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

Jeremy Herbert Chair	Jason Vandenberg Vice Chair	Evelyn Chicoine Vice Chair
Fraser Murch Director	Holli Bjerland Director	Taylor Rolheiser Director
Jacob Ohe Director	Chad Brennand Director	Sheena Spear Director
Robert de Guzman Director	Morrel Wax Director	Michael Donlevy Director
Kassandra Felix Director	Ken Glover Director	Dr. Helena Hawryluk Director
Wendy Hughes Director	Noah Soifer Director	Kejina Robinson 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
Rizwan Kanji 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