Tamar Sharony is our Director of Teen and Young AdultEngagement. Tamar graduated from AmericanJewish University in Los Angeles with an MBA in SocialEnterprise Management and
Ari comes to the Y with more than 10 years of experience in education, working with individuals of all ages and abilities, and a master’s
Martin G. Englisher has served as CEO of the YM & YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood (the Y) since 1981. His visionary leadership has
Y Chief Operating Officer Michael Fermaglich has been an executive staff member of the Y since 2001. In his current position, Michael oversees operations, including
Deborah Gross, LMSW, is the Program Director of the Hudson Community Project: Safe at Home and brings over 25 years of experience in the field
Susan has been at the Y for the last thirteen years and has overseen the growth of our program for two, three, and four year
Diandria Hernandez, Dee for short, is a native New Yorker, wife, and mom of two. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Forensic Psychology and a
Kierstin is the Y’s Managing Director of Youth and Recreation, responsible for oversight and leadership of internal programs including Be Me, inclusion, enrichment, literacy, and sports.
Lauren Madden is very excited to join the Y as an inclusion coordinator and director of Sunday Funday! She grew up in the San Francisco
Phoenix Madera currently is the Y @ CSS SONYC Afterschool Program Director. His previous position at the Y was Director of Summer Youth Employment Program
Juan Mena grew up in Washington Heights, where he attended Park West High School. In the past, Juan worked at a Golf Country Club and
Victoria Neznansky, LCSW, chief development and social services officer at the YM&YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood, is a Jewish refugee from the Former Soviet
Roxanne has over 13 years of Camp and Youth work experience. She began as a Counselor in Training (C.I.T) and since has held many positions
Paulette R. Posner is very excited to be joining the team at the Y as the Managing DIrector, Norman E. Alexander Center for Jewish Life.
Rabbi Ari Perten is excited to join the team at the YM&YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood as the founding director of the Norman E.
Rodger, a certified personal trainer (NCSF), along with the Y’s fitness team offer you professional guidance and help you get the results you want, from
Cyndi has been working at the Y as the lead Jewish Educator since 1999. She works with all age groups from the youngest to seniors,
Laura has been the Assistant Director of the Early Childhood department for a total of four years. Her educational background includes a master’s degree in
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YM&YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood
54 Nagle Avenue
New York City, NY 10040
Tel: 212-569-6200
Fax: 212-567-5915
