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Upcoming SRYP Events

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Where Scottsdale's next generation of leaders connects.

Business After Hours is where professional relationships begin. Networking After Hours is SRYP's signature evening networking event where meaningful conversations happen naturally in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're looking to grow your professional circle, exchange ideas, discover new opportunities, or simply meet other ambitious young professionals, this is the perfect place to make connections that can shape your career.

Join us at Roka Akor Scottsdale where SRYP will bring together emerging leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals from across the Valley for an evening of authentic networking in one of Scottsdale's outstanding member businesses. Whether you're attending for the first time or reconnecting with familiar faces, you'll leave with valuable new relationships, fresh perspectives, and meaningful connections that extend well beyond the event.

Build your network. Find your people. Grow your career.

 

Thursday, August 6 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Roka Akor Scottsdale

7299 N. Scottsdale Rd., Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

Participation limited to young professionals ages 23–39.

Limited tickets available — reserve your space today.

SRYP Members: Free | Guests: $20

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The Human Side of AI: Leveraging Talent Insights to Build an Adaptive Workplace

Every modern professional knows they need to embrace AI to stay ahead, but actually introducing it to a team can trigger a lot of unvoiced anxiety, friction, and fear.  The key to successful AI-adaptation is to create a human-centric workplace

To be a future-ready leader, you have to know how to navigate the human side of technological change.

Join TTI Success Insights and the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce for an interactive workshop designed for rising leaders and young professionals. You will discover how to leverage your team’s insights that reveal how different behavioral styles and core motivators react to change, giving you the leadership playbook to calm tech fears, align your team, and stand out as a human-centric manager.

 

Attendees: Please complete the Experience Talent Insights Assessment BEFORE ATTENDING.

It is the first step towards exploring the science of self and will be used at the event. Please allow 20 to 25 minutes of uninterrupted time to complete your assessment which will help you discover your behavioral style and driving forces. (Please do not share this link, it is for attendees of this event only)

 

Rise. Connect. Grow.

 

Wednesday, August 26 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

TTI Success Insights

17015 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite 150, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Participation limited to young professionals ages 23–39.

Limited tickets available — reserve your space today.

SRYP Members: Free | Guests: $20

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Turn Generational Differences into a Leadership Advantage

Join Scottsdale Rising Young Professionals for an engaging leadership development and networking experience designed for today’s emerging professionals and business leaders. For the first time in history, four generations are working side by side, each bringing distinct experiences, expectations, communication styles, and strengths to the workplace. Learn how effective leaders can bridge these differences to strengthen collaboration, improve engagement, retain talent, and build higher-performing teams.

A diverse panel of leaders representing executive leadership, human resources, workforce development, and emerging professionals will share candid perspectives, real-world experiences, and practical strategies you can immediately apply within your organization.

You’ll discover how to communicate more effectively across generations, build trust and mutual respect, leverage mentorship and reverse mentorship, and create a workplace culture where employees at every career stage can contribute, grow, and thrive.

Whether you are preparing for your first leadership opportunity, currently managing a team, or looking to expand your professional network, this event offers valuable education, meaningful conversation, and connections that can help move your career forward.

Meet Our Panel
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Ashley M. Anderson
Associate Director, People & Talent
ASU Fulton Schools of Engineering

Chris Hodnett

Chris Hodnett
Senior Principal Team Lead
Chick-fil-A, Inc.

Sarah Kearney

Sarah Kearney
Executive Director
Blue Zones Project Scottsdale

Grow. Connect. Lead.

 

Thursday, September 3 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

The Homestead Community Center at DC Ranch

18600 North 98th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Participation limited to young professionals ages 23–39.

Limited tickets available — reserve your space today.

SRYP Members: Free | Guests: $20

About SRYP

Scottsdale Rising Young Professionals is a program of the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce designed to engage young professionals ages 23-39. SRYP holds events with alternating formats between exclusive business tours/influential speakers, community service, mentorship, and social networking.

Our Mission

SRYP empowers emerging leaders to grow, connect, and make an impact. We create opportunities for young professionals to expand their networks, sharpen their skills, and support one another in achieving career goals, all while giving back to the Scottsdale community. Through connections with today’s leaders, SRYP equips young professionals with the insight, support, and opportunities to advance their careers with confidence.

Sponsoring SRYP

Sponsoring SRYP is a unique opportunity to connect your business with a dynamic and influential group of young professionals. With events focused on business tours, mentorship, community service, and social networking, SRYP offers engagement formats that allow sponsors to showcase their brand in front of future leaders and decision-makers. Increase your brand visibility and position your company as a champion of young professional development.

CLICK HERE to learn more!

Join SRYP

SRYP Membership is complimentary with a current Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce Membership.  Non-Chamber Members can join SRYP with an Individual SRYP Membership at $150 annually.  Individual SRYP Memberships allow attendance to any SRYP events (Non-SRYP events require a Chamber Membership at the Basic level or above).

Not sure if your employer is a Chamber Member?  Click here to confirm.

 

SRYP Board of Directors

The SRYP Board of Directors is responsible for developing programs aimed at attracting and retaining young professionals in the Scottsdale area. They oversee the direction and programming of SRYP, identifying speakers, venues, community partnerships, and content for events while promoting both the Chamber and their events to their networks.

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Reagan
Wolfe

Nicholas Andresws EM

Nicholas
Andrews

Brendan Casin EM

Brendan
Cassin

Board Member
MidFirst Bank
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Clayton Caupp EM 2025

Clayton
Caupp

Brett Friedman 2026 EM

Brett
Friedman

Board Member
SimonCRE
PROFILE

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Aaron
Howard

Cody Koziol

Cody
Koziol

Steven Kupcho EM

Steven
Kupcho

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Brandy
Lundberg

John Tanner Mattson 2026 EM

John Tanner
Mattson

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Philip
Meyer

Board Member
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Taylor
Morris

Board Member
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Jake
Nance

Board Member
Edward Jones
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Stephanie
Viboch

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Hannah
Howard

Chamber Liason
Scottsdale Chamber
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For more information or questions about Scottsdale Rising Young Professionals,

contact Hannah Howard at hhoward@scottsdalechamber.com.