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
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@uppermidwestymcas.org
New YMCA Leader Program Chair: John Hummitzsch, Glacial Community YMCA, jhummitzsch@glcymca.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
Member at Large: Aaron Miller, YMCA of the Greater Waukesha County, ajmiller@gwcymca.org
Member at Large: Matt McCann, Kettle Moraine YMCA, mmccann@kmymca.org
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 * Chair – kathleen.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-Chair – Latiya.stone@ymcamn.org
- Sofia Gronquist , YMCA of the North / People & Culture *Co-Chair – sofia.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-Chair – alex.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 *Chair – kayla.gannon@ymcamn.org
- Needs -1-Greater MN Rep