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.
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Rachel BowmanChief Development Officer
YMCA of Central Florida
NAYDO: Education Committee; Capital/Comprehensive Campaign Track Dean, 2028 Conference Chair
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Beth CasperVP of Community Engagement
Eugene Family YMCA
NAYDO: Awareness Committee Chair, 2024 MarCom Network Liaison
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Greg CoopVice 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 CorderoVice President of Development
YMCA of San Diego County
NAYDO: Awareness Committee, Young Professionals Class of 2026
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Wendy Cornett-Marquitz, CFRESenior 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, CFREChief 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 FioriVice President of Camping
YMCA Storer Camps | YMCA of Greater Toledo
NAYDO: Education Committee, Camp Track Dean, Camp Network Liaison -
Jenny FedericiChief Brand Officer
YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas
NAYDO: Awareness Committee, Community Building Network, Community Building Track Dean, 2027 Conference Chair
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Tymikia GlennCenter Director, YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South
NAYDO: Membership Committee, Philanthropy Live! Chair, Operations & Philanthropy Track Dean -
Carolyn GradySenior 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 HagensickPresident & CEO, YMCA of South Palm Beach County
NAYDO: Awareness Committee, Under $4M YMCAs Network
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Christina Harley, CFREVice President Development
YMCA of Southwestern Ontario
NAYDO: Awareness Committee, Communications Contest Co-Chair, Marketing & Communications Track Dean
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Pam Havlick Hearn, CFREChief Development Officer
YMCA of the Jersey Shore
NAYDO: NAYDO Chair, Executive Committee, Staff New to Y Development Network Liaison
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Elizabeth KearnsDirector of Development
YMCA of Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
NAYDO: Membership Committee, Annual Support Track Dean
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Gerry 'Gary' KnoxFund Development Director
YMCA of Catawba Valley
NAYDO: Membership Committee, Financial Assistance Chair -
Antonio MerinoGeneral Secretary/CEO
YMCA Latin American and Caribbean
NAYDO: International Representative, YMCA LAC NAYDO Academy, Community Building Track Dean
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Trey OakleyChief Executive Officer
Williams YMCA of Avery County
NAYDO: Membership Committee, Under $4M YMCAs Network
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Bill PowellChief Operations Officer
YMCA of Greater Cincinnati
NAYDO: Treasurer, Executive Committee
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Andrew PowersChief Development Officer
YMCA of Greater Rochester
NAYDO: Awareness Committee, Educational Track Chair -
Rob TotaroAssociate Director of Member Advancement
Alliance of New York State YMCAs
NAYDO: Awareness Committee, Communications Contest Co-Chair -
Alfredo VelascoPresident & CEO
YMCA of Greater Long Beach
NAYDO: Education Committee, 2026 Conference Host
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Susan Walters-KlenkeDirector of Annual and Planned Giving
YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit
NAYDO: Membership Committee, Conference Host and Convener Chair
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Kyle WilkesChief Development Officer
YMCA of Greater Tulsa
NAYDO: Membership Committee, Sponsor/Exhibitor Chair -
Christian WulffChief Executive Officer
YMCA of Niagara
NAYDO: Education Committee -
Mary Zoller -
Kristen Obaranec, CFRE -
Erica HalpernNAYDO Networks Manager
Office: 215 990 7075
Email: halpern.erica@gmail.com
