Committees

GGFYP empowers professionals to

belong.

in the Grand Forks & East Grand Forks region.

grow.

as a person & a professional.

lead.

in their workplace & community.

GGFYP is founded on three pillars

Community INvolvement

social events

Professional development

Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals is built around three main pillars: Community Involvement, Professional Development, and Social Events. These pillars guide how our pillar chairs organize events, engage our members, and build up our young professionals to become confident leaders. The results speak for themselves — GGFYP alumni have gone on to become recognized leaders across the region, and the community has taken notice.

Erica Dunsen

Community Involvement Chair 2026-27

The Community Involvement Chair focuses on ways to connect Young Professionals to the community. The committee leads or is involved in various community events, YP activities, and volunteer opportunities.

This chair leads the planning of the Orange Bag Event, a signature GGFYP event, and sits on the Longest Table core committee.

If you have any questions about Community Involvement, feel free to email her at community@ggfyp.com

Linh Lê

Social Events Chair 2025-26

The Social Events Chair focuses on opportunities to help Young Professionals make meaningful connections through new experiences. Recent events include: curling, cooking demonstrations, ect.

This chair also leads the planning of ArtSee and the Annual Picnic, two signature GGFYP events.

If you have any questions about Social Events, feel free to email her at social@ggfyp.com

Caleb Eilts

Professional Development Chair 2025-26

The Professional Development Chair works to create opportunities for Young Professionals to grow in their careers through formal and informal, organized events. Recent events include: Philanthropy 101, First-time Homebuyers, and local business tours.

This chair also leads the planning of Lunch & Learns and the GGFYP Community Mentorship Program, two signature GGFYP opportunities.

If you have any questions about Professional Development, feel free to email him at professional@ggfyp.com

GGFYP Ad hoc Committees

Marketing Committee: The Marketing Committee meets quarterly – in February, May, August, and November – to help craft a marketing plan with the budget set aside for advertising and promotion by the Board of Directors. It is a great opportunity to meet other people in the marketing field and brainstorm new ideas.

Student Young Professionals: Our Student YP group is a student organization at UND, NCTC, and UMC open to all part and full time students. Student YP is supported by GGFYP and they plan their own activities specifically to benefit fellow students, including professional speakers and events, networking and socials, service projects, more.