ABOUT US

YHPAA's mission:

DAR. GOZAR. AVANZAR.

The Young Hispanic Professional Association of Austin (YHPAA) aims to provide leadership and professional development opportunities for young Latino professionals to empower and connect with the Greater Austin community since 2006. We strive to be the premier Latino organization positively shaping the landscape of our communities. YHPAA supports and encourages higher education through scholarships and mentorship programs while providing resources to members for professional, community, and personal development.

ABOUT OUR FOUNDER

"Always keep learning and growing. The only way to go is up!" -- Linda Medina-Lopez

After relocation from El Paso to Austin in 2002, Linda found herself in a new city with the potential for new opportunities. Austin quickly rose to the top being named the #1 city for Hispanics and Best City for Young Professionals. It was a challenging time trying to connect with other like minded individuals. She wanted to connect, grow professionally and give back to the community. After 6 months of brewing and brainstorming she founded the Young Hispanic Professional Association of Austin (YHPAA) in 2006. YHPAA was born to serve as the principal resource for young Hispanic professionals where they can build a foundation for their professional, community and personal development.

Committed to education and equity, Linda currently serves as the Executive Director for the Pflugerville ISD Education Foundation. The foundation's mission is to make sure every Pflugerville ISD student has the tools and resources they need to reach their full potential. The foundation works with the community to provide opportunities that recognizes student achievement and provides grants for innovative and creative teaching methods that lead to improved student success. Connect with her here.