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The YWCA is proud to be the oldest and largest women’s movement, providing services for women and their families in our community.
Our local programs and services have furthered the YWCA vision of peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all people since 1903. Over the past 121 years, programs have evolved and included emergency shelter for victims of abuse, economic empowerment education, self sufficiency programming, dating violence and bullying prevention outreach in local schools, sexual assault survivor services, a gender specific substance use program and much more.
In addition to crisis, equity, and empowerment services, the YWCA is a powerful voice for women and children at the local, state, and national levels, advocating for policies that ensure all people are treated with fairness, dignity, and respect and have the opportunity to live their best lives.
Senior Leadership
Susan Tybon, President & CEO
Amanda Ceravolo, Vice President of Development & Communications
Autumn McCully, Vice President of Empowerment Services
Kelly Sanford, Vice President of Grants Administration
Karen Shivers, Vice President of Programs & Services
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors is a diverse group of leaders using their passion, insights, and connections in the community, to create real impact for women and children.
Pam Plouhar
Board Chair, Retired, Executive, Johnson and Johnson Medical Devices
Martha Ayres
Director - Business Process Management, Robert Bosch LLC
Kirstin Baum
Interior Designer, RID
Kathy Brickley
Attorney
Ivy Butler
President, New Vision Christian Academy
Yolanda Conner
Owner and Operator, Y’s Shuttle Service
Claude Donati
Co-Founder, Managing Member, Nexus RV
Bill Doyle
Director of Regional Development, University of Notre Dame
Amy Duthie
Retired, RV Industry
Gregg Fore
Retired, RV Industry Executive
Dominick Fultz
Warehouse Manager, Lippert Components
Laurie Holst
Upmarket District Manager, ADP
Kasi Hornback
Golf Professional, Blackthorn Stonehenge Golf Club
Tom Lee
Retired Human Resources Executive
Muffet McGraw
Honorary Board Member
Cilissa Mellott
Partner, Northwest Interiors
Brenda Phillips
Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, IU South Bend, Retired
Meghan Sink
Associate Attorney, Yoder, Ainlay, Ulmer & Buckingham LLP
Mary Radde
HR Business Partner, Beacon Health System