 | SAN LUIS OBISPOYOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORKING GROUP |
MEET THE BOARD
 | President - Marie Perezinfo@ypng.org Marie, a Master's graduate in English Literature, brings a unique mix of education, management experience, and community-building to YPNG’s board. As a substitute teacher in multiple school districts, she's passionate about education and community connection. Currently pursuing her teaching credential, Marie is all about expanding membership, fostering meaningful relationships, and diversifying group activities. Whether she's organizing engaging events or helping others level up in their careers, she’s dedicated to making an impact. Off the clock, you’ll find her reading, writing, or hitting the softball and golf fields—bringing the same energy to the game as she does to YPNG! |
| Vice President - Gabriel Schlaefervicepresident@ypng.org Gabriel was born in Sacramento and spent six years living and working in Japan after graduating from CSU Sacramento with a degree in business administration. He relocated to the Central Coast in 2024, having fallen in love with the Central Coast while visiting his family. As Vice President of YPNG, Gabriel is passionate about uncovering new volunteer opportunities and fostering positive connections with our community. Outside of his professional pursuits, he enjoys social dancing, board games, surfing, and savoring the myriad other experiences the "coast with the most" has to offer. |
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| Secretary - Analiese Scrivanosecretary@ypng.org Analiese joined YPNG after seeing a group of people in matching t-shirts celebrating Taco Tuesday before their softball game. Joining a softball team got her hooked on the group and crazy enough to be a coach for a few seasons. She enjoys attending socials and hikes meeting new and regular YPNG members to chat. She works as a coordinator for a horticultural breeding program with her degree in Crop Science from Cal Poly. Her hobbies include teaching partner acrobatics, running a local diabetes support group, hiking, reading, and dancing. |
| Treasurer - Brian Colemantreasurer@ypng.org
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| Marketing Chair - Chintan Desaimarketing@ypng.orgChintan Desai grew up in the bright light of America, in San Luis Obispo, California, the son of Indian immigrant parents. He attended the University of California, Davis for his undergraduate degree, where he studied Political Science. He joined Teach For America's 2010 corps and worked as a fifth-grade social studies teacher for two years at KIPP Delta Public Schools, located in the rural Arkansas Delta town of Helena. He spent nearly a decade in Arkansas. He has held a variety of roles in the education, non-profit, and political fields, including serving as the Democratic nominee for U.S. Congress in Arkansas’s First District in 2018. Chintan recently moved back to the San Luis Obispo area and is looking forward to getting more involved in the community. |
INTERESTED IN GETTING MORE INVOLVED?
We're looking to fill multiple positions! Reach out to us at info@ypng.org to express your interest.