Regional Chapters

Our growth and level of community engagement depends on the strength of our regional chapters -- the backbone of YSPNA. Regional chapters have been designated through an assessment of the demographics and population size. Regional chapters fulfill the mission of YSPNA through hosting networking opportunities, professional development seminars, spearheading community service projects, and recruiting new membership.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

East Coast

Georgia

Known as the Peach state, Georgia is home to a large Somali community. To contact the chapter, please send an email to georgia@somaliprofessionals.org . To learn more about the State please visit: www.georgia.gov for more information.

Ohio

Ohio is home to the second largest Somali community in the US. The City of Columbus named after the discoverer Christopher Columbus is where a majority of the community lives. To contact the chapter, please send an email to ohio@somaliprofessionals.org.
To learn more about Ohio and the City of Columbus, please visit: www.cityofcolumbus.org for more information.

Maryland

The State of Maryland is home to one of the oldest Somali communities in the US. Sharing its borders with Virginia and the District of Columbia, Maryland is a thoroughfare to the “Capital Beltway”. To contact the chapter, please send an email to maryland@somaliprofessionals.org. To learn more about the State of Maryland, please visit: www.maryland.gov for more information.

New York

New York State “Empire State” boasts a Somali presence. From the Big Apple to Binghamton to Syracuse to Buffalo and Rochester there are pockets of Somalis throughout the State. To contact the chapter, please send an email to newyork@somaliprofessionals.org. To learn more about New York State, please visit: www.iloveny.state.ny.us for more information.

Virginia

Virginia is also home to one of the oldest Somali communities in the US. Its close proximity to the Nation’s capital makes this State the hub of power and politics. To contact the chapter, please send an email to virginia@somaliprofessionals.org.
To learn more about Virginia, please visit: www.virginia.gov for more information.

Washington DC

The Nation’s capital has historically been the preferred destination for Somalis immigrating to the US. The seat of American history, politics, and culture – the District of Columbia attracts visitors from all over the World. To contact the chapter, please send an email to washingtondc@somaliprofessionals.org. To learn more about DC, please visit: www.dc.gov for more information.

Midwest

Michigan

Motor city (Detroit), the sixth largest city in the US is home to an established Somali community. To contact the chapter, please send an email to michigan@somaliprofessionals.org. To learn more about Michigan, please visit: www.michigan.gov for more information.

Minnesota

The State of 10,000 lakes, known to some as the “Somali capital” of the US boasts the largest Somali community. The hubs of these communities are Minneapolis, St. Paul and Rochester. To contact the chapter, please send an email to minnesota@somaliprofessionals.org. To learn more about Minnesota, please visit: www.state.mn.us for more information.


West Coast

California

Known as the "Golden State" -- California has the third largest Somali community. Mostly residing in San Diego, Somalis also call Oakland and San Francisco Bay area home. To contact the chapter, please send an email to california@somaliprofessionals.org. To learn more about California, please visit: www.ca.gov for more information.