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LIVINGSTON, NJ - The West Essex YMCA recently welcomed four new members to its Board of Managers.

LIVINGSTON, NJ -  The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges is excited to announce that two staff members were recently named by the YMCA of the USA’s National Emerging Leaders Resource Network as “30 Under 30” award winners for 2024. The honorees include Maya Gujral, Program Manager and Assistant Summer Camp Director at Fairview Lake YMCA Camps, and Mila Momphotes, Business Development Coordinator for the Metro YMCAs.

LIVINGSTON, NJ - The West Essex YMCA is excited to announce the recent appointment of Nirel Bravo as the Y’s new Aquatics Director and Antonio Culic as Assistant Aquatics Director.

LIVINGSTON, NJ -The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges recently welcomed three new members to its Board of Directors, to help set policy and strategic direction as the organization works to carry out its mission to strengthen community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. 

EAST ORANGE, NJ - East Orange YMCA Executive Director Washima Redding has been selected to participate in the Multicultural Executive Development Institute, a program that helps emerging leaders from multicultural backgrounds advance their careers at the Y.

LIVINGSTON, NJ - The West Essex YMCA has selected Shannon Frank as its new Associate Executive Director, responsible for leading the daily operations of the branch and its staff, and working alongside District Executive Director Cheryl Tuturice to grow membership and enhance programs and services that uphold the Y’s mission of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

LIVINGSTON, NJ - The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges recently appointed Shamida Marc as its new Chief Human Resources Officer, effective Jan. 2.

LIVINGSTON, NJ -The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges recently welcomed five new members to its Board of Directors, to help set policy and strategic direction as the organization works to carry out its mission of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

LIVINGSTON, NJ - The West Essex YMCA has appointed Livingston resident Tony Wang to its Board of Managers and named West Orange resident Stacey Staaterman Feeney as the new Board Chair, succeeding Kris Boni.

LIVINGSTON, NJ - The West Essex YMCA has selected Lisa Sheafer as its new Associate Executive Director, responsible for leading the daily operations of the branch and its staff, and working alongside District Executive Director Cheryl Tuturice to grow membership and enhance programs and services that uphold the Y’s mission of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

WAYNE, NJ - The Wayne YMCA has appointed Joanne Browne to serve as its newest Executive Director, succeeding Laura Tiedge, who stepped down in March after six years as head of the Y.

The Greater Bergen County YMCA - New Milford Center has promoted seasoned Y leader Jason Kelly to Executive Director, succeeding Glenn MacAfee, who will be stepping down May 1 after 11 years at the Greater Bergen Y.

WAYNE, NJ - Young professionals of diverse backgrounds will have the opportunity to work on their leadership skills benefiting career development as they learn from top voices in a variety of industries at the regional Emerging Multicultural Leadership Experience.

NEW MILFORD, NJ - The Greater Bergen County YMCA - New Milford Center has promoted former Y youth sports director Jason Kelly to be the new Associate Executive Director, working alongside the Executive Director to enhance programs and services that uphold the Y’s mission of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

LIVINGSTON, NJ -The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges recently welcomed four new members to its Board of Directors, to help set policy and strategic direction as the organization works to carry out its mission of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.