About the Y

YMCA of Northern Alberta has grown a lot since 1907, including into the Wood Buffalo, Grande Prairie and Red Deer regions, offering YMCA Child Care, child and youth recreation programs, youth, family, employment, immigrant and housing services across northern and central Alberta.

While our programs and services have evolved over time, our mission to create life-enhancing opportunities for the growth and development of all people in spirit, mind and body, has remained the same.

Who We Are

Vision

Thriving communities where everyone belongs and can shine.

Mission

YMCA of Northern Alberta is a charity that ignites people's potential.

Values

Inclusion: We create safe spaces where everyone belongs.

Respect: We create connection through understanding, trust and positivity.

Honesty: We build relationships by doing the right thing.

Caring: We show kindness, empathy and compassion in all we do.

Responsibility: We take personal accountability for our choices, actions and commitments.

Our Leadership

YMCA of Northern Alberta Board of Directors

Robyn Eeson Past Chair	Robert de Guzman Vice Chair	Jeremy Herbert Chair
Fraser Murch Director	Dale Bendfeld Director	Holli Bjerland Director
Raphael Bohlmann Director	Chad Brennand Director	Adam Budzinski Director
Evelyn Chicoine Director	Curt Clement Director	Michael Donlevy Director
Kassandra Felix Director	Ken Glover Director	Dr. Helena Hawryluk Director
Wendy Hughes Director	Mike Palladino Director	Kejina Robinson Director
Taylor Rolheiser Director	Sheena Spear Director	Jason Vandenberg Vice Chair
Morrel Wax Director

YMCA of Northern Alberta Foundation Board

Tim Haak Chair	Rahim Adatia Director	Rajan Bhatti Director
Brent Buchanan Director	Joan Baker Director	Holli Bjerland Director
Jeremy Herbert Director	Alexandria Fisher Director	Bob McColl Director
Deborah McKinnon Director	J.J. Tremblay Director	Nick Parkinson Director

Senior Leadership Team

Nick Parkinson President and Chief Executive Officer	Amber Niemeier Chief Community Engagement Officer	Jody Kyle Chief Operating Officer
Lori Shea-Smith Chief Financial Officer	Jesse Grieder Chief People & Culture Officer	Ken Muggeridge Vice President, Assets & Capital Projects
Annalise Yuzda Vice President, YMCA Child Care	Jackie McGowan Vice President, Community & Housing Initiatives	Kent Bittorf Vice President, Health, Fitness & Aquatics