05/27/2026
We are excited to welcome Ericia Moore as the First Female President & CEO of the YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo!
The YMCA continues to make a tremendous impact on the Northside through its two locations serving our youth and families:
โข Lincoln YMCA located inside Lincoln International Studies School at 912 N. Burdick St.
โข Northside Early Learning Center located at 313 E. Frank St.
We are grateful for this partnership and look forward to continuing the work together to support and uplift our community. Congratulations again, Ericia, and welcome to Kalamazoo!
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๐ญ๐ฒ๐ฌ-๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ-๐ข๐น๐ฑ ๐๐๐๐ผ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ก๐ฎ๐บ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐๐ ๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ฎ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฒ๐ณ ๐๐
๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ข๐ณ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฟ
KALAMAZOO, MI โ May 26, 2026 โ The YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo Board of Directors has named Ericia Moore as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective mid-July 2026. With this appointment, Ericia becomes the first woman to lead the Association as CEO in its 160-year history.
Mooreโs appointment comes after a comprehensive six-month executive search through the guidance of Y-USA. In her new role, she will lead the organization through its next phase of community impact and regional growth.
A primary focus of Moore's leadership will be driving the YMCAโs strategic "1 in 1 by 31" expansion plan. This ambitious initiative aims to bring a YMCA program within one mile of every resident in its service area by 2031.
Moore will succeed Interim CEOs Jim Migliaccio who will be retiring May 31,2026, and Rhonda Ludwig, who will be in place until Mooreโs arrival.
โWe conducted a comprehensive nationwide search, and Ericia stood out at every stage. Her energy, clear vision, and deep commitment to fostering inclusive environments are exactly what the YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo needs at this pivotal moment. Ericia has a proven track record of strategic leadership and innovative partnerships that align perfectly with our mission, and the Board is entirely confident that she is the leader who will guide us into a dynamic next chapter.โโ Scott Nykaza, Board Chairman
โBecoming the CEO of the Greater Kalamazoo YMCA is deeply personal for meโa true full-circle moment. As a servant leader, Iโve dedicated my career to creating the kind of access and opportunity that can change a life, especially in communities that need it most. I learned to swim, grew through sports like basketball, and discovered the power of belonging through the Y. Iโm honored to lead an organization that serves as a cornerstone of communityโbringing people together, strengthening families, and opening doors so every individual can thrive.โ โ Ericia Moore
Ericia comes to the Y with over 15 years of experience in the non-profit world, currently serving at YMCA of Floridaโs First Coast where she has spent the past six years as the VP of Operations and Social Responsibility. During her tenure, Ericia grew membership retention by 6% year over year, secured vital afterschool programming and summer camp partnerships, and successfully spearheaded an annual campaign that drastically increased philanthropic investment within an underserved community. Ericia holds a bachelorโs degree in Sports Management from the University of North Florida.
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The Y is one of the nationโs leading nonprofits, strengthening communities through Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Yโs engage 22 million men, women and children โ regardless of age, income or background โ to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nationโs health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise but to deliver lasting personal and social change.
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Celebrating its 160th anniversary, the YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo strengthens the community across two main branches and extensive regional outreach, serving more than 30,000 members. The association provides critical youth and early learning initiatives in underserved neighborhoods, and partners deeply with Kalamazoo Public Schools and Portage Public Schools to deliver robust out-of-school programming. Because the Y is committed to being accessible to everyone, one in five members receives financial assistanceโensuring that all families, regardless of background, have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.
