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Young Professionals of Athens-Limestone County


We exist to enrich the Athens-Limestone County area through its young professionals by serving others, promoting connection, and empowering leaders.
Whether your goal is to make new friends, experience personal and professional development, or get involved in your community, we are your gateway to the future of Athens.

💬 Text “YPATHENS” to 256-646-5290 for updates!

Upcoming Events

We will be back with more exciting events in 2025 – check our social media for YP shoutouts in the meantime!

Our Pillars

Our heartbeat is our community. We believe that when we work together for a common good, everyone wins. Service is a key element in becoming involved and is a hands-on approach to learning about the needs of our community and its citizens

Having a liaison can be pivotal during times of growth. Whether it’s aligning individuals with similar aspirations, initiating organic collaboration, or engaging in conversation with community leaders, we foster a network where these connections are natural, not forced.

The groundwork for tomorrow is set today. Providing the necessary tools to help individuals grow personally and professionally and making tomorrow’s goals seem approachable and obtainable allow us to create a firm foundation to build roles of responsibility and leadership upon.

YP Athens is an inclusive and welcoming program for all. Our target demographic includes professionals 21 to 49 years old, but extends an invitation to all who feel like they would benefit from membership.

Meet the Team

YP Executive Committee Chairs

Matthew Jimmerson
Athens Florist & Gifts

Committee Chair

Kim Dunnavant
Athens State University Launchbox

Committee Chair

YP Executive Committee
Paige Parker
Athens City Hall-City Planning

Secretary

Nancy Groce
Redstone Federal Credit Union

Treasurer

Mary Grace Fisher
WolfeCo Media

Marketing Coordinator

Christian Martinez
Chick-fil-a

Media & Content Coordinator

Anna Clem
Singing River Trail

Committee Member

Caroline Canestrari
Athens Limestone Hospital Foundation

Committee Member

Caroline Mathews
Mathews Law Firm

Committee Member

Zach Powell
Bryant Bank

Committee Member

Nikki Holladay
Athens-Limestone Chamber

Chamber Liason

Ana Norwood
Athens-Limestone Chamber

Chamber Liason

Questions or Concerns?

Ready to accelerate your business growth and opportunity?