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.

  • Anna Barnes

    Vice President, YMCA Atlantic Regional Development Centre (RDC), YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth
    NAYDO: Education Committee

  • Rick Callebs
    CEO, YMCA of Greater Spartanburg
    NAYDO: Education Committee, VIP Network Council Liaison
    Office Phone: (864) 585-0306 ext 106
  • Beth Casper
    VP of Community Engagement, Eugene Family YMCA
    NAYDO: Awareness Committee Chair, 2024 MarCom Network Liaison
    Office Phone: (541) 686-9622
  • Greg Coop
    Vice President-Major Gifts, YMCA of Greater Houston
    NAYDO: Education Committee Chair, Past Conference Co-Chair
    Office Phone: (281) 392-5055 ext 211
  • Wendy Cornett-Marquitz, CFRE
    Senior Vice President of Philanthropy and Chief Development Officer, Gateway Region YMCA
    NAYDO: Secretary, Membership Committee, 2024 Major and Planned Giving Track Dean, 2025 Conference Chair
    Office Phone: 314 436 1177 ext 21650
  • Michelle Curtis, CFRE
    Chief Development Officer/VP of Philanthropy
    YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg, Florida
     
    NAYDO: Membership Committee 
    Office Phone: 727 895 9622 x 2154
  • Jenny Federici
    Chief Brand Officer, YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas
    NAYDO: Awareness Committee, DEI in Philanthropy Network Council Liaison
    Office Phone: 469-902-9012
  • Tymikia Glenn

    Center Director, YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South
    NAYDO: Membership Committee

  • Michelle Gorham, CFRE

    Chief Advancement Officer, YMCA of Rock River Valley, Rockford, Illinois
    NAYDO: Ownership Committee
    Office Phone: 815 641 7843

  • Carolyn Grady
    SVP, Development, YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh
    NAYDO: NAYDO Chair
    Office Phone: 412 227 3828
  • Christina Harley, CFRE
    Vice President Development, YMCA of Southwestern Ontario
    NAYDO: Awareness Committee, 2024 Communications Contest Co-Chair
    Office Phone: (519) 907-5500 ext 1152
  • Pam Havlick Hearn, CFRE
    Chief Development Officer, The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County, NJ
    NAYDO: NAYDO Chair-Elect, Nominating Committee Chair, 2024 Staff New to Y Development Network Liaison, 2024 Marketing and Communications Track Dean 
    Office Phone: 203 848-0994
  • Carrie Hybels
    Community Development Director, Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center
    NAYDO: Membership Committee
    Office Phone: 269 731 3039
  • Gerry 'Gary' Knox
    Financial Development Director, YMCA of Catawba Valley
    NAYDO: Membership Committee
  • Zane Korytko
    Chief Executive Officer, YMCA of Moncton 
    NAYDO: Past NAYDO Chair, 2024 Eagle Awards for Excellence in Fundraising Chair
    Office Phone: 506 853 8572
  • Angie Lassley
    Chief Operating Officer, YMCA of Greater Kansas City
    NAYDO: Ownership Committee Chair, 2024 Small Y Network Coordinator, 2024 Philanthropy Live! Council Liaison
    Office Phone: 816 360 3304
  • Antonio Merino
    General Secretary/CEO, YMCA Latin American and Caribbean  
    NAYDO: International Representative, LACA NAYDO Academy, Community Benefit Track Dean
    Office Phone: 52 998 206 2265
  • Bill Powell
    Chief Operations Officer, YMCA of Greater Cincinnati
    NAYDO: Education Committee, Operations Network Coordinator
    Office Phone: 513-362-2053 
  • Andrew Powers
    Chief Development Officer, YMCA of Greater Rochester
    NAYDO: Awareness Committee, 2024 Educational Track Chair 
  • Rob Totaro
    Rob Totaro

    Associate Director of Member Advancement, Alliance of New York State YMCAs
    NAYDO: Awareness Committee

  • Alfredo Velasco
    President & CEO, YMCA of Greater Long Beach
    NAYDO: Education Committee, 2026 Conference Host
    Office Phone: 562-279-1738
  • Susan Walters-Klenke
    Fund Development Director, YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit
    NAYDO: Membership Committee, Grants & Government Funding Track Dean, 2024 Conference Host and Convener Chair 
    Office Phone:  313 223-2490
  • Mary Zoller
    NAYDO Operations & Conference Director
    Office Phone: 504 858 3379
    Email: maryzoller@aol.com
  • Kristen Obaranec, CFRE
    NAYDO Virtual Training Director
    Office Phone: 404 593 7920
    Email: kristenobaranec@naydo.org
  • Erica Halpern
    NAYDO Networks Manager
    Office Phone: 215 990 7075
    Email: halpern.erica@gmail.com