YMCA PROFESSIONAL NETWORK

 

YMCA Professional Network (YPN) is a professional development network that all YMCA staff are part of.

The Upper Midwest Alliance of YMCAs supports two chapters: Chapter 41 (Wisconsin/U.P. Michigan) and Chapter 42 (Minnesota).

YPN gives Y staff the chance to benefit from increased peer-to-peer learning opportunities, strengthened leadership and professional development, and expanded networking opportunities.

CAREER SUPPORT:

Connect with hundreds of YMCA professionals in your local area, your region or nationally through Peer Communities.  

 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Chapter events, eLearnings, Leadership model support, New Y Leaders program.

 

YPN PRIME:

Prime membership is FREE and includes discounts on YPN events, leadership positions in local chapters and access to Emergency Assistance Funding.

PEER COMMUNITIES:

Peer Communities are groups of staff who come together around a shared interest in or affinity with a particular membership, program, or service area. Click here for the Peer Community page.

 

YPN CHAPTER 41 LEADERSHIP (Wisconsin/U.P. Michigan)

Chapter President: Aaron Schmidt, Kettle Moraine YMCA, aschmidt@kmymca.org

Membership/Communications Chair: Jennie Melde, La Crosse YMCA, jmelde@laxymca.org

Professional Development: Angie Bolson, Northern Rock County YMCA, abolson@ymcajanesville.org

Treasurer: Katie Martinelli, YMCA of Dane County, katie.martinelli@ymcadanecounty.org

Regional Alliance Liaison: Julia Wohlt, Regional Alliance, jwohlt@uppermidwest.org

Member At Large: Linda May, YMCA of the Northwoods, lmay@ymcanw.org

Member at Large: Keri Rush, Glacial Community YMCA, krush@glcymca.org

Member at Large: Ben Gunderson, Greater Green Bay YMCA, ben.gunderson@greenbayymca.org

Member at Large: Meghan Brennan, YMCA of the Fox Cities, mbrennan@ymcafoxcities.org

Member at Large: Stephanie Daniels, Woodson YMCA, sdaniels@woodsonymca.com

 

YPN CHAPTER 42 LEADERSHIP (Minnesota)

General Email: ypn-chapter42@ymcamn.org

Chapter President: Shannon Reierson, YMCA of the North/Administration, shannon.reierson@ymcamn.org

Vice President: Kathy Hajduk, YMCA of the North/School Age Care, kathleen.hajduk@ymcamn.org

Treasurer: Lori Koshenina, YMCA of the North/Administration

EXPERIENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE

  • Kathy Hajduk, YMCA of the North / School Age Care * Chairkathleen.hajduk@ymcamn.org
  • Kris Gabel, YMCA of the North / Early Childhood Learning
  • Katherine Jury, YMCA of the North / Preschool
  • Alana Kniefel, YMCA of the North / Early Childhood Learning
  • Nick Hanks, YMCA of the North / Operations
  • Needs - 2 – Greater MN Rep

MARKETING COMMITTEE

  • Nick Hanks , YMCA of the North / Operations *Co-Chair – nick.hanks@ymcamn.org
  • Alana Kniefel, YMCA of the North / Early Childhood Learning *Co-Chair – alana.kniefel@ymcamn.org
  • Katie Rowan, YMCA of the North / Membership
  • Andrew Scavo, YMCA of the North / Customer Service Center
  • Partner – Julia Wohlt, Upper Midwest Alliance
  • Needs - 1 – Greater MN Rep

MENTORSHIP & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

  • La’Tiya Stone, YMCA of the North / Social Responsibility *Co-ChairLatiya.stone@ymcamn.org
  • Sofia Gronquist , YMCA of the North / People & Culture *Co-Chairsofia.gronquist@ymcamn.org
  • Nina Wolf , YMCA of the North / Membership
  • Needs -1-Greater MN Rep

PEER COMMUNITIES

  • Lindsay Youngquist, YMCA of the North / People & Culture *Co-Chair – lindsay.youngquist@ymcamn.org
  • Alex Schmitz, YMCA of the North / School Age Care *Co-Chairalex.schmitz@ymcamn.org
  • Partner - Julia Wohlt – Upper Midwest Alliance
  • Needs -1-Greater MN Rep

RECOGNITION / EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUND

  • Katherine Jury, YMCA of the North / Preschool *Chair – katherine.jury@ymcamn.org
  • Laura Way, YMCA of the North / Mission Advancement
  • Needs -1-Greater MN Rep

MEMBERSHIP / AMBASSADOR COMMITTEE

  • Kayla Gannon, YMCA of the North / Early Childhood Learning *Chairkayla.gannon@ymcamn.org
  • Needs -1-Greater MN Rep