Eight new board members were announced at the 140th Annual Meeting. Pictured (Front row, left to right) Emily Bothfeld, Deldri R. Dugger, Mercedes Fernández, Theodore “Teddy” Umstead Foster. (Bottom Row, left to right) Erinn Kenney, Krenice Ramsey, Christian Sorenson, and Henry Wilkins. EVANSTON, IL – The McGaw YMCA announced the election of eight new members to its Board of Directors during its 140th Annual Meeting on December 9. The newly elected members join a dedicated volunteer board responsible for guiding the nonprofit’s strategic direction and advancing its mission to serve as a place where meaningful and unexpected connections help build a stronger, more inclusive community. Elected by the McGaw Y membership, the following individuals will serve three-year terms: Emily Bothfeld, education attorney and Partner at Hogan Marren Babbo & Rose Deldri R. Dugger, Director of Technology Financial Management for the Cybersecurity division at CNA Insurance Mercedes Fernández, Latino Liaison

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