Amanda Pile Chism is the CEO/President of the Kentucky YMCA Youth Association. She grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, and graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Arts 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, she has served as a coordinator for the Kentucky Alliance of YMCAs, managed data systems for the Y5210 health education program, and served as Partnerships Director, where she spearheaded multiple community relationships. While serving as the Senior Program Director for the Association, Amanda led program design and execution, overseeing more than a dozen statewide conferences each year that served upwards of 8,000 young people. She has helped launch and design programs at the city, state, and national levels, including Metro Youth Advocates and the Y’s National Youth Advocate Program.

For five years, Amanda served as the Chief Operating Officer, where she developed staff retention strategies and guided the Association’s budget and financials through the challenges of the pandemic.

Now, in her role as CEO/President, Amanda is leading the organization with a vision grounded in the Kentucky YMCA’s strategic plan. Her focus includes ensuring Kentuckians are aware of the Y’s impact and that every teen has the opportunity to have their life changed through KY YMCA programming. She is committed to strengthening the organization’s legacy so it remains strong for generations to come.