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Cobb Young Professionals

Cobb Young Professionals is a group within the Cobb Chamber of Commerce dedicated to the promotion and encouragement of young professionals in the work place.

The Cobb Chamber is always on the lookout for a group of savvy, diverse young professionals under 40 that have strong educational backgrounds, a dedicated work ethic and a desire for career development strategy to become involved in CYP. Young professionals will have an opportunity to network and hear from leaders in our communities on topics that will influence them within the workplace.

CYP generally hosts one event per month ranging from networking socials, Leadership Luncheons, and Charity Topgolf Tournament. CYP also offers opportunities to get involved and give back to the community and hosts pop-up socials throughout the year. CYP tours offer a behind-the-scenes look at exciting venues in metro Atlanta to learn more about local industries, and stronger relationships are formed with group outings to area sporting events. View all events here.

There are no extra membership costs to be part of Cobb Young Professionals. If your company is a Cobb Chamber member, then you can attend events at member pricing. If you are not a Cobb Chamber member but would still like to become involved with CYP, you are welcome to attend events as a guest.

OUR MISSION

To engage and cultivate talented young professionals by connecting with our peers and providing opportunities to grow their potential, gain visibility, and give back to the community.

OUR VISION

To be impactful and relevant economic, social and civic leaders in our communities.

YEARLONG PRESENTING SPONSOR:

CYP Champion SPONSORs:

CYP Cultivate

CYP Cultivate is an eight-month leadership and mentoring program that helps young professionals grow as leaders, excel in their careers, and make impactful connections in the community. Through a series of skills development workshops and one-on-one pairings with seasoned mentors, class participants will embark on a journey of personal and professional transformation. The program begins in September and ends in May.

Candidates should be eager to enhance their personal leadership abilities, expand their influence within the community, and refine their professional expertise. All applicants should work for companies that are active members of the Cobb Chamber. Through a competitive application process, 30 diverse and qualified class members will be selected for the class.

Next Generation Award

Cobb Young Professionals recognizes the county’s top young professionals with the annual Next Generation Award. Award winners are selected from a pool of nominees who can be admired, learned from and celebrated within the Cobb community. Nominees are all in their 20s or 30s, active within their community, demonstrate leadership ability in the community and in their current role, and offer a unique perspective. Two winners of the Next Generation Award are named each year.

2026 Cobb Young Professionals Steering Committee

Earnest Johnson, 2026 Chair
Business Development Project Executive, Georgia Power
eajohnso@southernco.com

Joshua Loud, 2025 Chair
Certified Exit Planner, LOUD Wealth Management of
Janney Montgomery Scott
jloud@janney.com

Allison Briggs
Real Estate Agent, D.R. Horton
allison@buybriggs.net

London Demetriou
Benefits Consultant, BIS Benefits
ldemetriou@bisbenefits.com

Elizabeth Dunn
Teacher, The Lovett School
elizabethjoy1321@gmail.com

Elizabeth Ewing
Project Manager, Ravenwood Pines, LLC
elizabethewing4@gmail.com

Kadejah Horton
Senior Project Manager, Kennesaw State University
kadejahhorton@gmail.com

Milad Jabbari
Community Engagement Representative, LGE Community Credit Union
miladj@lgeccu.org

Coleman Loftin
Senior Manager, Government Relations, Cobb Chamber
cloftin@cobbchamber.org

Garret Odom
Realtor, Compass
Garrett.odom@compass.com

Trey Payne
Risk Management Advisor, PointeNorth Insurance Group
trey.payne@pninsurance.com

Krista Williams
Consumer Marketing Coordinator, Cobb EMC
Krista.williams@cobbemc.com

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