While attending several “Crash” events, Andrea Pepin saw a need for a CU focused Young Professionals group in the Upper Peninsula. In 2015, Andrea brought on Lindsey Benson and Heather Perkins to help found our organization. In 2016, Katie Wilcox and Samantha Brown came on as directors as well.
With all of their combined efforts 906 hYPe was launched, in January 2017, with the goal to connect and engage with CU peers who have the same passion and goals through personal and professional development.
We started small, and reached 20 young professional members in our first year. In 2018, with a lot of restructuring and effort from our 906 hYPe directors, we have reached nearly 80 members!