
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.