Leadership 

Suzanne Medina

Executive Director

Buchanan YMCA and DIG/Equity

Suzanne has been with the Y since 2000. She is dedicated to the success of all youth and families by youth development and leadership efforts.

 

LaSaundra Owens

John Muir Community School Beacon Director

415.535.2466

Born and raised in the Bay Area, LaSaundra is a vibrant character whose passion is to enhance the lives of young people by bridging innovative and engaging youth development strategies with tangible educational outcomes.

Misa Nguyen

Chinese Immersion School Program Director

415.470.1678

Misa has dedicated her professional career to youth development. She is constantly inspired and renewed by the youth she serves. She has worked in several communities throughout the Bay Area and is very excited to be a part of the Buchanan Y team. 

Joshua Pisciotta

Site Coordinator ASP

I have been working with the YMCA of San Francisco since 2019. It is my goal to create a fun, safe and creative space for students to learn about themselves and the world around them. I believe that youth have the largest stake in creating a strong future and I am dedicated to helping them achieve their goals.

James Odom

Administrative Services Coordinator

jodom@ymcasf.org
James has worked for YSF for over 16 years and he’s excited about this position because of the new adventure it presents: the new co-workers, the new facility and the ability to expand his skills while continuing to support the YMCA community and staff. In his free time, he enjoys going to the theatre and jazz clubs as well as reading a good book.

James, being part of Admin Collab, is responsible for processing accounts payable for both the Buchanan and Urban Services branches while providing ongoing clerical support to the Buchanan branch.

Kiara Mendez

Associate Director

Kiara Mendez has been involved in the YMCA movement for over 9 years in various capacities including as a volunteer/intern, Clinical Case Manager, Program Coordinator and now Director. She earned her degree in Social worker, grew up speaking Spanish, and learning different art forms on her spare time. Kiara has also been committed to supporting YMCA staff through the Y's Latinx Employee Resource Group.

Board Members 

André Srinivasan

Board Co-Chair

Carrie Banks

Board Co-Chair

Jeff Briz

Board Member

Richard Yuen

Board Member

Rich Hashimoto

Board Member

Heather Madison

Board Member

Teryssa Pineda

Board Member