The Young Professionals of the Cahaba River Society is a group that is passionate about protecting and restoring the Cahaba River for future generations. Whether it’s removing invasive species, attending a moonlight tour, cleaning up the crick, hosting community events, or fryin’ up catfish for the annual Frydown, there are numerous ways we aim to support CRS staff and their mission.
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YPCRS Executive Board
- President — Taylor Stewart | UAB Department of Clinical & Diagnostic Sciences
- Vice President — Stewart Lawler | Bowe Digital
- Membership Chair — Sarah Oteken | UAB Heersink School of Medicine
- Finance Chair — Lia Sorensen | Regions Bank
- Frydown Chair — Rachel Hendrix | UAB Heersink School of Medicine
- Communications Chair — Kyle Humphrey | Hunky Kitty Inc.
- Volunteer Chair — Melanie Vines | Birmingham Water Works
YPCRS Members
- Rae Alexander | UAB Student
- Lewis Bruce | Kaliber Homes
- Olivia Hayes | United Way of Central Alabama
- Sawyer Summers | Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham
- Skyler Yasenchack | UAB Student Counseling Services
Interested in Joining Us?
Submit an interest form here. Applications may be submitted anytime but will be considered on a rolling basis. To remain in good standing YPCRS members must:
- be a minimum of (20) years old to serve and cannot exceed (40).
- complete a minimum of (15) volunteer hours with the Cahaba River Society in one calendar year.
- attend 7/10 annual meetings each calendar year.
- have a passion for the Cahaba River and the critters, plant life, and people who live within its watershed.



