Young Professionals Guest Speaker Event

Join the IAP2 Young Professionals for a guest speaker event!

Guest Speakers:

Dr. Yasmin Turk

Dr. Yasmin Turk is a higher education leader, public participation practitioner, and community builder. She serves as Director of the Center for Adult and Continuing Education at Huston-Tillotson University and on the Board of Directors of IAP2. She is also co-founder of the Central Texas Muslim Women’s Giving Circle, a collective philanthropy initiative supporting community-based organizations.

With experience spanning local government, higher education, nonprofit leadership, and community engagement, Yasmin is passionate about creating more inclusive systems and developing the next generation of leaders. She holds a PhD in Environmental Geography from Texas State University, a Master’s in Global Policy Studies from The University of Texas at Austin, and a BA from Huston-Tillotson University.

Mathias Lemos Castillo

Mathias Lemos Castillo, founder, principal consultant, and facilitator at MLC Consulting, LLC (Mobilize, Listen & Connect). Mathias helps public agencies, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations earn trust, strengthen collaboration, and turn community input into clear decisions and measurable action.

Mathias brings a culturally responsive, results-focused approach to designing engagement strategies, convening diverse stakeholders, and facilitating high-stakes conversations. MLC also supports organizational change, leadership capacity, and cultures of connection that improve service delivery.

Mathias works in English and Spanish, removing language barriers and expanding access to participation. Based in Berkeley, California, Mathias is committed to centering voices that are often under-heard and building authentic relationships that communities can see and feel.