Shawntae Walden started her career in youth development 10 years ago at the Harlem Children’s Zone. During her time at the Harlem Children’s Zone, she
Monalisa Tolbert has dedicated her career in service to youth and families. She previously worked at the Harlem Children’s Zone for more than 20 years, where, she designed
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.
As the Director of Elementary Afterschool Programs, Emma runs the Be Me Afterschool Program where she plans and creates enrichment programming and value-based learning for
Joseph Sannella graduated in 2007 from Fordham University with a BA in Anthropology. He is a certified Human Resource Manager.
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
Phoenix Madera currently is the Y @ CSS SONYC Afterschool Program Director. His previous position at the Y was Director of Summer Youth Employment Program
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Martin G. Englisher has served as CEO of the YM & YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood (the Y) since 1981. His visionary leadership has
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