionals at every career stage. Whether you’re just starting or an experienced leader, we provide the tools to help you excel, grow, and lead with confidence.

Professional Growth & Development

Gain access to webinars, workshops, and expert-led training

Exclusive Networking Opportunities

Connect with a national network of HR professionals, mentors, and industry leaders

Career Advancement

Explore job boards, career fairs, and mentorship programs to take your career to the next level.

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT

Earn HRCI recertification credits, professional certifications, and leadership training

Student

  • Networking Opportunities with HR Professionals·

  • Access to Local and National Events·

  • Internship and Job Opportunities·

  • Student Membership Rate·

  • Student Track at National Conference·

  • Access to Resonate

$30

CONTACTS

NAAAHR NATIONAL BOARD

Deidre Gwin

SVP Young Professionals & Collegiate [email protected]

Whitnee Muhammad

Director At Large

Ricardo Lee

AVP – Membership Brand & Marketing

Dr. Anthony Peguese

AVP – Higher Ed & School Partnerships

Brittney Kern

AVP – Data,  Reporting & Technology

Jalen Johnson

AVP - Corporate & Community Partnerships

Deondre Thompson

Corporate

ADVISORS

  • Damian Kinsey: Director, Boys Town – Director Youth Engagement, DEI, Programs

  • A.J. Ali: CEO L.O.V.E. Is The Answer – Social Responsibility

  • Sheri Smith: CEO, Indigo Pathways –Self-Awareness, Assessment, L&D

  • Robyn Johnson: Associate Director HR Executive, Career Development, Government Careers

  • Lenny Qualtiere – Global HR Director – Essity – Career Development

  • Candace Hanna – Artist, Creative Expression

  • Open – Financial & Reporting, Financial Careers, Financial Literacy, Wealth Enablement, Entrepreneurship 

  • Open – Mental Health 

  • Open – Collegiate (HBCU Dean, Career Affairs Director) 

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