We are committed to eliminating financial barriers and providing everyone the opportunity to participate in YMCA programs and services. A YMCA financially assisted membership offers access to the same facilities, programs, and services at a reduced rate.
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Located in Mi’kma’ki, the YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth acknowledges and respects the unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people.
The YMCA leadership team supports all areas of the organization in serving our community. We provide quality programs and services that are reflective of the evolving communities we serve.
President & CEO
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p. (902) 222-1177
Chief Operating Officer
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p. (902) 222-7533
Chief Financial Officer
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p. (902) 423-4907 Ext. 225
Chief Development Officer
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p. (902) 456-0583
Director, People & Culture
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p. (902) 225-2790
Vice President, YMCA Atlantic Regional Development Centre (RDC)
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p. (902) 221-8974
General Manager, Child Engagement & Operations
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p. 902-223-0015
Interim Director of Communications
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p. (902) 399-5180
General Manager, Youth and Leadership Development
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p. 902-
General Manager, Asset & Development
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p. (902) 223-3986
General Manager Of YMCA Immigrant Services
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p. 902-457-6871
Vice President, Health, Fitness, and Aquatics
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p. 902-717-8060
Director, Donor Relations
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p. (902) 229-4311
Director, Employment Services Centre
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p. 902-461-2513 ext. 228
Director, Employment Services Centre
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p. 902-499-7560
As a leading charity, the YMCA is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. This group of community volunteers provides vision, strategic leadership and stewardship for the Association. The YMCA Board of Directors meets regularly with an Annual General Meeting held every spring. We are extremely grateful to every member, past or present, of the YMCA’s Board of Directors.
Chair
Stephen MacDonald is the President and Chief Executive Officer of EfficiencyOne, the not-for-profit operator of Canada’s first electricity efficiency utility, Efficiency Nova Scotia.
A Chartered Professional Accountant, Stephen is the CEO and a member of the Board of Directors of EfficiencyOne Services, and the Halifax Climate Investment, Innovation and Impact (HCi3) Fund. He is also a member of the Canada Electricity Advisory Council, an expert advisory body to provide advice to the Minister of Natural Resources to accelerate investment, and promote sustainable, affordable and reliable electricity systems. Stephen is a recipient of Canada’s Clean50 award and has twice been recognized as one of Atlantic Canada’s Top 50 CEOs; both acknowledging his industry-leading efforts promoting energy efficiency and reducing C02 emissions. The YMCA’s promise of building healthy communities by creating spaces and programs that help people belong aligns with Stephen’s vision of Nova Scotia becoming a more diverse and inclusive province.
Lora MacEachern is a Senior Government Executive and Lawyer, with extensive experience in leadership, law, human resources, public policy, advocacy
She holds a Bachelor of Law from Dalhousie University in Halifax and has been recognized for her exceptional merit and outstanding contributions to the legal community with a Queens Counsel appointment.
As former Associate Deputy Minister of the Department of Labour and Advanced Education, Lora brings an awareness of the important work the YMCA does with inclusive learning and employment programming.
With previous board experience, including the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia, Lora brings her legal, justice system and youth expertise, and a diverse network to the Y.
Jacob Woods is a Research Associate at the Nova Scotia Community College. Jacob is skilled in energy system analysis
Jacob collaboratively engages with students and faculty annually at NSCC’s open house and tech showcase to highlight the work done by Applied Research. He enjoys working with the diverse population of NSCC students and watching them face challenges head-on while pursuing new opportunities.
Originally from New Glasgow, participating in swim lessons and playing basketball at the YMCA was an important part of his childhood. Jacob is passionate about the community and is a strong supporter of equity and inclusion. As a person with a physical disability, his commitment to para-sports continues to inform the lived experience he brings to the YMCA’s initiatives of promoting the benefits of sports and physical activity for physical and mental health.
Dr. Krista Jangaard is the IWK Health Centre’s President & CEO. She first joined the IWK in 1996 in the division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine and
Krista completed her medical training at Dalhousie University and holds a Master’s of Health Administration. She was awarded the Glenn Moore Memorial Award and the Nova Scotia Association of Health Organizations Award for Academic Excellence.
Krista is an associate professor at Dalhousie University in the department of pediatrics and the department of obstetrics and gynecology. Krista brings her expertise to the board in support of YMCA health and wellness strategic initiatives with a focus in particular on children and youth.
Michelle Bussey is the CEO of the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (NSAA). Through NSAA, Michelle is working with industry, Government and communities to address the Michelle holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Mount Saint Vincent University, a Masters of Public Administration from Dalhousie University, and has professional certification as a Change Management Practitioner. Inspired by the YMCA’s values of removing barriers and increasing access to learning and services, Michelle is excited to bring forward her expertise and give back at the community level to those in need.
Sarah is a Partner at McInnes Cooper, specializing in Immigration & Employment law.
Sarah holds a Juris Doctor degree from the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University. She is a member of the Canadian Bar Association, and the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society and is the past Chair of the CBA-NS Citizenship and Immigration Section.
Sarah is actively engaged in her community; she offers pro bono legal services to individuals through the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia and was a partner in implementing the Halifax chapter of the Refugee Sponsorship Support Program. Sarah is currently a member of the NSCAD Board of Governors.
It is of particular interest to Sarah to contribute to the YMCA because of the critical role it plays within the immigrant community in Nova Scotia. She is passionate about increasing our immigrant population in our Province, and to dedicating resources to ensure proper settlement supports are in place for our immigrants.
Sian Wren is Vice President of Business Transformation at Emera. In this role, she led a large team of internal employees and external
Sian holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from St. Mary’s University and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration and Human Resources from Dalhousie University. She has held various managerial roles with Nova Scotia Power, Casino Nova Scotia and the Pepsi Bottling Group. She is a member at Human Resources Association of Nova Scotia and a former board member of Dress for Success Halifax.
Sian understands how much the Y values connection and looks forward to giving back to the community.
Gregory (Greg) D. Auld,
Jennifer Berry,
Lydia Bugden,
Wesley G. Campbell,
Peter M. Conrod,
Paul J. Dyer,
Peter Doig
Peter G. Fardy,
Lou Gannon,
Mary Ellen Gurnham,
R.F. (Bob) Healy,
Fred Honsberger,
Wilfred Jackson,
John W. Lindsay Jr.
Brian Jessop
Cliff Langin,
Carole McDougall,
James MacGowan,
Stuart MacLean,
R.A. (Rod) McCulloch,
Kirk D. McIntyre,
Don C. Mills,
Robert Richardson,
L. Robert (Robbie) Shaw,
George Waye,
Sarah Young
Audrey Manzer & Lou Gannon