The YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford is a partnership of staff and volunteers.
As a leading charity, the YMCA is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of individuals from across our communities. This group of community volunteers provides vision, strategic leadership and stewardship for the Association.
Officers of the Board of Directors: 2022 - 2023
Alyssa Lai, Chair
Associate Director, Communication & Marketing,
St. Mary's General Hospital Foundation
Paul Gibel, Vice Chair
Retired, Partner
Grant Thornton
Karmel Sakran, Past Chair
Managing Lawyer,
Green Germann Sakran (GGS Law)
Directors of the Board: 2022 - 2023
Craig Fraser
Lawyer, and former Crown Council
Ministry of Attorney General
Dr. Danielle Law
Program Coordinator, Youth & Children's Studies and Associate Professor, Psychology
Wilfred Laurier University
Grace Mater
Retired, General Manager
City of Hamilton
Michelle Nelles
Director, Digital Advisor Experience
Sun Life
Yohana Otite
Officer, Human Rights and Equity
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board
Scott Rasmussen
Vice President, Leasing and Business Development
McMaster Innovation Park
Dr. Nicole Wagner
Faculty Member, DeGroote School of Business
McMaster University
Alyssa Lai
Alyssa Lai, Chair
Associate Director, Communication & Marketing
St. Mary's General Hospital Foundation
