Climate. Connections. Community.
Acterra's Young Professionals Group
Are you between the ages of 21 and 40, and want to make a difference in your community? Join Acterra’s Young Professionals Group.
The Young Professionals Group (YPG) is composed of Bay Area junior and mid-career professionals who want to combat climate change and its wide-reaching impacts.
It’s a big fight and we need you!
Our Mission Statement: Acterra’s Young Professionals Group empowers young professionals in the Bay Area to take bold, collaborative action to create local solutions for a healthy planet.
What we offer: Our YPG members develop their skills in team leadership, organization and program management, event planning and execution, and relationship building and outreach.
In addition, you’ll:
Expand your knowledge: Access to webinars and in-person workshops with topics ranging from Zero Waste Living to Taking Action for Environmental Justice
Grow Your Career: Join for professional development opportunities like speed networking and mentorship programs.
Give Back: Join us for beach cleanups and other volunteer activities.
Have Fun!: Access to social outings like happy hours, book clubs, sustainable art classes, and weekend group hikes.
What you bring: We understand that the life of a Young Professional can be busy! We offer flexible time commitments.
As a YPG member, you can:Attend monthly YPG meetings (virtually or in-person)
Represent Acterra at events in the Bay Area.
Volunteer at one or more YPG volunteering events
Bring your ideas and enthusiasm to grow Acterra’s YPG fundraising events.
Young Professionals Committee
Katrina Semene
Kuhu Mathur
Testimonials
See what our YPG Members have to say.
I was interested in exploring career opportunities and options.
Environmentalism and sustainability is such a broad field. There are so many different roles, and types of organizations to work for.
I was feeling a bit overwhelmed. I thought the best thing to do was to network and meet people who are doing different things with their lives and careers. This way, I could get ideas about how to develop myself and my career and ultimately take that next step forward.
Fiona F.
Former Recruitment Chair
I joined the [YPG] committee because I care about climate change.
The way I can contribute is by helping to foster a community of like-minded young professionals.
We offer each other career opportunities, networking opportunities, and we learn from each other about the issues of the day, ultimately actually making a dent in the climate crisis.
Carlos M.
Former President
I really enjoy how my ideas are received and implemented with the YPC.
I have a say in how events go, what kind of workshops we should be offering, and how to do recruitment and stuff like that.
I like that it helps me build my resume and helps me feel more confident in my skills as a leader.
Kamille. L
Former President
I joined because I wanted to take on a leadership role.
and learn new skills that I could carry forward in my professional and personal life.
I really like social media and marketing because it allows me to connect with other young professionals, not only in the Bay Area, but beyond.
Shelby S - Former Marketing Chair
Shelby S.
Former Marketing Chair
