Young Professionals Committee
About Us
What is Young Professionals Committee?
Culmore Clinic's Young Professionals Committee (YPC) works with the Board of Directors to promote Culmore Clinic’s mission among students, recent graduates, and those early in their careers. It identifies opportunities to attract and appeal to an 18-30-year-old and diverse demographic and serve as a think tank for new and emerging trends in medicine, community health, communications, social media, and technology. It is a formal advisory committee of the Board of Directors. The YPC Chair also serves on the Advisory Committee of the Culmore Clinic Board of Directors and provides reports of the work of the YPC. Young Professional Committee Members do not hold office.
We’re Accepting New Members!
YPC is designed for those 18 to 30 years old located in the DMV area looking for a chance to enhance their leadership skills and serve the community. If this sounds like you, membership is free. Simply fill out this form to apply and we'll be in touch! Interested but not ready to commit? Join us for an upcoming event to learn more. You don’t need to be a member to join us for an event!
Events
Our networking and professional development events are open to non-members and members alike! Join us!
Volunteer Appreciation Happy Hour - April 2023 - SEE PHOTOS
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Interest/Contact Form
We’re Accepting New Members!
YPC is designed for those 18 to 30 years old located in the DMV area looking for a chance to enhance their leadership skills and serve the community. If this sounds like you, membership is free. Simply fill out this form to apply and we'll be in touch! Interested but not ready to commit? Still fill out the form so we can be in touch!
Past Events
Our networking and professional development events are open to non-members and members alike! Join us!
Buy a Nurse a Drink Spring Happy Hour
Wednesday, April 27, 5pm - 7pm
Smitty’s Bar
3549 Georgia Ave, NW
Washington, DC
With sponsors The Lisa and Chrissy Team, our Young Professionals Committee is hosting the inaugural “Buy a Nurse a Drink” Happy Hour. Whether it’s Sweet Tea or a Martini we want to buy you a beverage if you are a nurse. All are welcome, but only nurses receive this special honor. The Culmore Clinic model relies heavily on the gifts of our talented RNs and Nurse Practitioners. If you know a nurse who deserves a drink, please share this information.
All are welcome, but only nursing pros drink for free! Please bring a proof of profession. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL ATTENDEES.
Registration at door will be limited by space, so please register beforehand.
Webinar:
Inside the Culmore Clinic Volunteer Experience
with Volunteer Intern Erica Harp
Tuesday, May 11, 2021 @ 6:00 pm EST
Free
Join Culmore Clinic’s Volunteer Erica Harp for an inside look at what it’s like to volunteer at Culmore Clinic. Learn about our non-profit healthcare clinic and how we serve low-income adults in the Bailey’s Crossroads community at little to no cost through the help of a diverse group of volunteers, healthcare providers, and donors. Hear about Erica’s firsthand experiences and how she’s inspired by the compassionate patient care The Clinic offers our community.
Meet Erica: Erica is currently finishing up her studies at George Mason University in Community Health and Spanish. She has been a Volunteer Intern at Culmore Clinic since February 2020, and has supported Spanish-English interpretation, the Clinic’s free medication program, and flu and COVID-19 vaccine scheduling. She is passionate about advancing health equity and has gained experience in public health research and student organizing during her undergraduate career. Learn more about her here as she was recently nominated as Culmore Clinic’s Volunteer of the Week.
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Webinar:
Inside the Culmore Clinic Volunteer Experience
with Uloma Kelechi Nwaolu, BA, MS
Tuesday March 30, 2021 @ 6:00 pm EST
Free
Join Culmore Clinic’s Volunteer Administrator, Uloma Kelechi Nwaolu for an inside look at what it’s like to volunteer at Culmore Clinic. Learn about our non-profit healthcare clinic and how we serve low-income adults in the Bailey’s Crossroads community at little to no cost through the help of a diverse group of volunteers, healthcare providers, and donors. Hear about Uloma’s firsthand experiences and how she’s inspired by the compassionate patient care The Clinic offers our community.
Meet Uloma: Uloma graduated from Brown University with a Bachelors of Arts in Biology and a focus on Physiology and Nutrition. She later went on to graduate from Georgetown University’s Graduate Program with a Masters of Science in Physiology and Biophysics. She’s currently a Premedical Student, Medical Assistant and Researcher.
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Meet Our Committee Leaders
Jasmine Williams, Chair of the Young Professionals Committee
The YPC Chair serves on the Advisory Committee of the Board of Directors and provides reports of the work of the Young Professionals Committee.
Jasmine was born and raised in Columbus, Georgia. She relocated to the DMV area to pursue a Master’s degree in Healthcare Management from Marymount University where she will graduate in Spring 2021. Jasmine has worked in various healthcare administration roles and most recently, became the Administrative Coordinator for the Department of Surgery at Medstar Washington Hospital Center. She is also interning at Culmore Clinic, where she is focused on bridging the racial and socioeconomic disparities gap between providers and patients. Jasmine serves as the Chair of the Young Professionals Committee, a committee created by Culmore Clinic for professional development and community collaboration for early careerists. Passionate about patient satisfaction, she is committed to ensuring there are processes in place for all patients to get quality and equitable healthcare.
In her free time, Jasmine enjoys going to museums, traveling, and watching college football. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from Kennesaw State University in Exercise Science.
IG: @jasminesharnice
Blein Yohannes works in the Department of Quality and Safety at Medstar Franklin Square (MFSMC) as the Patient Experience Advocate and serves on the Patient and Family Advisory Council for Quality and Safety at MFSMC. Prior to joining MedStar Health, Blein worked with Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Medicine to provide research support within the manufacturing industries and has experience in communication and project management supporting Federal healthcare programs. She also serves on the first Young Professionals Committee and is passionate about patient experience, community service and improving the overall quality of healthcare. She holds a B.S. in Biology from Virginia Commonwealth University and currently pursuing her M.S. in Healthcare Management from Marymount University.
In her free time, she is an American College of Exercise (ACE) Certified Health Coach and strives to help women understand meaning of maintaining a balanced lifestyle is key to having an overall good quality of life.
IG: @fitwomanalways
Maria Paula Bautista Acelas holds a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology and Bioanalysis from her hometown, Colombia. She has two years of experience working as a Medical Laboratory Scientist at a Psychiatry hospital. Maria is a community advocate and has used her knowledge and skills to promote community service, including two years as a volunteer in a children's hospital in her hometown and four years as ambassador of a Salesian Institute. She is currently a candidate for the Masters of Science in Health Care Management at Marymount University, an American College of Health Care Executives student member, and part of the Young Professionals Committee at Culmore Clinic.
Her areas of interest are minority health disparities and health equity. She believes that achieving health equity requires removing obstacles to health such as poverty, discrimination, and consequences, including powerlessness and lack of access to good jobs with fair pay, quality education and housing, safe environments, and healthcare.
IG: @bautistamariapau