Senior Executive Director
Mick is committed to ensuring that the Embarcadero YMCA builds partnerships with the Waterfront and San Francisco community members, improving health and wellness and the quality of life for all San Franciscans.
Associate Executive Director
Dara has been with the YMCA for 16 years working at YMCAs in both Northern and Southern California, as well as, at the YMCA of the USA. She has spent years in both youth programming and operations impacting the community, building relationships, and providing support to all members, guests, and staff.
Associate Executive Director - Community Engagement
Betty has been with the Y since 2008. She is committed to programs that create lasting change and empowerment for SF’s diverse communities – particularly young people!
Senior Director of Membership, Marketing and Communications
Troy is a champion of the YMCA cause. With the Y since 2002, he oversees Membership, Marketing and Communications, ensuring a high quality experience for all members of our community.
Senior Director of Healthy Living
Susanna brings a wealth of health and nutrition knowledge to our team. Susanna leads multiple group exercise classes weekly, so please join her in our studios for a fun and challenging workout. She is motivated by those around her and enjoys helping others reach their goals, test their abilities, and find success. Susanna and her team create a positive environment where our community can learn, share, and grow together.
Director of Development
Laura Grace ("LG") is a California native making her return to the West Coast after a decade fundraising in Washington, DC. She looks to further the mission of the YMCA of San Francisco by embracing caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in every interaction.
Administrative Services Director
Cynthia comes from a background of connecting San Francisco families with local community resources. She joined the Y family in 2012 and currently leads the administrative and financial operations at the Buchanan branch.
Aquatics Director
Jimmy has a passion for health, wellness and sports. In his free time he enjoys going to concerts, playing sports and enjoying outdoor activities around the beautiful Bay Area.
Youth Chance High School Director
Celan is a licensed clinician social worker who began her career with the YMCA as a clinician with Urban Services. She was stationed at Youth Chance High School as the school's onsite mental health counselor for three years before moving into the role as Director of Youth Chance High School. Using a social justice lens, Celan is committed to creating a learning environment for young people that is equitable, responsible, and works to rehabilitate their relationship with learning.
Director at Bessie Carmichael Beacon
Alfredo “Fredo” Guardado, born and raised in San Francisco, has spent his professional career dedicated to enriching the communities he grew up in. Fredo joins us from the Urban Services YMCA where he spent last five years delivering high quality services to four of San Francisco’s public High Schools. He’s thrilled to take on the role of Bessie Carmichael/FEC Beacon Director and contribute to the larger SOMA community.
