About Your YMCA
About Our History
Established in 1892, and before Arizona became a state, the Valley of the Sun YMCA is one of the oldest and largest nonprofits in the state of Arizona.
About Our Mission
The YMCA is a nonprofit organization whose mission is about Christian principles put into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
About Our Cause
To fulfill our purpose of strengthening community for all, the Y is committed to being an inclusive organization and leveraging our collective impact to address social inequities. The Y is made up of people of all ages, from all walks of life, who are working side-by-side to strengthen communities.
Together, we strive to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender expression, gender identity,
ideology, income, national origin, race or sexual orientation has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity.
About Our Impact
The Valley of the Sun YMCA touches the lives of individuals and families through programs, activities, events, and mission outreach. More than 1,000,000 people walk through our doors each year seeking a community to call home, and opportunities to build a brighter tomorrow.
- 12 YMCA Branch Locations throughout Arizona
- 12 Branch-based Before/After School programs
- 16 School-based Before/After School programs
- 9 Branch-based Early Learning Centers
- 1 School-based Early Learning Centers
- 1 Overnight Camp
- 35,112 Valley of the Sun YMCA Members
- 6,734 Seniors subsidized on insurance-based membership
- 4,052 Families receiving financial assistance
- 73,834 Children who participate in our programs
Executive Staff and Board of Directors
OUR DEDICATED AND EXPERIENCED EXECUTIVE STAFF RUNS THE DAY-TO-DAY BUSINESS OF THE VALLEY OF THE SUN YMCA.
Our executive team is dedicated to fulfilling the YMCA’s mission and values in everything we do. To contact a member of our executive staff, fill out the contact form below, you can select which member of our staff you would like the email to be directed to.
President & Chief Executive Officer
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Chief Development Officer
Chief Administration Officer
Executive Director, Office of the President
CONTACT EXECUTIVE STAFF
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Phoenix Suns
Executive Vice President, Southwest Region
Clayco
President
Bailey Strategic Innovation Group
Senior Vice President
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Assistant Chief
Phoenix Police Department
Executive Vice President of Social Services & Education
Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc.
CEO
Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital
President and CEO
Sunbelt Holdings
Head of Talent
UPS
Community Volunteer
Vice President/Associate General Counsel
TPI Composites
Partner
Isaacson & Walsh, P.C.
CHRO
Western Alliance Bank
Senior Vice President
Wells Fargo Commercial Banking
Project Director
Sundt Construction
Vice President & General Manager
Global Workplace & Mobility, DXC
CEO
Neurodiversity Education Research Center (NERC)
Retired Program Manager
Intel
Community Volunteer
President
FirstBank
Vice President, Public Relations
University of Phoenix
Community Volunteer
Vice President, Supply Chain
Arizona Public Service
ASSOCIATE & YOUTH DIRECTORS
President
Immedia Integrated Technologies
Youth Director
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Where Leadership Belongs
At the heart of every thriving community lies a foundation of shared values, and in the same way, YMCA’s commitment to its core values can serve as a beacon of light, bringing people together and forging strong, interconnected bonds that build a vibrant and supportive community.
Caring
Honesty
Respect
Responsibility
Where You Belong
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