YMCA of Northern Alberta has grown a lot since 1907, including into the Wood Buffalo, Grande Prairie and Red Deer regions, offering YMCA Child Care, child and youth recreation programs, youth, family, employment, immigrant and housing services across northern and central Alberta.

While our programs and services have evolved over time, our mission to create life-enhancing opportunities for the growth and development of all people in spirit, mind and body, has remained the same.

 

Who We Are

Vision

Thriving communities where everyone belongs and can shine.

Mission

YMCA of Northern Alberta is a charity that ignites people's potential.

Values

Inclusion: We create safe spaces where everyone belongs.

Respect: We create connection through understanding, trust and positivity.

Honesty: We build relationships by doing the right thing.

Caring: We show kindness, empathy and compassion in all we do.

Responsibility: We take personal accountability for our choices, actions and commitments.

Our Leadership

YMCA of Northern Alberta Board of Directors
Robyn Eeson   
Chair
Robert de Guzman   
Vice Chair
Jeremy Herbert   
Vice Chair
Fraser Murch   
Director
Dale Bendfeld   
Director
Holli Bjerland   
Director
Raphael Bohlmann   
Director
Chad Brennand   
Director
Adam Budzinski   
Director
Evelyn Chicoine   
Director
Curt Clement   
Director
Michael Donlevy   
Director
Kassandra Felix   
Director
Ken Glover   
Director
Dr. Helena Hawryluk   
Director
Wendy Hughes   
Director
Mike Palladino   
Director
Kejina Robinson   
Director
Taylor Rolheiser   
Director
Sheena Spear   
Director
Jason Vandenberg   
Director
Morrel Wax   
Director
  
YMCA of Northern Alberta Foundation Board
Tim Haak
Chair
Rahim Adatia
Director
Rajan Bhatti
Director
Brent Buchanan
Director
Joan Baker
Director
Michael Donlevy
Director
Robyn Eeson
Director
Alexandria Fisher
Director
Bob McColl
Director
Deborah McKinnon
Director
J.J. Tremblay
Director
Nick Parkinson
Director

 

Senior Leadership Team
Nick Parkinson
President and Chief Executive Officer
Amber Niemeier
Chief Community Engagement Officer
Jody Kyle
Chief Operating Officer
Lori Shea-Smith
Chief Financial Officer
Jesse Grieder
Chief People & Culture Officer
Ken Muggeridge
Vice President, Assets & Capital Projects
Annalise Yuzda
Vice President, YMCA Child Care
Jackie McGowan
Vice President, Community & Housing Initiatives
Kent Bittorf
Vice President, Health, Fitness & Aquatics

 

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