YKP Connect: January Newsletter

✨🎇A New Year’s message from YKP Connect’s Leadership !✨🎇

Happy New Year!

On behalf of myself and YKP Connect Team, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our members and the broader community for your continued support and engagement.

As we look ahead to the new year, we are filled with excitement and optimism. The year before us brings new opportunities, fresh possibilities, and meaningful ways to grow and strengthen our work together. We look forward to continuing our mission to address the unique challenges faced by young professionals in the global diaspora by providing education, mentorship, and community engagement opportunities.

We are especially looking forward to connecting more with you all, deepening our relationships, and creating even greater impact together.

Thank you for being part of this journey with us. We wish you a happy, healthy, and inspiring New Year, and we look forward to all that we will accomplish together.

Warm regards,
Amon Tarus & On behalf of the Team
YKP Connect Inc.

The January Journey; Just another January Jumpstart.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! We made it to 2026🥳 

And as we all know, January doesn’t wait for permission — it arrives with a clean slate and a bold invitation to begin again. It’s the month that asks us to choose direction over drift, clarity over chaos, and courage over comfort. The air feels sharper, the days feel wider, and suddenly the future isn’t abstract anymore — it’s right here, asking what we’re ready to build, protect, and pursue. This is the season of first moves, fresh starts, and unapologetic ambition.

But the power of January isn’t in resolutions — it’s in rhythm. It’s in setting a pace that feels sustainable, intentional, and aligned with who we’re becoming. It’s in choosing the habits that will carry us through the year, the communities that will ground us, and the work that will define our impact. So take a breath, step forward, and let’s shape this year deliberately — one clear choice, one focused action, one powerful beginning at a time.

So time to dust off that briefcase, and reset all your passwords! Do you still remember how to do your job? Let’s get into it and find out!

ICYMI—Red Carpet Night DC is BACK🙂‍↕️

Here’s some exciting news; after a year hiatus, the Red Carpet Night DC makes its triumphant return for the long awaited sequel, this summer.

Save the date for a weekend of celebrating our peers, meeting new people, great food and drinks and overall learning from experts in different disciplines.

The gala comes back July 25, 2026. Save the date!

What’s next?🤔

Stay engaged with upcoming YKP programs designed to support your personal and professional growth. Explore what’s ahead:

Volunteer with Us!🫵🏽

​Join our YKP Community Impact Days and make a difference!

Sign up here: Volunteer Sign Up

January’s Jumpstart to Wellness!

This month, we focus on prevention, protection and proactive care. From cervical cancer screening to glaucoma awareness, this month spotlights conditions where early detection saves lives. It’s also National Blood Donor Month — a critical reminder that winter is one of the hardest seasons for blood collection, and donations make an immediate impact on local hospitals and emergency care.

This month also highlights maternal health, thyroid awareness, and birth defect prevention, offering a chance to share resources, encourage screenings, and uplift families navigating these journeys. Whether it’s scheduling overdue checkups, learning your family health history, or simply sharing information with someone who needs it, January is the perfect time to jumpstart your wellness year with clarity and care

For those who want to learn more or share resources, here are some trusted resources to start with:

• Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) — A national hub for monthly health observances and prevention resources

• Health Advocate’s January Resource Roundup — Easy‑to‑digest guides on blood donation, cervical cancer screening, glaucoma, and more

• Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) — A clear breakdown of January’s major health observances and awareness days

January is more than a beginning — it’s a declaration. It’s the month that reminds us that momentum is a choice, clarity is a practice, and every step forward is a vote for the future we’re building. As we move through these first weeks of the year, may we stay rooted in intention, open to possibility, and bold enough to make the moves that matter.

So here’s to the journey ahead — to the goals we’re shaping, the communities we’re strengthening, and the habits we’re choosing with purpose. If January is the spark, then the rest of the year is the fire we’ll tend together. Let’s step into it with focus, courage, and a commitment to becoming exactly who this year is calling us to be.

Forward Together🫡

Well, thanks for making it this far and for continually supporting us throughout 2025 and more into 2026! We hope to continually be a part of the process, bringing you closer to a community of Young Professionals, like you and me!

Now you’re in the know! 😊

Thank you again for being part of the YKP community—we look forward to seeing you at future events! Stay tuned for more updates in our next newsletter.

Happy New Year!
The YKP Connect Team.

P.S ​Let’s keep the momentum going and connect with us! Follow YKP Connect on Instagram,  LinkedIn and now also TikTok for updates, opportunities, and future events.

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