Antonio Merino

General Secretary/CEO, YMCA Latin American and Caribbean (YMCA LAC)
antonio.merino@ymcalac.org
NAYDO: International Representative,  Philanthropy Alliance International Council Liaison, DEI in Philanthropy Track Dean 2026
Office: 773.678.1051

Experience

  • Years in Financial Development (YMCA and other): 13 years
  • Years Affiliated with the YMCA: 30 years (12 volunteer; 18 staff)
  • Years in current position: 11 years

Financial Development Accomplishments
 

Board/Volunteer Development

Actively promote and lead strategies to advance a culture of philanthropy and fundraising in Latin America and the Caribbean


Other

Conceptualized and successfully executed a fundraising strategy to enhance delivery of innovative youth programming and outcomes measurement across the region. This is the first time the federation mobilized corporate support.

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