Become a leader in the community! Create and put together events, determine the direction of the YPC, and network with other international organizations and entrepreneurs. Attend YPC events for free!
Not interested in the Young Professionals Committee? DCFR has 5 other committees you can work with!
Can't commit to joining a committee? No worries! Volunteer as many hours as you are comfortable. Join meetings when you can and help out where you're able.
You can also work with DCFR on our admin needs and get the feel of working at a non-profit. You'll also be able to stay on top of other DCFR opportunities!
If you have an evening free come help us out at one of our events! No need to commit to any duration of time.
The event and food is on us! You'll be able to meet the speakers and network with those who attend. Just contact [email protected] to get on the list!
DCFR’s Young Professionals is an active committee dedicated to educating working professionals and students on foreign policy and international affairs. We organize high-value discussions throughout the season, including networking and awareness events dedicated to creating a community in Colorado.
Global Insights Local Results is a speaker series that looks at lessons learned from the international community and tries to increase dialogue in Colorado about potential solutions to the state's policies.
Working to create a community! The YPC Eurovision Watch Party and semi-regular networking events are a way to get a group of like-minded individuals together to talk about matters of foreign policy and international affairs in a fun environment.
The YPC volunteers at DCFR booths and events as well as at other nonprofits. We see this as a great way to connect a group of active members and orgs in the community. Have an idea of a volunteer opportunity? Send us an email!
The Denver Council on Foreign Relations Young Professionals Committee’s mission is to build an understanding of current and emerging international issues and their impact on us all. The goal is to heighten public awareness by providing a forum for the young professionals of Denver to learn about international affairs and engage with experts and peers on how various global actions and ideas can give insights into Colorado’s policies. These events aim to be informative and sociable, with students and young professionals having an alternative outlet for meeting others with shared interests.
On October 16th, 2023, facilitated a panel discussion to look at Colorado’s climate change leadership globally to explore policy approaches that countries are implementing that can be adopted by Colorado to mitigate the effects of climate change. You can view that video now.
Stay tuned for information about our next panel discussion on January 25th about the Refugee Crisis!
On October 16th, 2023, we facilitated a panel to look at Colorado’s climate change leadership globally to explore policy approaches that countries are implementing that can be adopted by Colorado to mitigate the effects of climate change. The event was part of our Global Insights = Local Results speaker series, which examines Colorado policies to see if there are any lessons learned or innovative ideas abroad. Discussion moderated by Bart Alexander. Panel: Mike Smith, Paul Sutton, Jerry Tinianow, and Sharon Jaye.
A networking happy hour dedicated to looking at soft power and how it impacts our view of the world.
A panel discussion on Colorado’s water management exploring issues such as overuse of water, the tension between commercial use and agricultural use, inequality in access to clean water, loss of the Colorado Water Basin, and the Colorado River Compact. To gain a valuable perspective, we are overlaying these topics with similar international issues to gain insights into what Colorado might be able to do better in the future.
A panel discussion on critical mineral policy, environmental and social governance, and international lessons learned.
Join us for a networking happy hour to discuss foreign policy and international affairs with a group of link minded people.
Bring your dog! Best globally theamed dressed pooch will win a prize!
Discussion points for the event will be provided soon.
A low key night of good drinks, food, and conversations. We invite you to come talk international affairs and foreign policy with a group of like minded individuals who care about global events.
Thank you for all who attended! We had some great conversations come out of this event and we hope to keep them going in the future.
A discussion on career paths in the U.S. State Department and Foreign Service. Featuring Guest Speaker Scott Smith.
Scott Smith is based in Denver where he serves as the Diplomat in Residence for the Rocky Mountain region. He was born and raised in Indiana. He obtained his BA in Spanish, French, and Political Science from Franklin College and earned his Master’s degree at Georgetown University. Scott entered the Foreign Service in 2002 as a Public Diplomacy officer. He has served in Bogota, Tokyo, Guatemala City, Washington DC, La Paz, Sao Paulo, Havana, and Caracas.
A networking event hosted at Junction Food & Drive for people to come and network with people passionate about global events! Featuring Guests Trevor Jones and Laura Isaza.
Please email us to request additional information about the organization, volunteering opportunities, or to join the YPC.
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