Peer communities are networks within YPN that are designed for staff to share knowledge, learn from each other, and foster innovation. Here are some ways the peer communities will add value to the work you do:

  • Strong relationships and personal support
  • Subject matter help and expertise
  • Collaborative problem solving
  • Motivation and inspiration
  • Thought leadership
  • Collective action

New peer communities can form at any time, depending the number of people within a local chapter who are interested in participating in a particular community and the willingness of someone to lead it.

Connect & Share on Link

 

Peer communities are supported by Link, the new technology platform that includes robust social functionality to facilitate virtual connections and multidirectional knowledge sharing.

Join a Community

 

Want to declare your interest in joining a peer community within your local YPN chapter? Just select your area(s) of interest in your Link profile.

Leadership Opportunities

 

Anyone can serve as a peer community leader. To express interest in leading one of YPN Chapter 25's peer communities, email Chrissy Fandel.

 


YPN Chapter 25 Peer Communities

Aquatics

 

Led by
Christina Weiss
YMCA of South Hampton Roads

Child Care

 

Led by
Kambria Petro
YMCA of Virginia's Peninsulas 

Health & Wellness

 

Led by
Faithea Foster 
YMCA of Greater Richmond

Membership

 

Led by
Jenna Granger
YMCA of Virginia's Blue Ridge

Teens

 

Led by
Atarah Sheba Young
YMCA of Virginia's Peninsulas 

Development/Executive Directors

 

Led by
Molly Thompson & Todd Heinecke 
YMCA of South Hampton Roads

Marketing

 

Led by
Brittany Smith & Kristen Howard
YMCA of Virginia's Peninsulas 

Sports

 

Led by
Caitlin Wampler
YMCA of Greater Richmond 

Leadership Development

Led by
Liz Hansbury & Heather Solomon 
YMCA of Greater Richmond & YMCA of Virigina's Peninsulas  

Operations

Led by
Molly Thompson
YMCA of South Hampton Roads
 

Finance

 

Led by
Curt Waskey
YMCA of Virginia's Blue Ridge 

Facilities & Property

 

Led by
Daniel Kirchner
YMCA of Virginia's Blue Ridge