Esri Young Professionals Network (YPN)

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What is YPN?

Esri's Young Professionals Network (YPN) is a community for those just starting their GIS journey or experienced professionals new to the field. Learn more about the power of location technology, connect with like-minded peers and industry experts, and gain leadership experience that can advance your career.

Learn more about the power of location technology

Discover strategies for career growth and professional success.

Connect with peers and industry experts

Grow your network of innovative and tech-savvy contacts.

Gain leadership experience to advance your career

Develop and use leadership skills that raise your profile.

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Learn
Get access to GIS innovators and emerging leaders.
Connect
Make connections that encourage career growth.
Lead
Enhance leadership skills through mentorships.
Portrait of Jack Dangermond, Founder and CEO of Esri
I encourage young people to get involved in the rapidly growing field of digital mapping and GIS. It is one of the most interesting and exciting fields for young professionals and will open many doors for those who want to contribute to the future of everything. Its applications make a difference in almost every field by integrating spatial science and analytics to practical work and decision-making.
Jack Dangermond
Founder, Esri

Meet the YPN Advisory Board

The advisory board is composed of Esri staff members across various departments with diverse GIS backgrounds. This group of individuals is passionate about supporting the next generation of GIS professionals and promoting career development in the GIS industry.

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    Raquel Perez

    YPN Founding Board Member

    Raquel Perez is a marketing manager supporting conservation, climate change, earth sciences, and national government.
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    Caroline Sampa

    Advisory Board Member

    Caroline Sampa became product readiness lead in 2018. She is excited to provide young professionals opportunities to grow in the GIS industry.

  • Logan Stevens

    Advisory Board Member

    Logan Stevens is an ArcGIS Enterprise release engineer. He is passionate about career development and continuing to advance his skill sets.
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    Rosemary Boone

    Advisory Board Member

    Rosemary Boone is a senior marketing manager on the education team who is passionate about GIS in education and empowering young professionals.
  • Portrait of Marcus Seepersad in a red blazer against an abstract graphic background of orange and blue geometric shapes

    Marcus Seepersad

    Advisory Board Member

    Marcus Seepersad is a marketing automation specialist committed to helping others access the resources needed to create a successful GIS career.
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