YPEK is built on the principles of: connect, grow, and lead.  This purpose is centered on networking with those around you as well as reaching out to those with different views, learning from observing and relating with others, and taking gained knowledge and applying it to make an impact through servant leadership.

YPEK, which seeks to impact 32 counties of East Kentucky, sponsors regional issue forums, networking events, and hosts an annual women’s conference (spring) and awards banquet (fall).  In prior years, YPEK also held other timely events, including organizing disaster response volunteer efforts in East Bernstadt and West Liberty, two communities which were heavily hit by tornadoes, as well as launching the i2b Entrepreneurs Academy (i2b is short for “invention + innovation = business”), an accelerator program that helps develop successful entrepreneurs by providing real world mentoring, training, and a network of support from local business leaders.