YEA Endowment
For more than 17 years, YEA has offered young professionals a remarkable chance to enhance their leadership skills through the YEA Leadership Weekends (YLW, YLW 2.0, and YLI). Over 1200 members have participated in this program, describing it as a "life-changing experience!"
Our commitment is to make these invaluable opportunities accessible to all YEA members, including those who might not have the financial means to afford the costs.
This year, thanks to the generous support from the ASHRAE Foundation and Life Members, we were able to offer 12 scholarships to 2024 YLI in Singapore, Fall 2024 YLW 1.0 in San Francisco, CA , Spring 2025 YLW 1.0 in Louisville, KY, and 2025 YLW 2.0 in Charleston, SC. The response was overwhelming, with a huge number of applications received! For a glimpse into the impact of these scholarships, please watch the inspiring testimonials from Abrahan Okoko, a member of the Nigeria Chapter, and Reginald De Leon from the Philippines Chapter. Both individuals had the opportunity to attend YLI in Singapore, and their experiences highlight the significant impact these scholarships have on our members' professional and personal development.
Abraham: YLI Singapore - Abraham Okoko.mp4
Reginald: YLI Singapore - Reginald De Leon.mp4
To ensure these opportunities continue indefinitely, YEA has established an endowment fund with the ASHRAE Foundation. This fund provides scholarships for deserving YEA members to participate in Leadership Weekends.
Our goal is to raise $30,000 for an endowment specially created by YEA for YEA!
Together we can achieve this goal now and support YEA Members starting in the next Society Year!
You can make a significant difference in the personal and professional lives of YEA members and the future of our industry by contributing today. Every donation counts towards reaching our goal and supporting YEA members.
To contribute, please scan the QR code below to donate directly to our newly endowed YEA fund. As you support this endowment financially, we also encourage you to engage in YEA activities at the chapter, region, and society levels. Our programs are thoughtfully designed with you—and the future of our industry—in mind.
Thank you for your dedication to ASHRAE and for your ongoing support of our initiatives. Please note, donations to this fund are separate from RP campaign contributions, which we also encourage you to support.
With gratitude,
Bruno Martinez
YEA Committee Chair