Seven new board members were announced at the 139th Annual Meeting. Pictured (Front row, left to right) Denise Barreto, Peter Braithwaite, Carrie Charles, and Mary Finn. (Bottom row, left to right) Marlee Hendricks, Gyata Kimmons, and Peter Lewis.
EVANSTON, IL – The McGaw YMCA announced the election of seven new members to its Board of Directors during its 139th Annual Meeting on December 10. These community-focused individuals join a dedicated volunteer board that helps guide the nonprofit’s strategic direction and efforts to strengthen the community.
Elected by the McGaw Y membership, the following individuals will serve three-year terms:
- Denise Barreto, Chief Equity and Engagement Officer, Chicago Transit Authority
- Peter Braithwaite, Director of Procurement Diversity and Community Engagement, Northwestern University
- Carrie Charles, Financial Consultant
- Mary Finn, retired administrator, Northwestern University Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences
- Marlee Hendricks, Director of Public Health Administration at Cook County Department of Public Health
- Gyata Kimmons, Founder and CEO of Ridge Strategy Group
- Peter Lewis, Founder of LFL Advisers
Detailed biographies of each new board member can be found on the McGaw YMCA website.
Attendees at the meeting celebrated the Y’s board members and heard from President & CEO Monique Parsons, who shared updates on the Y’s key initiatives, including the Men’s Residence Renovation Project —a mission-critical effort to provide safe and affordable housing in Evanston.
“We are proud of the work we’ve accomplished this year, with the support of our dedicated staff, volunteers, members, generous donors, and community partners,” said Parsons. “As we step into the new year, we are excited to see our community come together to help us further our mission, make our Men’s Residence renovation a reality, and ensure that Evanston’s YMCA remains a place where hope shines bright.”
Several board members were re-elected, including Marjorie Rallins to serve a one-year term and Brandon Buchanan to serve a three-year term. At the meeting, the Board announced its new officers to serve for a one-year term: Mark Metz, chair; Brandon Buchanan, vice chair; Marjorie Rallins, secretary; and Jeremy Yonan, treasurer. In addition, the Board highlighted its new Executive Committee Members-at-large: Michael Bergmann, Allie Payne, and Lisa Yang.
The Board also thanked its retiring board members for their years of service and dedication – Nosa Ehimwenman, Curt Hansen, Ryan Ollie, Marquis Parker, Sarita Smith, and Vincent Sweeney.
Learn more at www.mcgawymca.org.