Rochester Young Professionals

Final call for RYP’s Professionals at Play - Silent Disco! 🕺 Dance, network, and enjoy a unique night out at Arbor Loft. Download the Feeloh app and invite a friend to snag a free drink ticket. 📅 May 29 | 6-8 PM 🎟️ $15 Register now! loom.ly/LIir71c

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the RYP PGA Social at The Pittsford Pub! We had a fantastic turnout, great conversations, and some lucky raffle winners. We’re just getting into the swing of things😉—see you at the next one!

Our #LeadersinFocus series continues with @emmiller32—RYP’s Director of Marketing (and the one who usually writes these). She leads marketing at @wilmactech, is a former college athlete, golden retriever mom, bakery fan, and deeply motivated by love for family and community.

No golf skills required! ⛳ Join RYP on May 15 for a PGA-themed Happy Hour at The Pittsford Pub (4–7 PM). $10 gets you in + 5 raffle tickets for prizes from local golf courses. Cash bar + good vibes. Register now: loom.ly/v4QWpDY #RYPPGASocial

Next up in our #LeadersinFocus series: Katie Seelman! She’s RYP’s Director of Professional Development and a Director of Advancement at URMC. Katie’s passionate about helping others grow, connecting people with purpose—and always has a book in hand. #RYP #RochesterNY

Time’s running out to join RYP’s Clean Sweep team! We’re hitting the streets May 3 to give back + connect with fellow young pros. Free to attend—includes breakfast, a Red Wings ticket, and more. Sign up by April 19! loom.ly/6v0OSC4

Next up in our #LeadersinFocus series: Melissa Houghtalen! She’s a Senior Recruiter at Butler/Till & Co-Director of Membership at RYP. Whether she’s building careers or playing beach volleyball at Hot Shots, Melissa’s all about connection & community.

Next up in our #LeadersinFocus series: Niki Gaesser! She’s a Project Manager at Wegmans & RYP’s Director of Administration. Niki leads store design projects by day—and supports future leaders through mentorship, volunteering, and scholarship work. #RochesterYoungProfessionals

The first edition of the RYP Newsletter is here! This monthly update is your inside look at what’s happening across our community—events, highlights, opportunities, and more. Want to stay in the loop? Join our email list! loom.ly/NvFZunw #RYPNewsletter #StayConnected

RYP is joining the @CityofRochesterNY for Clean Sweep 2025 on 5/3! 🕗 8AM–12PM at Innovation Field 🎟️ Free Red Wings ticket, food + drink voucher 🧢 T-shirt + breakfast included Sign up by April 19 to join the RYP crew: loom.ly/6v0OSC4 #RYPVolunteering #CleanSweep2025

Next up in our #LeadersinFocus series: Scott Briggs, RYP’s Director of Finance! He’s a mechanical engineer working on space telescopes at L3Harris, a house plant collector, and has visited 36 out of 63 National Parks. No socials. Just vibes!

Missed the madness? Catch some of the best moments from our March Madness event at The Distillery! Watch the recap and stay tuned for what's next... best way to stay connected is by becoming a member! loom.ly/NvFZunw

Missed the madness? Catch some of the best moments from our March Madness event at The Distillery! Watch the recap and stay tuned for what's next... best way to stay connected is by becoming a member! loom.ly/NvFZunw

One month out! Join us for RYP’s Networking Social on April 29 from 4–7 PM at Three Heads Brewing. $5 tickets, snacks, and great convos with fellow young pros. Don’t miss it! RSVP now: loom.ly/NZ9NXCE #RYPNetworkingSocial

What a night! Thanks to everyone who came out for our RYP March Madness event at The Distillery. Great people, good vibes, and a little friendly competition—all while supporting @PrimeTimeBall_. Swipe through the highlights! #RYPMarchMadness

Last call for #RYPMarchMadness this Thursday at The Distillery! 🏀 🎟️ $18 = 2 chances to win from a $350 prize pool 💥 Supports @PrimeTimeBall_ 📩 Includes a receipt for easy expensing Spots are limited—register now: loom.ly/Yr5uHTI #RYPMarchMadness

Next up in our #LeadersinFocus series: Marian Tufano! She’s an Instructional Developer at PLTW and RYP’s Co-Director of Membership. Marian helps design real-world STEM curriculum—and grows beautiful dahlias on the side.

Trivia time! 🏀 The odds of a perfect March Madness bracket? 1 in 9.2 quintillion! Good thing you don’t need perfect picks to win at RYP’s March Madness Watch Party on March 27. 📍 The Distillery (S. Winton Rd.) | $18 | 4-7PM 🔗 loom.ly/Yr5uHTI

Stepping inside history. Last week, we toured the @SusanBHouse, learning about her fight for equality and the impact that still shapes us today. Her legacy empowers us to keep moving forward! #WomensHistoryMonth #RochesterYoungProfessionals

Next up in our #LeadersinFocus series: Amanda Sanfilippo! As RYP’s Director of Community Partnerships, Amanda is all about building connections. By day, she’s at L3Harris, and outside of work, she’s strength training, kayaking, and tracking down the best local eats!