Young Women on the Way
Young Women on the Way is a 10-month program geared towards mentoring young professional women. Five executive women will mentor 20 young professional women (23-30 years old) during a monthly luncheon focused on key topics to develop them personally and professionally.
At each monthly session, participants will get the opportunity to hear from a skilled industry professional from the Greater Augusta Region. Lunch will be provided. Some example topics are:
- Personality and behavioral assessment
- Workplace dynamics
- Time management tips
- Networking
- Tough conversations in the workplace
- Financial planning
- Setting Goals
- Community Service
Participants are selected through an application process and only one representative per company is selected for each class.
Applications for Class of 2026 now available! Click to download: 2026 YWOW-YMOM Application
Applications due Friday, December 5th, 2025.
Class of 2025 Includes:
Alicia Prasad, SRP Federal Credit Union
Caroline Jernigan, Blanchard and Calhoun Real Estate
Chelsea Ramsey, Spherion Staffing & Recruiting
Destiny Lewis, SME, CPAs
Elena Raguseo, Ivey Residential, LLC
Jakie Salas, Chick-fil-A of Grovetown
Katherine Cannon, Thomas & Hutton
Kelly Giles, The Cleveland Group
Natalie Gillion, Golden Harvest Food Bank
Nicole Hadden, SRP Federal Credit Union
Riley Morris, Jordan Trotter Commercial Real Estate
Young Women on the Way is presented by
For more information on the Young Women on the Way program or to become a sponsor, contact Ivana Beckworth at ivana@columbiacountychamber.com.