With a career spanning back to 1992, Aly (Flagel) Goldberg has managed strategic projects, marketing efforts, and events in technology, finance, and nonprofit sectors. Her work has taken her to various destinations around the world, including Europe, the Middle East, and over 35 U.S. states. Highlights of her career include enabling a tech consulting firm […]
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Danielle is a Louisville native. She is a former Student Y member and long time volunteer. She was born and raised in Louisville, Ky, where she graduated from Atherton High School in 2016 and from the University of Louisville with a BA in Studio Art in 2020. She has worked at the Louisville Zoo since
Becca was born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky. She is a proud University of Kentucky Wildcat, graduating in 2021 with her BA in Art Education. Shortly after graduation, she accepted a position at an all-girls school in New Orleans, Louisiana. During her time in New Orleans, she completed her MBA at Louisiana State University at
Nicole Hankins serves as Program Coordinator for the Kentucky YMCA Youth Association. Nicole’s hometown is Bristol, Virginia and her alma mater is Radford University (Radford, Virginia). She recently received her BS degree in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism with a concentration in Tourism and Special Events. Nicole has enjoyed gaining experience through her work with various
Nick was an enthusiastic Y-kid throughout middle and high school and is thrilled to come back to the commonwealth as Director of Program Outreach (East Region). Nick is usually seen with his trusty service dog Nutmeg, known far and wide as the world’s #1 squirrel chaser. His undergrad background was centered around psychology and cultural
Vontella or as she’s better known as V is a native of Lexington. An avid tennis player and reader she can be found trying new restaurants around Lexington with Kindle in hand. Though Lexington is her hometown, she left to attend undergraduate studies at the University of Alabama. During her summers in college she worked
Haven is a Louisville native and a former KUNA kid. He started his collegiate career at Morehouse College before transferring to the University of Louisville where he majored in Sociology. Haven believes that the key to success is to find innovative solutions to complex problems. This philosophy has led Haven to become an active member in
Abbey serves as Director of Partnerships & Development at the Kentucky YMCA Youth Association. She grew up in Louisville, KY and graduated from IU Southeast with a bachelor in Communications. Abbey has spent the past 6 years working in various roles in the nonprofit sector gaining experience in event fundraising, grant writing, peer to peer
Jim is a Louisvillian, born and raised. He graduated from Atherton High School and went on to get history degrees from the University of Louisville and University of Kentucky and a masters in teaching from Spalding University. He worked as a classroom teacher for JCPS for 15 years, teaching history, government and politics, and geography
Rianna Ayala, serving as the Director of Civic Engagement, works to ensure that the Kentucky Youth Assembly (KYA) and the Kentucky United Nations Assembly (KUNA) serve our students to the best of our ability and promotes civic engagement, advocacy, and connectedness. Rianna believes that young people hold the power, passion, and drive to positively impact
Ricki Brooke was born and raised in Berea, Kentucky and now resides in Richmond, Kentucky. She graduated from Madison Southern High School in 2008 where she was involved in many leadership and service groups. Ricki Brooke graduated from Eastern Kentucky University in 2012 with a BA in Cultural Anthropology and a minor in History, then
Starla serves as Office Manager at the Kentucky YMCA Youth Association. She grew up in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky and graduated from Campbellsville University with a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication. Over the last few years, Starla has served in a variety of roles with the KY YMCA from assisting with the Annual Campaign, to
Dustin Brondyke is the CRM & Data Administrator for the Kentucky YMCA Youth Association. He grew up in Michigan before moving to Owensboro, Kentucky in 2018. He now lives with his wife, Kim, and awesome dog, Rusty, in Versailles, Kentucky. Prior to taking this position, Dustin has had experience working; in childcare, as a substitute
Josh is a social entrepreneur who was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. He has expertise in organizational management, data-driven strategic planning, and business development. From running small start-up companies to working in Congress, he has spent his career creating policies and programs that foster a more equitable world and empower all members of a
Amanda Pile Chism is the President for the Kentucky YMCA Youth Association. She grew up in Louisville, Kentucky and graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Spanish. A graduate of the Y’s programs, she was hired as a Fellow after volunteering with the Y-Corps program. Since that time