Meet the Founder

In 2015, I set out on a mission to build a network of young professional women who support the holistic development of women leaders and future trailblazers through the conduits of our four core values: leadership development, service, philanthropy, sisterhood. With that goal in mind, we founded the Young Women Professionals League (YWPL).

The difference here is that this organization is not just an Awards Ceremony. We are the only organization that actually works in an actionable sense after the awards are handed out, and the 40 under 40 Awards Ceremony, in and of itself, is a small part of what the YWPL is about. Our organization is about executing a call-to-action! We are creating a movement of women leaders to help empower other women and girls. 

Overall, I am still truly amazed by the synergy of the Young Women Professionals League and what we have been able to achieve in just a few short years. At our next award ceremony, we will induct 40 more young women leaders into the Young Women Professionals League. I am excited and eager to continue this work of building young women leaders.

Cheresa “Reese” LaFrances Purnell, Founder/Executive Director

Reese is a Strength-based Leadership Consultant, Personal Development Coach, and Spiritual Activator. For more information and complete bio click here or visit her site www.reeselafrances.com.