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1. WHO WE ARE
Young Professionals in Foreign Policy fosters the next generation of foreign policy leaders
by providing young professionals with the knowledge, skills, exposure and relationships to
tackle critical global challenges over the course of their careers. Founded in 2004, YPFP
has grown to over 7,000 members worldwide, with branches in Brussels, London, New
York and Washington, DC.
Our members realize that no one joins the field of foreign policy to work in a vacuum. We
recognize the need for collaboration, communication and shared learning experience.
YPFP provides those valuable opportunities to our members, which is why our mission has
resonated with young professionals around the globe.
WHAT WE Do
We set out to build a community that reflects our understanding of the
world, the global challenges we will face and the leadership that will be
required to overcome them. YPFP members engage one another on a
wide range of foreign policy issues through innovative programming with
todayʼs foreign policy leaders and experts.
YPFPʼs speaker series, discussion groups, conferences, online resources,
membership activities and leadership initiatives offer our members the
opportunity to expand their knowledge, learn new skills and develop
relationships that will last a lifetime. YPFPʼs three public service programs
serving refugees, veterans and urban youth reflect our commitment to
ethical leadership.
2011 HIGHLIGHTS
Over 7,000 global members • London, est. 2006, 600 members the New Normal,” featuring 2001 Nobel
Recently created a Board of Patrons with Prize winning economist Joseph Stigliz.
• Brussels, est. 2008, 800 members five distinguished members, including
Awarded a Transatlantic Partnership former Secretary of State, Honorable • Washington, est. 2005, 5,000 members
Initiative grant from the US Mission to Andrew Mitchell and former NATO Speaker events featuring Under Secretary of
the EU to implement a series of Secretary General, Lord George Roberts. Defense for Public Affairs Michèle
conferences promoting transatlantic Flournoy and Journalist Bob
relations. • New York, est. 2007, 400 members Woodward.
Hosted programming event “Banks,
Bubbles, and Bailout: Managing Crises and

2. BECOME A MEMBER
To become a member of YPFP, please visit
http://www.ypfp.org/membership or contact
membership@ypfp.org for more information.
YPFP’s professional volunteer staff positions offer
the next generation of foreign policy leaders the
opportunity to lead now. YPFP offers the
unparalleled opportunity to develop and practice
critical management and leadership skills needed to
envision and execute innovative solutions to global
challenges. For more information please contact
human.capital@ypfp.org.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH YPFP?
• Opportunities to meet and work with young professionals on
projects in your areas of interest and instantly acquire a broad,
deep professional network.
• Rich intellectual discourse among peers and numerous educational
opportunities.
• Exposure to prominent national and international foreign policy
leaders.
• Interconnectivity with members worldwide through the Global
Presence Program and through www.ypfp.org.
• Professional development opportunties to help members build the
knowledge, skill, exposure and relationships necessary to tackle
critical global challenges.
TOP MEMBER AFFILIATIONS
Booz Allen Hamilton USAID Columbia University
Brookings Institution U.S. Army Johns Hopkins University
Carnegie Endowment for U.S. Department of State George Washington University
International Peace U.S. Department of Defense Georgetown University
Center for Strategic & International U.S. Congress King's College London
Studies The World Bank London School of Economics
Council on Foreign Relations