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Young Professionals of Albuquerque

We are not your standard networking group.

We are a community that offers professional development, social and civic engagement to help empower Albuquerque's future leaders.

08/14/2026

Another Annual Mixer in the books! 🥂✨

Our Annual Mixer brought together Albuquerque’s young professionals for a night of new connections, familiar faces, and everything we love about this community.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us and to our sponsors Sunward and Rio Bravo Brewing Co. and our parter djmmartinezofficial who helped make the night possible. We couldn’t do what we do without your support! 💙

To our outgoing YPA Board of Directors, thank you for the time, energy, ideas, and heart you’ve poured into YPA. 👏🏼

Now it’s time for the next group of leaders to step up! 👀

YPA Board applications are open through Sunday, August 16! If you’re ready to get involved, build connections, and help shape what’s next for Albuquerque’s young professional community, we want to hear from you.

🔗 Apply through the link in our bio!

08/11/2026

There’s still time to apply for the YPA Board! 👀

Ready to get more involved, grow as a leader, and help shape what’s next for Albuquerque’s young professional community? This could be your opportunity.

Applications are open through August 16th! ⏰

View open positions + apply at the link in our bio.

08/06/2026

Ready to make an impact? 💙

YPA Board of Director applications are officially OPEN!

If you’ve been looking for a way to grow your leadership skills, expand your network, and help shape the future of Albuquerque’s young professional community, this is your opportunity.

We’re looking for passionate professionals who are ready to bring fresh ideas, collaborate with an incredible team, and help create experiences that make a difference. From Marketing and Membership to Professional Development, Community Engagement, Health & Wellness, and more, there’s a place for you to get involved.

🗓️ Applications close August 16.

📲 The application, along with position descriptions, can be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/3/d/e/1FAIpQLSesbzgzm9_qcSjy4ENdT7ksfIG5sqMM8Pin9PcvHVSV-sLzYQ/viewform

We can’t wait to meet the next group of leaders helping move YPA forward.

Tag someone who would be a great addition to the board! 💙

08/03/2026

This Saturday, Albuquerque’s biggest networking event is here, and we want to see you there! 🎉

The YPA Annual Mixer brings together professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives, trades, and community leaders from across the metro for one evening of great conversations, new connections, and opportunities to grow your network.

✨ Free to attend
🍻 The first 50 registered attendees receive a FREE drink, courtesy of Rio Bravo Brewing.
📅 This Saturday, August 8 | Doors open at 5:30 PM

Bring a friend, meet someone new, and be part of the community that’s helping shape Albuquerque.

🎟 Register now through the link in our bio and save your spot!

Thank you to our venue sponsor, Rio Bravo Brewing Co., and our presenting sponsor, Sunward, for helping make this event possible.

07/30/2026

Creative minds. Big ideas. Real connections. 🎬✨

Creator’s Night 2 brought together Albuquerque’s creative community for an evening of honest conversations, industry insights, and new opportunities to connect.

Whether you’re looking to break into the creative space, grow your career, or simply meet other creatives who get it, this night was all about building community.

A huge thank you to our incredible panelists for sharing your experiences and advice, and to our sponsors Lavendr. The Agency 💜 and Q Station for helping make this event possible. And thank you to everyone who joined us!

Ready to find your community? Join YPA and be part of what’s next. 💙

07/24/2026

🎉 Albuquerque’s biggest networking event of the year is back!

Join us for the YPA Annual Mixer, our signature event bringing together young professionals from across the metro for an evening of networking, community, and great conversations.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, artist, trades professional, nonprofit leader, or simply looking to grow your network, we’d love to see you there!

🍻 The first 50 people to register receive a FREE drink courtesy of Rio Bravo Brewing.

A special thank you to Sunward Credit Union, our event sponsor, for helping make this evening of connection and community possible.

📅 Saturday, August 8
🕠 Doors open at 5:30 PM | Event: 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Rio Bravo Brewing
🎟️ Free to attend | 21+

Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdY5mME7xDAE3KVxOxaf8_jaqQmdYnVK8_IDwRi6IDygEyMsw/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Tag someone you’re bringing 👇

07/22/2026

🚨 Creator’s Night 2 is TOMORROW!

If you’re a creative who’s curious about working with agencies, building new connections, or learning more about the future of advertising, marketing, and creative work, you won’t want to miss this one.

Meet the incredible panel you’ll hear from tomorrow evening. (And a quick shoutout to Josh, who missed filming but will be with us on the panel! 🙌)

🎥 P.S. Yes… this was filmed in one take. We think that deserves at least a little credit. 😅

📍Q Station
🗓️ Tomorrow
🔗 Register now! https://ypa-abq.org/events/creators-night-2-working-with-agencies

07/16/2026

The lineup is here! 👏 Meet the industry professionals joining us for Creator’s Night 2: Working with Agencies.

Hear from leaders who are shaping New Mexico’s creative industry:

✨ Learn how Laurene Rodriguez built Mariposa Marketing from the ground up and has led marketing initiatives for brands and organizations like Meta, Albuquerque Public Schools, New Mexico Piñon Coffee, Weck’s, and more.

🎨 Gain insights from Joshua Romero, whose decade of experience in creative strategy and storytelling has helped brands connect with audiences through impactful campaigns.

📱 Discover how Kayla Torres approaches social media with purpose, blending creativity, strategy, and community-building as Head of Social at SUNNY505.

🤝 Hear from Molly Zeinemann about building strong client relationships and solving business challenges through collaboration and creative strategy at McKee Wallwork.

🎙️ The conversation will be moderated by Noah Brooks, Director of Business at Lavendr.

Whether you’re a creative, marketer, freelancer, student, or simply curious about the agency world, this is your chance to hear directly from professionals, ask questions, and make new connections.

📅 We’re just ONE WEEK away!

Register today and join us for an evening of networking, conversation, and practical insights from some of New Mexico’s top creative professionals.

https://ypa-abq.org/events/creators-night-2-working-with-agencies

07/14/2026

🎉 A new chapter for YPA is here!

We’re excited to officially announce our President and Vice President for the 2026–2027 year! 👏

And now, we’re looking for passionate young professionals who are ready to get involved, bring fresh ideas to the table, and help shape what’s next for YPA. Applications for our 2026–2027 Board of Directors are officially OPEN! 🚀

If you’re ready to grow your leadership skills, build connections, and make an impact in Albuquerque’s young professional community, this is your opportunity.

🔗 Apply now https://docs.google.com/forms/u/3/d/e/1FAIpQLSesbzgzm9_qcSjy4ENdT7ksfIG5sqMM8Pin9PcvHVSV-sLzYQ/viewform

07/11/2026

Calling all Albuquerque creatives! 🎨📸🎥✨

Creator’s Night is back for round two, and this time, we’re talking all about working with agencies.

Whether you’re a designer, photographer, videographer, writer, freelancer, content creator, or simply curious about the creative industry, this is your chance to connect directly with some of Albuquerque’s leading advertising, marketing, communications, and creative agencies.

Come network, make connections, and get an inside look at what it takes to work with an agency and where the creative industry is headed next.

📅 Thursday, July 23
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Q Station, 3225 Central Ave NE

Ready to create, connect, and collaborate? Register through the link in our bio!

Address

115 Harvard Dr SE Ste 9
Albuquerque, NM
87106

Website

https://ypa-abq.org/

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