Young Adult Professionals

President

Sarah Lorenz

VP of Development

Ashley Turkasz

VP of Marketing & Social Media

Blayne Bell

VP of Membership

Shamaya Ewing

VP of Programs

Briana Pezzullo

Secretary

Chandler Metcalf

Treasurer

Priscila Quiroz Royval

 

Committee Members:

 

Membership:

Caroline Culver

Adriane Newman

Keena Adams

Alex Smith

Development:

Allen (AJ) Johnson

Deandra Wood

Programs:

Halley Maxwell

Sarah Lorenzana

Jessica Perrault

Marketing & Social Media

Hillary Neese

 

🍺Kick Off 2025 🥳with the Houston Humane Society Young Professional Group (YAP)! 🎨🍺

 

🔊all 🐾🐾lovers and young professionals! Start the year 🥳by joining us for an afternoon filled with networking, creativity, and delicious Tejas Brewery & Taproom 🍺.

 

Let’s connect while 👨‍🎨👩‍🎨your very own masterpiece of either a 🐶or 🐱!

 

🚩(50) spots available—register today!

 

Event Details:

📅: January 26th, 2025

⌚: 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM (painting starts at 1:00 PM)

📍: Painting with a Twist (Pearland, TX)

 

🔗🎨:

https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/.../pea.../event/3912964/

➡️Passcode: HHSYAP

 

💸 🎟️: Donation Options: $10, $20, $40, $50, $70, $100 (All proceeds benefit HHS operations!) 🎁 Prizes Include: 

 

🎁Main Event Webster Package– 🍕🥤, 🕹️& 🎳for 🔟people

🎁Woodhouse - Galleria - 🧖‍♀️package

🎁Houston Astros - 🎫⚾️

🎁Houston SaberCats Rugby - 🎫🏉

Topgolf- 

 

This is the perfect way to combine 🎨, community, and a shared love for 🐾🐾!

 

The Young Adult Professionals (YAP) at the Houston Humane Society (HHS) is the affinity group for young professionals ages 21-45 who share a common passion for the Houston Humane Society and its mission.

 

YAP @ HHS Mission Statement: aims to engage young adult professionals in the Houston area and inspire them to support the Houston Humane Society through philanthropy, volunteering and educating the public, all while building a network based on a shared love of animals.

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YAP Membership Benefits

• Support a great cause – make a difference in the lives of animals in our community
• Gain valuable leadership experience- work on special projects and expand your animal welfare knowledge
• Special pricing for HHS events- enjoy discounts for our annual Fun Run, golf tournament, etc.
• Exclusive YAP@HHS-only volunteer sessions at the shelter
• Exclusive YAP@HHS-only networking / social events (ex- pet playdates at the HHS Pavilion, group outing to Astros Dog Day at the Ballpark, "parent’s" night out happy hours, etc.)
• 10% Discount in the shelter store   
• 10% Discount off regular Adoption fees
• 10% Discount off regular Clinic fees

• All benefits of the Individual level for two members in the same household

• All benefits of the Individual level for a student who is currently enrolled in their senior year at a higher education institution. Must be 21 years of age or older.

• To support HHS’s critical work in the community for animals;
• To help save more animal lives;
• To play an active role in engaging other young people in the community to support HHS, fundraising and volunteer programs;
• To get more knowledge on how to properly take care of animals;
• To enhance your resume and partake in an important community service while gaining a sense of philanthropy;
• To gain an organized, focused and very rewarding volunteer experience;
• To help raise money to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home abandoned animals;
• To enhance your professional network;
• To socialize with peers that share your values and love for animals
• To build your resume with volunteerism
• To meet a wonderful group of people and have FUN!

Click here if you would like to make an online donation.