NAYDO COUNCIL

The NAYDO Council provides the strategic vision and leadership for the organization. 

We appreciate feedback and insight from our members so that we can continue to grow and meet your needs.  Have a question or need some advice?  We're happy to help!  Feel free to contact any of us directly or send your question to NAYDO's Virtual Training Director Kristen Obaranec and she'll connect you with a Council member.

  • Rachel Bowman
    Chief Development Officer
    YMCA of Central Florida
    NAYDO: Education Committee; Capital/Comprehensive Campaign Track Dean, 2028 Conference Chair
     
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  • Beth Casper
    VP of Community Engagement
    Eugene Family YMCA
    NAYDO: Awareness Committee Chair, 2024 MarCom Network Liaison

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  • Greg Coop
    Vice President-Major Gifts
    YMCA of Greater Houston
    NAYDO: Education Committee Chair, Major & Planned Gifts Track Dean, Past Conference Co-Chair
     
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  • Courtney Cordero
    Vice President of Development
    YMCA of San Diego County
    NAYDO: Awareness Committee, Young Professionals Class of 2026
     
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  • Wendy Cornett-Marquitz, CFRE
    Senior Vice President of Philanthropy and Chief Development Officer
    Gateway Region YMCA
    NAYDO: Chair Elect, Executive Committee, Nominating Committee Chair, 2025 Conference Chair
     
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  • Michelle Curtis, CFRE
    Chief Development Officer/VP of Philanthropy
    YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg, Florida
    NAYDO: Membership Committee, Grants & Government Funding Track Dean, Grants Network Liaison 
     
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  • Melissa Di Fiori
    Vice President of Camping
    YMCA Storer Camps | YMCA of Greater Toledo
    NAYDO: Education Committee, Camp Track Dean, Camp Network Liaison
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  • Jenny Federici
    Chief Brand Officer
    YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas
    NAYDO: Awareness Committee, Community Building Network, Community Building Track Dean, 2027 Conference Chair
     
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  • Tymikia Glenn

    Center Director, YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South
    NAYDO: Membership Committee, Philanthropy Live! Chair, Operations & Philanthropy Track Dean

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  • Carolyn Grady
    Senior Vice President | Chief Development Officer
    YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh
    NAYDO: NAYDO Immediate Past Chair, Eagle Award Chair, Hot Topics Team
     
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  • Jason Hagensick
    President & CEO, YMCA of South Palm Beach County
    NAYDO: Awareness Committee, Under $4M YMCAs Network
     
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  • Christina Harley, CFRE
    Vice President Development
    YMCA of Southwestern Ontario
    NAYDO: Awareness Committee, Communications Contest Co-Chair, Marketing & Communications Track Dean
     
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  • Pam Havlick Hearn, CFRE
    Chief Development Officer
    YMCA of the Jersey Shore
    NAYDO: NAYDO Chair, Executive Committee, Staff New to Y Development Network Liaison  
     
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  • Carrie Hybels
    Community Development Director
    Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center
    NAYDO: Treasurer, Membership Committee, Registration Chair 
     
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  • Elizabeth Kearns
    Director of Development
    YMCA of Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
    NAYDO: Membership Committee, Annual Support Track Dean
     
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  • Gerry 'Gary' Knox
    Fund Development Director
    YMCA of Catawba Valley
    NAYDO: Membership Committee, Financial Assistance Chair
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  • Antonio Merino
    General Secretary/CEO
    YMCA Latin American and Caribbean  
    NAYDO: International Representative, YMCA LAC NAYDO Academy, Community Building Track Dean
     
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  • Trey Oakley
    Chief Executive Officer
    Williams YMCA of Avery County
    NAYDO: Membership Committee, Under $4M YMCAs Network
     
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  • Bill Powell
    Chief Operations Officer
    YMCA of Greater Cincinnati
    NAYDO: Education Committee, Operations Network CoordinatorBoard & Volunteer Development Track Dean, NAYDO Webinar Host
     
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  • Andrew Powers
    Chief Development Officer
    YMCA of Greater Rochester
    NAYDO: Awareness Committee, Educational Track Chair 
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  • Rob Totaro

    Associate Director of Member Advancement
    Alliance of New York State YMCAs
    NAYDO: Awareness Committee, Communications Contest Co-Chair

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  • Alfredo Velasco
    President & CEO
    YMCA of Greater Long Beach
    NAYDO: Education Committee, 2026 Conference Host
     
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  • Susan Walters-Klenke
    Director of Annual and Planned Giving
    YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit
    NAYDO: Membership Committee, Conference Host and Convener Chair 

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  • Kyle Wilkes
    Chief Development Officer
    YMCA of Greater Tulsa
    NAYDO: Membership Committee, Sponsor/Exhibitor Chair
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  • Christian Wulff
    Chief Executive Officer
    YMCA of Niagara
    NAYDO: Education Committee
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  • Mary Zoller
    NAYDO Operations & Conference Director
    Office: 504 858 3379
    Email: maryzoller@aol.com
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  • Kristen Obaranec, CFRE
    NAYDO Virtual Training Director
    Office: 404 593 7920
    Email: kristenobaranec@naydo.org 
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  • Erica Halpern
    NAYDO Networks Manager
    Office: 215 990 7075
    Email: halpern.erica@gmail.com