Join us for our YP Monthly Luncheon from 11:45 am - 1 pm on February 15, 2023. Our presenter is Brad Cavanagh, mayor of the City of Dubuque. Mayor Cavanagh will present, "My First Year in Office."
Brad is a social worker with over 20 years of experience working in a variety of practice settings with diverse populations. He spent the last decade at Loras College in Dubuque as an associate professor of social work. He holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Iowa and a master’s degree in social work from Saint Louis University.
Brad and his wife, Jennifer, have two sons. Brad is a Dubuque native and has served his hometown in several ways since returning to Dubuque in 2008. Prior to his election to City Council, he was a member of the Dubuque Housing Commission, served as Vice Chairman of the Dubuque County Food Policy Council, was a board member for the Fountain of Youth, served as Chair of the Guiding Coalition for the city’s Circles Initiative, and is a co-founder of Resources Unite.
As Mayor, Brad serves on the boards of the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, Dubuque Initiatives, the Dubuque Racing Association, the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation, Travel Dubuque, and the America’s River Board. Brad also serves on the Executive Board of the Iowa League of Cities and is a member of the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
Young Professionals of Dubuque (YPD) luncheons feature a presentation on professional, personal, or community development.