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Who We Are

Harrisburg Young Professionals (HYP) connects the city's rising leaders to build careers and improve their community. For 27 years, we've helped transform Harrisburg into a place young talent chooses to stay and grow.

We're accountants and architects, teachers and tech workers, entrepreneurs and public servants. What unites us? The conviction that Harrisburg's best days are ahead of us, and we're building them together.

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This Is What Belonging Feels Like

Hear how young professionals are finding connection, purpose, and home in Harrisburg through HYP.

Meghan Bachmore

Meghan Bachmore

Board Member

HYP is the best place to meet people. I met my fiance, realtor, and so many other friends and connections because of HYP

Rose Lester

Rose Lester

Volunteer

HYP has connected me to friends, colleagues, prospective clients and provided so many meaningful experiences. I love being a part of the Arts committee.

Marie Bounma

Marie Bounma

Leadership

HYP has given me the opportunity to connect with incredible people while growing both personally and professionally.

Kelly Smith

Kelly Smith

Board Member

I am so grateful for the opportunities HYP has given me. From leadership development and networking to making long-lasting friendship, HYP has added so much value to my life.

Sarah Knehr

Sarah Knehr

Board Member

HYP does so much for the city of Harrisburg and provides amazing opportunities to give back to the community.

Kim Massa

Kim Massa

Sales

HYP allowed me to meet genuinely great people, it helped make moving to a city where I knew no one eventually feel like home.

Alyssa Mancuso

Alyssa Mancuso

Leadership

HYP has helped me connect with amazing people and dive deeper into a city I love.

Erin Serre

Erin Serre

Policy Director

HYP has allowed me to connect with folks outside of my line of work, teaching me so much about leadership.

Emily Walker

Emily Walker

Government Affairs

Connecting with wonderful people who want to see their city and each other succeed has been a wonderful experience!

Casey Hawbaker

Casey Hawbaker

Sales

The love of volleyball led me to HYP, but HYP led me to new friends, job opportunities, and a home.

Ryan Block

Ryan Block

Attorney

HYP is a vehicle for engagement with the Harrisburg Community. Involvement with HYP fosters camaraderie, professional and personal development.

Molly Thate

Molly Thate

Leadership

HYP helped me find my place in Harrisburg right after college, grow both personally and professionally.

Alex DeCicco

Alex DeCicco

Education

Being a member of HYP opens doors to a community where innovation thrives and your unique perspective is valued.

Molly Haragan

Molly Haragan

Sustainability

I quickly connected with new community, friends and volunteer opportunities that hooked me into Harrisburg.

Emma Burger

Emma Burger

Marketing

HYP is how I made almost all of my friends in Harrisburg, and how I learned how to give back to my community.

Rob Burger

Rob Burger

Insurance

HYP is where friends are made. I'm so happy to be part of such a positive group that helps me learn more about the city!

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