Marissa Cowan
Vice President of Child & Youth Development
(415) 452-7576
Marissa grew up in the Y, has been a part of the Y family for more than two decades and part of the YMCA of San Francisco since 2016.
Leadership
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.
Maysha Bell
Executive Director of Out of School Time, Achievement Gap, and Curriculum
(415) 822-7729
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.
Elizabeth Capistrano
Director of Camp and Out of School Time
(415) 501-0855
Born and raised in San Francisco, Liz has supported different Mission YMCA programs including camps and after-school programs. She loves supporting her community and being a change maker!
Lydia Villalobos
Marketing & Communications Director for Youth Development
(415) 452-7561
Lydia has been part of the YMCA of San Francisco since 2012. She loves to see the impact the Y has made and continues to make in the community.
Lariece Williams
Administrative Manager
(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
Principal Client Solution Engineer
Salesforce
Gabriel Medina
Policy Manager
Mission Economic Development Agency
Michael Mohaghegh
Financial Advisor
Wells Fargo Advisors
Sarah Brayton
Senior Consultant