Thriving communities where everyone belongs and can shine.
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
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
YMCA of Northern Alberta Board of Directors
| Robyn Eeson Past Chair | Robert de Guzman Vice Chair | Jeremy Herbert Chair |
| Fraser Murch Director | Holli Bjerland Director | Taylor Rolheiser Director |
| Raphael Bohlmann Director | Chad Brennand Director | Sheena Spear Director |
| Evelyn Chicoine Director | Morrel Wax Director | Michael Donlevy Director |
| Kassandra Felix Director | Ken Glover Director | Dr. Helena Hawryluk Director |
| Wendy Hughes Director | Jason Vandenberg Vice Chair | Kejina Robinson Director |
YMCA of Northern Alberta Foundation Board
| Tim Haak Chair | Rahim Adatia Director | Rajan Bhatti Director |
| Brent Buchanan Director | Joan Baker Director | Holli Bjerland Director |
| Jeremy Herbert Director | Alexandria Fisher Director | Bob McColl Director |
| Deborah McKinnon Director | J.J. Tremblay Director | Nick Parkinson Director |
Senior Leadership Team
| Nick Parkinson President and Chief Executive Officer | Amber Niemeier Chief Community Engagement Officer | Jody Kyle Chief Operating Officer |
| Rizwan Kanji Chief Financial Officer | Jesse Grieder Chief People & Culture Officer | Ken Muggeridge Vice President, Assets & Capital Projects |
| Annalise Yuzda Vice President, YMCA Child Care | Jackie McGowan Vice President, Community & Housing Initiatives | Kent Bittorf Vice President, Health, Fitness & Aquatics |
Reports
Impact Reports from YMCA of Northern Alberta Foundation
Audited Financial Statements — YMCA of Northern Alberta
Audited Financial Statements — YMCA of Northern Alberta Foundation
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