Young Professionals Network
GFOA’s Young Professionals Network (YPN) encourages and promotes young professionals’ careers in public finance through education, networking, and mentoring opportunities. YPN is open to any active GFOA member under 40 years old.
GFOA Staff Contact:
- Adam Powell, Consultant
- Max Pinchak, Consultant
Q&A with Riley Akervik
Last year, GFOA spoke with Riley Akervik, the financial director for the Central Valley Health District in Jamestown, North Dakota, about leadership, community service, networking, and the role of GFOA’s small government forum in building connections between rural finance officers.
YPN Registration
YPN is open to any active GFOA member under 40 years old.
Additional Affinity Groups
GFOA affinity groups meet periodically throughout the year. Other groups groups include the Alliance for Smarter School Spending, Black Caucus, LGBTQIA+ Caucus, Small Government Forum, Urban Forum, Utility Finance Forum, and Women's Public Finance Network.