Our Young Professionals
Our Young Professionals Advisory Board (YPAB) is a rotating cohort of intelligent, ambitious, and creative young women and men. Aged 18 to 23, YPAB members are traveling on gap years, studying at selective universities, or embarking on their professional careers. Each young adult brings a keen interest in one issue of global significance that helps focus their own studies and international travel.
Through a carefully scaffolded series of design exercises, the advice of our young professionals informs our programming to ensure we address the most significant global issues affecting students today. This collaborative approach stands at the core of our values: to both inspire, and be inspired by, the goals and passions of today’s youth.
Coco
“My Envoys trip to Peru to study social entrepreneurship gave me new perspectives on the world and is what shaped me into who I am today.”
The issues of global significance I care most about are:
Global warming and political and cultural international relationshipsHigh school, graduating year:
The Hill School, Class of 2018Extracurriculars in high school:
Varsity Squash captain, Varsity golf captain, Varsity Cross Country captainCollege, major, graduating year:
Emory University, Business, 2022Extracurriculars in college:
Member of Kappa Kappa GammaFavorite place I’ve traveled:
Peru
Brian
“My desire to preserve the natural beauty of the earth is what drove me to the Young Pros board at Envoys. Not only to help others find this passion but also to learn more about what I can do and where I can go to make a difference.”
The issue of global significance I care most about is:
CybersecurityHigh school, graduating year:
San Francisco University High School, 2015Extracurriculars in high school:
Varsity Basketball, Varsity Baseball, Theater, Chorus, Peer AdvisingCollege, major, graduating year:
Harvard College, Social Studies, 2019Extracurriculars in college:
Theater, Intramural Basketball, Resident Advisor positionsFavorite place I’ve traveled:
Istanbul, Turkey
Lauren
“The first time I traveled, I realized how fortunate I was to even do so. It is a privilege to travel and experience new places.”
The issue of global significance I care most about is:
Access to equal educationHigh school, graduating year:
Ursuline Academy, 2014Extracurriculars in high school:
Field hockey, Lacrosse, Spanish Club, and Peer MinistryCollege, major, graduating year:
Boston College, History & Human Development/Applied Psychology, 2018Extracurriculars in college:
4Boston Volunteers (elementary school tutoring), Appalachia Volunteers, Advisory Board to the Council of Woman of Boston College, and Student Admissions ProgramFavorite place I’ve traveled:
Ecuador
Matthew
“Envoys holds a lot of interests and goals in common with my own. Just tasting different experiences of life makes me become a better and more thankful person in every which way.”
The issue of global significance I care most about is:
RacismHigh school, graduating year:
Boston Latin Academy, 2019Extracurriculars in high school:
BLA Model UN, BLA Feminist Club, Berklee City Music major in bass, Boys and Girls Club member, Keystone Community member through Boys and Girls Club, Pianist in Boys and Girls Club bandCollege, major, graduating year:
Harvard, Political Science, 2024Favorite place I’ve traveled:
Belfast, Ireland
Rein
“I encourage you, in your pursuit to understand the beauty and struggles of the world, to see them for yourself. There is only so much you can learn in the classroom – the world itself will be your best teacher.”
The issue of global significance I care most about is:
Safety and support for immigrants and refugeesHigh school, graduating year:
Groton School, 2015Extracurriculars in high school:
Farming, rowing, teaching pianoCollege, major, graduating year:
Scripps College, Physics, 2019Extracurriculars in college:
Outdoor adventure leadership, improv comedy, teaching pianoFavorite place I’ve traveled:
Papua New Guinea
Arthur
“In today’s world of frantic news media, travel allows you to come up with your own view on the situation by meeting with local people and witnessing first-hand.”
The issue of global significance I care most about is:
Helping to prevent water levels from risingHigh school, graduating year:
Trevor Day School, Class of 2016Extracurriculars in high school:
President of the Business Club, Captain of the Varsity Tennis Team, and Varsity basketballlCollege, major, graduating year:
Cornell University, Hotel Administration, 2020Extracurriculars in college:
Former Vice President of Program for the Air & Sea Hospitality Club, Former Director of Alumni Affairs for the Cornell Hotel SocietyFavorite place I’ve traveled:
Japan
Lucy
“I joined the YPAB at Envoys to help other young people broaden their perspectives and get a sense of the wider world.”
The issue of global significance I care most about is:
Climate changeHigh school, graduating year:
The Hotchkiss School, 2018Extracurriculars in high school:
JV Ice Hockey, Thirds Soccer, Art ClubCollege, major, graduating year:
Harvey Mudd College, Mathematical and Computational Biology, 2022Extracurriculars in college:
Club Rugby, Rocketry ClubFavorite place I’ve traveled:
Shanghai
Alex
“I joined the YPAB at Envoys because I’ve been fortunate enough to have experienced several educational travel programs that fundamentally changed my view of the world and enhanced my perspective on issues of global significance – opportunities I hope to help Envoys develop and younger students pursue.”