Examples and resources to support action items listed in the Action Planning Toolkit.
This toolkit is organized around five key focus areas that support YMCAs in building greener practices, improving operational efficiency, and creating a more sustainable future for all.
Explore the 5 Focus Areas of the Toolkit
Team Leadership
The YMCA Green Network Strategy Team guides, coordinates, and advances the organization's environmental sustainability vision.
ENGAGEMENT & OUTREACH STRATEGIST
Eleanor Blair
Vice President, Strategic Communications & Connections, YMCA of Florida's First Coast
EBlair@fcymca.org
ENGAGEMENT & OUTREACH STRATEGIST
Sean Doles
Public Affairs Officer, Greater Austin YMCA
Sean.Doles@austinymca.org
FUNDING & PARTNERSHIPS STRATEGIST (ADVANCEMENT LEAD)
Samantha Apodaca
Grants Director, Greater Austin YMCA
samantha.apodaca@austinymca.org
INFRASTRUCTURE & EFFICIENCY STRATEGIST (PROPERTY LEAD)
Alex Versluis
Senior Vice President, Property & Development Management, YMCA of Greater Toronto
alex.versluis@ymcagta.org
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIST (PROGRAMS LEAD)
Amy Wolf
Environmental Sustainability Director, YMCA of the Rockies
awolf@ymcarockies.org
GLOBAL & INTERNATIONAL STRATEGIST
Tom Valentine
Vice President, Global Relations and Community Engagement, YMCA of the USA
tom.valentine@ymca.net
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Contact the YMCA Green Network team and we'll point you to the right toolkit section. sean.doles@austinymca.org
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