Today, we will hear from Kristin McEwen, the Chief Experience Officer for the YMCA of Metro Atlanta. Kristin shares her Y Story and how she became such a catalyst for positive change within the Y for more than three decades.
IN THIS EPISODE:
Kristin shares her Y story
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Kristins endless experience in early learning has made her an invaluable asset to the Y.
RESOURCE LINKS:
Early Learning Information - Website
BIOGRAPHY:
Kristin McEwen
As Chief Experience Officer for the YMCA of Metro Atlanta, Kristin leads day-to-day operations, strategic direction for membership, program initiatives for health and wellness and program services partnering with staff leadership, key volunteers and strategic partners to ensure mission advancement through positive community impact and experience.
Kristin has been a catalyst for positive change within the Y for more than three decades. Her career began at the Bainbridge Y as an Operations Director in 1989, never imagining this work would end up as her lifelong career and passion. Kristin's journey through the Y has allowed her to participate in the best cause-driven programs the Movement offers. During her 30+ years with the YMCA of Metro Atlanta, she has served in leadership positions in health and wellness at the J.M. Tull-Gwinnett Family Y, Operations at Robert D. Fowler Family Y and Executive Leadership at the Cowart and Sanders Family Y's. Kristin has also provided leadership to Health and Wellness, Membership and Aquatics for the association, increasing program impact, innovation and overall experience.
Kristin has established impactful strategic partnerships with community organizations, developing Winship at the Y Cancer Survivor program with Emory, Parkinson's Movement classes, Shepherd's Center head and injury program and CareSource and PeachState for the Y's across Georgia.
Kristin lives in Peachtree Corners with her husband, Scott, and they have two daughters, Lacey and Mallory, who grew up in the Y. She holds a Bachelor of Education from the University of Alabama. Kristin loves spending time with her family and friends, college football and being physically active.
