Our hosts today are joined by Y leaders Kim Nelson and Drew Hullinger, they are sharing how they first became involved with the Y camps that are transforming today’s youth into tomorrow’s leaders.
IN THIS EPISODE:
Kim and Drew share their Y stories
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BIOGRAPHIES:
Kim Nelson is the Senior Vice President of Program Development for the Y. She began her YMCA career in 2000 at the Ed Isakson-Alpharetta Family Y as the children's services director. She was later promoted to many different roles in afterschool, day camp and teen programs. In 2007, Kim took on the role of Associate Executive Director at the Alpharetta Y and became Executive Director of the JM Tull-Gwinnett Family Y in 2012. She was promoted to Group Vice President until her role today as SVP of Program Development. Kim is active in many community organizations like the Rotary Club, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta – Gwinnett Advisory Board, and the GSAN Committee. Kim is a graduate of the 2016 Leadership Gwinnett Class. She and her husband have been married for more than 20 years, and they have three boys, ages 17, 15 and 12, who have grown up in the YMCA.
Drew Hullinger is the Vice President of Residential and Outdoor Programs for the Y. Drew’s passion for serving youth propelled him into his current Y career of 24 years. As a seasonal camp counselor at the Y’s Camp High Harbour during his college years, Drew realized his mission to invest in the next generation of young leaders. Throughout his career, Drew has served in various roles at five resident camps and has led service trips for teenagers to Alaska, Costa Rica, Prague, and South Africa. As Executive Director, Drew built a board team from zero participants to 26 active members. Currently oversees the Y’s two resident camp locations and provides strategic thought partnerships to Y branches with outdoor spaces.
