Young Leadership Council
Non-profit OrganizationsLouisiana, United States2-10 Employees
The Young Leadership Council (YLC) is a small- to mid-sized nonprofit based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Founded in 1986, it operates as a non-profit, non-partisan civic organization focused on developing leadership through community projects. Through volunteer-led initiatives, the YLC attracts and retains young professionals to New Orleans and aims to improve the region's quality of life. The organization has more than 1,700 member-volunteers and is governed by a 25-member board and a small staff, with each initiative led by volunteer project leaders. In 2024, YLC announced the launch of its 2024 Role Model class as part of its leadership development programming. The organization is notable as the oldest independent young professionals organization in the United States and centers its work on community impact through volunteer projects.