Regional Industry Young AFCEAN – Nicholas (Nick) Farinacci, TEKsystems
Regional Gov/Mil Young AFCEAN – open
Los Angeles Chapter
Industry Young AFCEAN: Jake Bronstein, TEKsystems
Government Young AFCEAN:
Military Young AFCEANs:
The Young AFCEANs (also fondly known as YACs) are current and potential AFCEA members age 40 or younger. YACs are designated as a distinct unit in the AFCEA organization and are represented at the chapter, regional, and international levels of leadership. The Young AFCEAN program provides its participants with an unparalleled opportunity to network with other young professionals that are on their way to becoming industry, military, and governmental leaders. In addition, AFCEA chapters worldwide regularly offer Young AFCEAN events that promote professional development, leadership, and mentoring.
Though the program is distinct in many ways from its parent organization, Young AFCEANs are first and foremost AFCEANs. This means they have access to all AFCEA International events. These events are attended by leaders in both government and industry and allow networking opportunities with decision makers on both sides of the realm. This exposure allows Young AFCEANs to have a better understanding of the “big picture” in their industry and, by making contact with industry and government leaders, provides them valuable resources. Participation in the Young AFCEAN program, and in AFCEA International events, should be viewed as critical investments in a young professional’s career.
“The Los Angeles Chapter of AFCEA supports the Annual Los Angeles County Science & Engineering Fair and is donating a cash prize to participant award winners. Young AFCEANs are encouraged to be part of this event and support STEM activities by volunteering as judges. If you are interested, please visit: http://www.lascifair.org/
You may also contact:
Emily Hoffman, Judging Committee
Los Angeles County Science and Engineering Fair
E-mail: ehoffman@fc.spusd.net
626-833-3501 (cell)
Our next volunteer events in which YOUNG AFCEANs will support is:
” The Los Angeles Chapter of AFCEA supports the Center Street Elementary School Science Night and is providing a cash donation to fund supplies for the event. Young AFCEANs are encouraged to be part of this event and support STEM activities by volunteering to run science night event activities. If you are interested, please contact the local Government AFCEAN, Ms. Andrea Loper at:andrea.loper@us.af.mil for further details.”
December 2015
“The Los Angeles Chapter of Young AFCEANS toured Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) Headquarters in Hawthorne, California on 9 December 2015 to learn more about the the private company advancing the Space Launch Business and sustaining NASA support to the International Space Station. Lars Hoffman, Senior Director of Government Sales, conducted the tour of the facility and provided a great over view of the company’s mission, accomplishments and current and future goals. Young AFCEANs were able to learn about a corporation innovating the space industry and the impact of a young entrepreneur – CEO Mr. Elon Musk – who’s vision of enabling people to live on other planets isn’t just a movie script, but a goal with actionable objectives. Young AFCEANs toured the design and manufacture facilities and witnessed the energy of vision at work. After touring the facility, Young AFCEANS gathered for lunch at the Eureka Tasting Kitchen, located in the Hawthorne airport next to Space X, to discuss all they had seen and learned. “
