SAF’s Young professionals, or YPs, are professional members under the age of 40 that are not enrolled at a college or university. The YP Event Planning Team serves this diverse group by organizing several events a year to help YPs grow into successful and engaged mid-career professionals. These events are held virtually through ForestEd, so YPs can connect from anywhere.

These sessions are available only to SAF members. Participating in these virtual sessions hosted by SAF's young professionals is a great way to receive, contribute, and add value to your SAF membership. JOIN SAF to engage in SAF's Young Professionals group and tap into the growing membership benefits.

Upcoming YP Meetups

Tuesday, October 7, 2:00-3:15pm ET
YP Journeys: Job Transitions
Speakers will share stories about the journeys that led them to where they are today and how those journeys shaped long-term growth. This meetup is world café style, with each speaker being a group “host,” and rotations so that each participant has time with each speaker. Participants will also gain practical advice on the steps used to make job transitions, tips on negotiating salary and benefits, and the often-overlooked value of mentorship and sponsorship.

Events are also planned for the following date, stay tuned for details!

November 18, 2025

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For sponsorship opportunities, contact Victoria Duval at vduval@safnet.org

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