The Vicksburg Young Professionals group has announced its newly established Advisory Board, a dedicated team of emerging leaders dedicated to fostering networking, community engagement, and leadership development. This newly established board will play a pivotal role in guiding initiatives that empower Vicksburg and Warren County’s young professionals and contribute to the organization’s mission.

The advisory board will focus on key areas such as leadership development, networking, and community service. By organizing community service projects, networking events, and leadership development initiatives, the board aims to offer young professionals the resources and connections they need to excel in their careers and contribute to their community.

The advisory board is led by a group of young professionals who bring expertise, enthusiasm, and a commitment to making a positive impact:

• Alyssa Lick – President, United Way of West Central Mississippi
• Michael Foley – Vice President, Cadence Bank
• Joshua Brown – Secretary, Mutual Federal Credit Union
• Brooks Boolos – Sponsorship Chair, Boolos + Oakes CPA Firm
• Skylar Adams – Marketing Chair, May and Company, LLP
• Peyton Lassiter – Membership Chair & Digital Systems Analyst, Ameristar Casino
• Stormy Dupre – Community Service Co-Chair, Vicksburg Warren School District
• Nia Hurst – Community Service Co-Chair, ERDC
• Airrion Galloway – Leadership Chair, Ameristar Casino
• Elizabeth Shivers – Networking Co-Chair, Curb Appeals Real Estate
• Steven Bailey – Networking Co-Chair, ERDC

“As president of the Young Professional Advisory Board, I’m honored and excited to help lead a group of passionate individuals committed to leadership development, community service, and meaningful networking,” Advisory Board President Alyssa Lick said. “This is more than just a professional group — it’s a space where we grow together, serve together, and empower one another. I can’t wait to see the impact we make and how we evolve along the way. We welcome anyone aged 21 to 40 who’s ready to lead, serve, and grow with us.”

“The Vicksburg Young Professionals group is an important organization for our up and coming young people,” said Mary Jane Fant, owner of Curb Appeals Real Estate and a local investor in Vicksburg and Warren County. “Not only does it give them an opportunity to meet new people with like goals, but a way to network with other businesses and explore what our community has to offer. The value our young professionals add to our community is unmeasurable. The future of our community lies within the next generation, and the Vicksburg Young Professionals group is developing the future leaders of this community.”

The Vicksburg Young Professionals (VYP) program is housed under the Vicksburg – Warren County Chamber of Commerce. It fosters the next generation of leaders through networking, community service, and leadership development. This collaboration strengthens the Chamber’s mission to support economic growth and community engagement in the region.

For more information about the Young Professionals Advisory Board and upcoming initiatives,please visit https://vicksburgusa.com/chamber-of-commerce/programs/vyp/ or contact Alyssa Lick at alyssa@unitedwayvicksburg.org or 601-636-1733.