YMCA Announces New Members to Board of Directors

Minneapolis, MN – The YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities, a leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, recently elected at its annual meeting six new members to its board of directors.

The newly elected members serving a three-year term as board directors for the class of 2023 include:

• Siyad Abdullahili, Founder & CEO, Pro-Health Care, Inc.

• Wendy Dayton, Community Volunteer

• Bill Guidera, Head of US State Policy, Netflix

• Shelley Kendrick, President & CEO, Ecumen

• Bruno Lavandier, Senior Vice President, Ecolab

• Dick Zehring, Real Estate & Development, Retired, Former Greater St. Paul YMCA Board Chair

In addition, community board representatives were appointed to serve a one-year term to the General Board and include:

• Amit Patel, Founder & CEO, Vios Medical, St. Paul Eastside YMCA Community Board – New Board Member

• Jennifer Gale, River Heights Chamber of Commerce, West St. Paul YMCA Community Board

• Bjorn Gunnerud, Community Leader, CycleHealth Community Board

• Clarence Jones, Community Engagement Consultant, Cora McCorvey YMCA Community Board

• Robert Thompson, Mairs & Powers, St. Paul Downtown YMCA Community Board

"The appointment of these board members represents the best and brightest leaders in our community to help guide the YMCA to better serve the youth, adults, families and seniors in the greater Twin Cities metro region, southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin so all can thrive,” said Glen Gunderson, president and CEO of the YMCA. “Their knowledge, skills and expertise along with their commitment to our community will be invaluable to the Y as we implement our strategic plan to eliminate disparities and eradicate unjust systems as we serve all.”