Category: Staff members

Martin Englisher

Martin G. Englisher has served as CEO of the YM & YWHA i Washington Heights & Inwood (Y) since 1981. His visionary leadership has

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Michael Fermaglich

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

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Victoria Neznansky

Victoria Neznansky, LCSW, chief development and social services officer at the YM&YWHA i Washington Heights & Inwood, is a Jewish refugee from the Former Soviet

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Roxanne Parets

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

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Monalisa Tolbert

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 år, where, she designed

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Kierstin Hettler

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.

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Susan Herman

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

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Deborah Gross

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

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Phoenix Madera

Phoenix Madera currently is the Y @ CSS SONYC Afterschool Program Director. His previous position at the Y was Director of Summer Youth Employment Program

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Juan Mena

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

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Ari at YM&JA

Rabbi Ari Perten

Rabbi Ari Perten is excited to join the team at the YM&YWHA i Washington Heights & Inwood as the founding director of the Norman E.

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Rodger Ramallo

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, fra

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Laura HiRes at YM&JA

Laura Sanchez

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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Joseph Sannella

Joseph Sannella graduated in 2007 from Fordham University with a BA in Anthropology. He is a certified Human Resource Manager.

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Emma Sprecher

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

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Shawntae Walden

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

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