The New York Lithuanian Professionals Club (NYLP) was founded in 2014 by Algirdas Grybas together with the New York District of the Lithuanian Community of the USA. The Club's first event took place on December 16, 2014, at the Consulate General of Lithuania in New York. Algirdas Grybas served as the Club's founding President until 2018, followed by Rasa Sprindys (2019–2020).

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In 2020, a strategic planning meeting initiated by Justinas Grigaitis marked the beginning of a new chapter. NYLP became an independent organization, adopted its current visual identity, expanded its membership, and strengthened its collaboration with the Consulate General of Lithuania in New York and other Lithuanian organizations. The Club also launched fundraising initiatives in support of community projects.

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Between 2022 and 2024, Gediminas Ramanauskas, Marius Vilemaitis, Andrius Neviera, and an active Board helped rebuild and grow the Club through new partnerships, stronger communications, and an expanding calendar of professional and networking events.

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In 2025, under the leadership of Natalija Daubarė, NYLP entered a new stage of development. Natalija expanded the leadership team by inviting Sondra Litvaitytė to serve as Co-Chair, strengthened member engagement, and encouraged new initiatives. Together, the leadership initiated a review of the Club's mission, vision, and future direction, laying the groundwork for the Club's continued growth.

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Since May 2026, NYLP has been led by Co-Chairs Sondra Litvaitytė and Aura Taylor, building on this foundation through expanded programming, stronger member engagement, regular newsletters, Social Hours, and new opportunities for professional collaboration.

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Today, NYLP brings together more than 200 registered members and continues to grow through professional, cultural, and networking initiatives while maintaining long-standing partnerships with Lithuanian organizations and institutions in New York.

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NYLP has played an active role in organizing the North American Lithuanian Business Forum, and several of our members have been recognized through Global Lithuanian Leaders awards and nominations.

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Recognizing the many individuals whose leadership, vision, and dedication have shaped the Club throughout its history, NYLP established the Legacy Circle to honor founders, former presidents, Board members, and key contributors. Whether they remain in New York or have continued their journeys elsewhere, they remain an important part of the Club's story.

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