Marissa Cowan
Associate Vice President of Child & Youth Development
(415) 452-7576
Marissa grew up in the Y and has been a part of the Y family for 20 years. Marissa has been part of the YMCA of San Francisco for the last five years.
Leadership
Kristen Dambrowski
Executive DIrector
Kristen, MNA, has designed and managed Youth Development & Healthy Living programs at the Y for more than 20 years. She enjoys building meaningful relationships with volunteers and community partners to create positive changes in the lives of others.
Christy Wagnon
Senior Director of Community Programs
(415) 452-7578
Christy has worked for the YMCA since 2005. She believes in giving every youth the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Katia Alvarez
Child Development Director
(415) 452-7566
Katia Alvarez has a B.A. in Child and Adolescent Development. She strives to provide children opportunities to learn in a safe and welcoming environment.
Becky Chen
Administrative Services Director
(415) 452-7574
Becky started her Y journey working directly with youth in after school programs, summer day camp, and community programs. She has been a part of the YMCA of San Francisco since 2013, and joined the Mission YMCA in 2015.
Karla Diaz
Director of Family Engagement
(415) 948-6217
Karla has spent her adult professional career working with youth and families. She is passionate about linking families to resources which will empower them to be advocates for themselves and their children. She believes that all families deserve and have the right to thrive.
Shakil Karim
After School Program Director at Sunnyside Elementary School
(415) 240-8397
Kaitlyn Nelson
Director of Youth Development II
Kaitlyn believes that education and community programs are vital tools to increase public health and quality of life in every neighborhood.
Lydia Villalobos
Marketing, Communications, and Membership Director
(415) 452-7561
Lydia has been part of the Mission Y family since 2012. She loves to see the impact the Y has made and continues to make in the community.
Wilnatta Wardsworth
Youth Program Director
(415) 200-5006
Wilnatta is passionate about supporting youth, families, communities, and ensuring every young person has the resources and support they need to thrive. Working within the Mission community Wilnatta is hoping to bring new experiences and opportunity to its young people and is committed to creating great programs for youth during out-of-school time!
Lariece Williams
Youth and Family Program Director
(415) 452-7560
Lariece has been an integral part of the Mission YMCA family since 2000 and has been a valuable asset in our licensed after school and summer programming. Lariece leads the Mission Y’s outdoor education and camp program initiatives.
Board Members
Carlotta Mills
Chair
Kathleen Bolts
TIDES
Christopher Corgas
Project Manager
City & County of San Francisco
Eric Chan
Senior Systems Engineer
Dell
Gabriel Medina
Policy Manager
Mission Economic Development Agency
Michael Mohaghegh
Financial Advisor
Wells Fargo Advisors
Sarah Brayton
Senior Consultant