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Letter from the chairs

A Message from the AMCA Young Professionals Committee Chairs

Nicole (Past Chair), CC (Chair), and Vilma (Co-Chair)

As we count down to the 2026 AMCA Annual Meeting, we are so excited to welcome you to Portland, Oregon, and to another energizing year for the American Mosquito Control Association Young Professionals (YPs).

The YPs Committee exists to support students and early-career professionals across mosquito control and public health. Through professional development opportunities, networking events, and leadership experiences, our goal is to help you build connections, grow your skills, and feel at home within the AMCA community.

This year’s annual meeting will be packed with opportunities to do just that. From career-focused opportunities to informal social events, the YPs have been busy planning activities designed to help you connect with peers, mentors, and leaders in the field—whether this is your first AMCA meeting or your eighth!

We are also incredibly grateful to our dedicated committee members and advisors who continue to bring fresh ideas and energy to the YPs program. Your enthusiasm is what makes the YPs thrive.

We can’t wait to see familiar faces and meet new ones in Portland. Be sure to check out the YPs events listed below, mark your calendars, and RSVP where required. Come learn, connect, and have a little fun with us along the way!

See you soon,

Nicole, CC, and Vilma

AMCA Young Professionals Committee Leadership

Join us in congratulating the Industry Shadowing Program awardees. We are grateful to our industry sponsors for their generous support in helping AMCA YPs attend the annual meeting in Portland. Through this program, awardees have the opportunity to shadow their industry sponsors during the meeting, gaining valuable insight, networking with professionals, and learning more about career pathways within the mosquito control industry.

Know Before You Go

Is this your first time in Portland, or your first AMCA Annual Meeting? Do you want to know how to navigate the annual meeting, or what YP events are being offered this year? Attend our Know-Before-You-Go Webinar on March 5th to get all the information you need before travelling to Portland!

The Silent Art Auction

★   🎨 Stop by to admire the works of art created by your fellow AMCA members and affiliates.

★   🤩 If you see something you like, you could place a bid for the chance to take it home!

★   ⏳ The auction will run from Monday, March 23^rd at 5PM to Wednesday, March 25^th at 4PM.

★   💲 Cash, checks, and credit card payments will be accepted. Payments will be collected after notification of winning.

★   🖌️ We are still accepting donations! If you would like to donate art to the auction, please complete this form: 2026 AMCA YPs Art Auction Donation Form.

The Prize Raffle

★   🎁 Stop by our booth for a chance to win a Portland-themed prize!

★   👀 Want to Participate? Find out how at our booth!

Monday

AMCA Young Professionals Pre-Conference Workshop

RSVP Required, spots limited to first 50 registrants

📅 Monday, March 23

🕣 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM

☕🍩 Voodoo Donuts, coffee, and lunch provided

🤝 Sponsor: Central Life Sciences

Theme: It Takes a Village: Implementing Community Engagement in Mosquito Control

Kick off the AMCA conference by connecting with fellow Young Professionals and leaders across the mosquito control field. This interactive workshop will highlight real-world partnerships and provide hands-on learning opportunities.

Why attend?

●    Network with YPs before the official conference begins

●    Learn from experts in mosquito control districts, public health agencies, academia, and industry

●    Explore strategies and lessons learned for effective community engagement

●    Get hands-on experience with a variety of vector traps

Agenda at a glance:

8:30 - 9:00 AM: Breakfast & Check-In

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Morning Session & Trapping Activities

12:00 - 1:00 PM: Lunch

1:00-3:00 PM: Afternoon Trapping Session

Student Competition I & II

No RSVP required

📅 Tuesday, March 24th

🕣 1:45 pm-3:15 pm, 4:00pm- 5:30 pm

👏Come and support fellow YPs as they present their research!

Latin American Student Competition

No RSVP required

📅 Tuesday, March 24th

🕣 10:45 am - 12:25 pm

👏Come and support fellow YPs as they present their research!

AMCA YPs Symposium

No RSVP required

📅 Wednesday, March 25th

🕣1:45 pm-3:15 pm

Theme: Diverse Perspectives on Community Engagement in Mosquito Control

YPs Career Roundtables

No RSVP required

📅 Wednesday, March 25th

🕣4:00 pm-5:00 pm

YPs Social

No RSVP required

🤝 Sponsor: Valent BioSciences

📅 Wednesday, March 25th

🕣5:30 pm-6:30 pm

The AMCA YPs have a variety of ways to keep you up to date on any events or opportunities within the group. You can find all of our social media pages on our Linktree site.