Eight staff members from McGaw YMCA, representing various areas of the organization, attended the conference. (From left to right) Melissa Franada, Marketing; Candy Falcon, Men’s Residence; Lavonia Swanson, Finance; Ingrid DeCherrie, Aquatics; Onam Lansana, MetaMedia; Manny Luna, Children’s Center; Sean Wells, Building Services; and Taishiya Nix, Human Resources.  Norfolk, VA – Eight McGaw YMCA staff members alongside President and CEO Monique Parsons recently attended the Emerging Multicultural Leadership Experience (EMLE), a national conference hosted by YMCA of the USA (Y-USA). EMLE provides a space for multicultural Y staff to learn, grow, and connect with peers nationwide. Part of Y-USA’s Multicultural Leadership Development (MLD) initiative, the event supports the growth of diverse staff, preparing them for leadership roles within the national Y Movement. At the conference, attendees engaged in mentoring, career coaching, networking, and breakout sessions covering topics relevant to all career levels. Onam Lansana, MetaMedia Manager at McGaw YMCA, noted