YMCA of Northern Alberta has grown a lot since 1907, including into the Wood Buffalo, Grande Prairie and Red Deer regions, offering YMCA Child Care, child and youth recreation programs, youth, family, employment, immigrant and housing services across northern and central Alberta.
While our programs and services have evolved over time, our mission to create life-enhancing opportunities for the growth and development of all people in spirit, mind and body, has remained the same.
Who We Are
Vision
Thriving communities where everyone belongs and can shine.
Mission
YMCA of Northern Alberta is a charity that ignites people's potential.
Values
| Inclusion | We create safe spaces where everyone belongs. |
| Respect | We create connection through understanding, trust and positivity. |
| Honesty | We build relationships by doing the right thing. |
| Caring | We show kindness, empathy and compassion in all we do. |
| Responsibility | We take personal accountability for our choices, actions and commitments. |
Our Leadership
| Evelyn Chicoine Chair | Michael Donlevy Vice Chair | Jason Vandenberg Vice Chair |
| Jeremy Herbert Past Chair | Kejina Robinson Director | Taylor Rolheiser Director |
| Jacob Ohe Director | Chad Brennand Director | Sheena Spear Director |
| Dr. Ijeoma Gladys Uche-Ezeala Director | Morrel Wax Director | Fraser Murch Director |
| Noah Soifer Director | Ken Glover Director | Dr. Helena Hawryluk Director |
| Wendy Hughes Director | Gord Johnston Director | |
| Last updated: September 1, 2026 | ||
| Tim Haak Chair | Evelyn Chicoine Director | Darryl McGavigan Director |
| Brent Buchanan Director | Joan Baker Director | J.J. Tremblay Director |
| Rahim Adatia Director | Emmanuel Nzeyimana Director | Deborah McKinnon Director |
| Megan Normandeau Director | Fraser Murch Director | |
| Last updated: September 1, 2026 | ||
| Nancy Farries Chief Executive Officer (Interim, temporary) | Amber Niemeier Chief Community Engagement Officer | Rizwan Kanji Chief Financial Officer |
| Ron Kryzanowski Chief People and Culture Officer | ||
| Last updated: September 1, 2026 | ||
| Asim Chin Vice President, Technology & Innovation | Annalise Yuzda Vice President, YMCA Child Care | Jackie McGowan Vice President, Community |
| Taylor Cheung Vice President, Health, Fitness & Aquatics | Doris Paquette Vice President, Assets & Capital Management | Ashton Raeyr Vice President, Fund Development |
| Deanna Barker Director, Marketing & Communications | Emily Sabo Director, Finance & Accounting | Kristen Szopa Director, HR Technology & Total Rewards |
| Rhonda Marano Director, People & Culture | ||
| Last updated: September 1, 2026 | ||
Reports
AGM Notice
YMCA OF NORTHERN ALBERTA
2026 Annual General Meeting Notice
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