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
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
YPN CHAPTER 42 LEADERSHIP
Chapter President: Shannon Reierson, YMCA of the North, shannon.reierson@ymcamn.org
Peer Communities Chair: Lindsay Youngquist, YMCA of the North, lindsay.youngquist@ymcamn.org