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Karen Snider is a thirtysomething philanthropic young professional who is the National Media Manager for the Canadian Red Cross. Her workday can change up at a moment's notice if disaster strikes, and that's when she kicks into high gear and public response and information becomes tantamount. Find out more about this amazingly adaptable woman in today's YPDaily

As Executive Director of Toronto Fringe – which produces the Toronto Fringe Festival and the Next Stage Theatre Festival – 32-year-old Gideon Arthurs is taxed with fostering a sustainable and healthy future for the organization; no small feat, but he's handling the responsibility with care and determination. Find out more about this outstanding young professional in today's YPDaily

Astrid-Maria Ciarallo is a passionate twentysomething young professional who loves politics as a result of her commitment to community involvement. A University of Toronto poli-sci and sociology grad, she is the Campaign Manager for Toronto Board of Trade's VoteOntario2011

Jennifer Polyzotis is an amazing 32-year-old woman with the drive and tenacity of a twentysomething. As a producer of live action television shows for kids, the Burning Man Regional Contact for Toronto, and a part of the programming team for TEDXToronto, Jennifer is able to take her passions to new heights in roles that compliment her varied skills

Elizabeth Brownstein is a 29-year-old distributor of high-end intimate apparel based out of Montreal. At UMI, Liz focuses her talents on growing the company – to which she has strong family roots – and credits working with her female clients as one of the best parts of her day-to-day. Find out more about this McGill University and NYU grad in today's YPDaily

Shannon Lewis is a 33-year-old dynamo in the marketing world. This Dalhousie University grad oversees the marketing for Toronto's Elmood Spa and ElmSpa. Find out more about this forward-thinking and dedicated woman in today's YPDaily.

Society gal Laura Serra is more than a well-connected Young Professional who happens to cover some of Toronto's best events for The Globe and Mail. This YP also started Paws for the Cause – a charity dedicated to raising funds for our four-legged friends. Find out more about this amazing woman in today's YPDaily

The idea of a ping pong social club may sound a little out of left field, but SPiN Toronto has already proven that the city is overtly curious over the concept...and its doors haven't even opened yet. Ryan Fisher, a 32-year-old ping pong advocate and aficionado, is set to launch SPiN Toronto within the next month under the SPiN Galactic umbrella

Being an entrepreneur isn't easy, but many of Canada's budding young entrepreneurs have a hand in the form of the Canadian Youth Business Foundation. Leading the Calgary outpost is 34-year-old Christi Millar, a University of PEI grad who is inspired daily by the young entrepreneurs the CYBF sets out to enable