The Yosemite Leadership Program (YLP) is a multi-year, co-curricular leadership development program at UC Merced. Developed in partnership with the National Park Service, the Yosemite Education Center, and the Margo F. Souza Student Leadership Center, YLP educates and inspires environmental advocacy and social change through skilled, intentional, and community-centered leadership.
We Believe
- Our world needs intentional, value-driven leadership and citizenship.
- Earth is at a pivotal moment where individual decisions will significantly shape the future.
- You are capable of meaningful impact and transformation.
- You are our future.
Our Vision
The Yosemite Leadership Program strives to be the premier student environmental leadership program in the nation. YLP fosters collaboration among government, business, and academia to develop thoughtful, ethical, and innovative leaders.
Our Mission
YLP provides leadership development that educates and inspires environmental stewardship and civic engagement through skilled, ethical, innovative, and intentional action, while respecting cultural heritage and community.
Questions? Reach out to us at lead@ucmerced.edu
