WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY CAMPUS YMCA
At Campus Y, we develop student leaders who transform their passion into meaningful community engagement. We offer a variety of personal and professional development workshops to our students, as well as plenty of fun, community-centered bonding opportunities!
Laura Lytle
Executive Director
laura.lytle@gwrymca.org
Amber Thomas
Director of Program Administration
amber.thomas@gwrymca.org
Sydney Barnason
Director of Specialty and Outreach Programs
sydney.barnason@gwrymca.org
Matt Thompson
District Vice President
matt.thompson@gwrymca.org
Kate Choi
Student Director
director.campusy@gwrymca.org
The student director is the "Face of the Campus Y" and serves as the liaison between Campus Y, other student groups, and the university. The Student Director also supports programs that are struggling or challenged. The Student Director leads the exec team in their weekly meetings and runs the Student Board, comprised of the Program Chairs.
Reach out to the Student Director with questions and ideas for new programs! Or questions about Casual Conversations.
Fareeha Siddique
Finance Director
finance.campusy@gwrymca.org
The finance director is responsible for overseeing the financial resources at the Y provided through SU funding. The finance director manages program supply purchases, and supports Program Leaders in acquiring transportation.
Reach out to the Finance Director for questions and guidance on transportation and purchasing logistics.
Julia Gamache
Philanthropy Director
giving.campusy@gwrymca.org
The philanthropy director is responsible for all Campus Y fundraising. The philanthropy director works with Program Leaders to provide several fundraisers throughout the school year, and works with Staff, PLs, and volunteers to raise funds for the Campus Y's Annual Campaign.
Reach out to the Philanthropy Director with ideas and questions about Campus Y Fundraising.
Änneliese Siedman
Membership Director
members.campusy@gwrymca.org
The membership director is responsible for creating community and connecting within the Campus Y. They provide PLs and volunteers with opportunities to bond. The membership director is also responsible for major communication to PLs and volunteers through the "Weekl-Y" - Campus Y's newsletter.
Reach out to the Membership Director with stories and photos of programming, and share ideas and questions about upcoming bonding events.
Alex Zhang
Outreach Director
outreach.campusy@gwrymca.org
The outreach director is responsible for introducing students to the Campus Y, supporting PLs in volunteer recruitment, and working with the Membership and Student Director to create and foster relationships with other student groups.
Reach out to the Outreach Director with questions about partnering with other student groups or support with volunteer recruitment and retention.
Ayana Alston
Leadership Director
leadership.campusy@gwrymca.org
The leadership director is responsible for providing PLs with exceptional professional development opportunities throughout the year by planning, with all of the exec team's help, the General Body Meetings (GBMs) and Retreats.
Reach out to the Leadership Director with any ideas or questions about upcoming GBMs, and share resources and contact information for leadership development opportunities and trainings.
Since 1911, the Washington University Campus Y has been creating civic leaders of consequence through programs that engage students in community involvement and social justice. As a branch of the Gateway Region YMCA, our Student Members are a part of the global YMCA movement to build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
The Executive Council serves as the primary programming and policy-making body for the Campus Y. Other leadership responsibilities are carried out by the Program Leaders and Program Chairs. Program Chairs recruit and manage Program Leaders. Program Leaders recruit and manage volunteers for the programs offered each academic year.
Campus Y Student Members are volunteers from all classes and all areas of study at Washington University. They represent some of the most caring and committed leaders across a broad spectrum of interests among our student body. Each member enjoys the satisfaction of seeing the impact of their program, as well as the experience of making significant advances in their own development as a leader.
Support the Campus Y
Our Annual Campaign provides financial assistance and subsidies to ensure all who wish to participate can, regardless of their financial situation. Growing our Annual Campaign will ensure that we scale and expand our programs into our most vulnerable communities. To ensure we are deepening our impact, we will innovate our programming to meet community needs.