Meet Our Young Professionals Advisory Board
The Harmony House Young Professionals Advisory Board engages emerging leaders to support the organization’s mission through advocacy, fundraising, and volunteerism. It serves as a pipeline for future board leadership while cultivating awareness of domestic violence issues among younger demographics. Harmony House’s YP Board members leverage their networks to host events, raise funds, and reduce stigma surrounding domestic violence. They also seek to offer valuable professional skills in areas like marketing, finance, and technology, bringing fresh perspectives to the organization. Through community engagement and service, they act as ambassadors, connecting the nonprofit with broader audiences. Overall, the Harmony House Young Professionals Advisory Board seeks to strengthen the visibility, sustainability, and long-term impact of the organization.
Interested in joining?
If you are interested in becoming a young professionals advisory board member (ages 21-40), please fill out the online application form below. Thank you!
Upcoming Events
The Harmony House Young Professionals Advisory Board meets on a monthly basis (in person, though virtual options are available). The YPAB also hosts an annual fundraising event for Harmony House – the Golden Hour Gala. We are proud to announce that our recent 2025 Golden Hour Gala raised over $45,000 for survivors of domestic violence! In addition to the Golden Hour Gala, quarterly socials are offered as opportunities to connect and network.
3rd Annual Golden Hour Gala – Thursday, August 20th, 2026 | Hotel Vandivort
2026 Executive Committee
Lauren Inman – Chair
Owner, Cottage Threads Collective
Lacey Davis – Vice Chair
Central Trust Company, Relationship Manager
Kami Bailey – Treasurer
The Whitlock Co., Partner
Sarah Matthews – Secretary
Central Bank, Business Development Manager
Autumn Stapp – Nomination Chair
Central Bank, Assistant Vice President – TRID/Small Business Lender
YPAB Members At Large
Courtney Clark – Past Chair/Liaison to Board of Directors
Ettie Berneking
Mercy, Communications & Public Relations Manager
Amelia Cordell
Crumbl Cookies, General Manager
Hannah Jenkins
Northwestern University, Graduate Student (Mental Health Therapy)
Abbas Khan
Mercy Springfield, Director of Medical Education
Rachel Brown
Brown Valuation Group, Co-Owner/Director of Operations & Client Relations
Dr. Abigail Emery
Bloom Family Wellness, Owner/Chiropractor
Jonathan Bell
That GenZ Agency, Founder/Chief Marketing Officer
Alden Smith
Spencer Fane, Attorney
