Monalisa Tolbert has dedicated her career in service to youth and families. She previously worked at the Harlem Children’s Zone for more than 20 years, where, she designed
Kierstin is the Y’s Managing Director of Youth and Recreation, responsible for oversight and leadership of internal programs including Be Me, inclusion, enrichment, literacy, and sports.
As the Director of Elementary Afterschool Programs, Emma runs the Be Me Afterschool Program where she plans and creates enrichment programming and value-based learning for
Lauren Madden is very excited to join the Y as an inclusion coordinator and director of Sunday Funday! She grew up in the San Francisco
Ari comes to the Y with more than 10 years of experience in education, working with individuals of all ages and abilities, and a master’s
Melissa joined the Y in 2021 as the director of COMPASS High and Teen Programs. She oversees the COMPASS High after-school program at Columbia Secondary
Naama Amiel is the Jewish Agency for Israel’s shlichah, emissary, at both the YM&YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood and the Riverdale Y. When Naama
Diandria Hernandez, Dee for short, is a native New Yorker, wife, and mom of two. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Forensic Psychology and a
Joseph Sannella graduated in 2007 from Fordham University with a BA in Anthropology. He is a certified Human Resource Manager.
Juan Mena grew up in Washington Heights, where he attended Park West High School. In the past, Juan worked at a Golf Country Club and
Phoenix Madera currently is the Y @ CSS SONYC Afterschool Program Director. His previous position at the Y was Director of Summer Youth Employment Program
Cyndi has been working at the Y as the lead Jewish Educator since 1999. She works with all age groups from the youngest to seniors,
Roxanne has over 13 years of Camp and Youth work experience. She began as a Counselor in Training (C.I.T) and since has held many positions
Rabbi Ari Perten is excited to join the team at the YM&YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood as the founding director of the Norman E.
Rodger, a certified personal trainer (NCSF), along with the Y’s fitness team offer you professional guidance and help you get the results you want, from
Laura has been the Assistant Director of the Early Childhood department for a total of four years. Her educational background includes a master’s degree in
Susan has been at the Y for the last thirteen years and has overseen the growth of our program for two, three, and four year
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YM&YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood
54 Nagle Avenue
New York City, NY 10040
Tel: 212-569-6200
Fax: 212-567-5915
