Our Leadership
Our leaders are at the forefront of the YMCA of Silicon Valley delivering on its mission. They foster an environment of inclusiveness within our organization and throughout the community through our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Here are the men and women who are leading the Northwest YMCA into the future:
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Elaine Glissmeyer
Executive Director
Elaine Glissmeyer is Executive Director of Northwest YMCA. She began her YMCA career as a lifeguard at the Stonestown Family YMCA in San Francisco. After serving in a variety of positions, including Active Older Adults Director and Health and Fitness Director, she was named Associate Executive. She relocated to San Diego as Associate Executive of Development at the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA in Encinitas. In 2005 she returned to the Bay Area in her current role. |
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David DeSagun
Senior Program Director, Child Care
David DeSagun is Sr. Program Director of Child Care for Northwest YMCA. He has worked for the YMCA since 1992 and currently serves on the Sunnyvale Child Care Staff Advisory Committee. |
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Stephanie Hannah
Director of Communications
Stephanie Hannah is Director of Communications for Northwest YMCA. She began her career working at the Welcome Center at El Camino YMCA in 2000 and transferred to Northwest YMCA as Administrative Manager in 2005. Since that time, she has pursued a passion for marketing, information technology and campaigning, which led her to her current role. |
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Janice Prior
Administrative Director
Janice Prior is Administrative Director for Northwest YMCA. She began her YMCA career in 1990 and has held several administrative and operational positions at a number of branches. As a teenager, Janice actively participated in many YMCA programs, including Youth and Government, volleyball and camp. She also volunteered during the weekends. |
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