2024-2025 Board of Directors
YWCA Lethbridge & District is led by a volunteer Board of Directors that works toward meeting the obligations of the work of the agency. Elected by the voting members of YWCA Lethbridge & District to serve a three-year term, the Board of Directors determines the mission, vision, values and ends of the Association.
The Board focuses on strategic leadership and is responsible for the organization’s highest level of decision making and legal authority.

Emily Tilleman-Gatz
Board President

Blaine Badiuk
Vice President

Catherine Filgas
Treasurer

Cyndi Bester Crane
Director

Ally Keith
Director

Renee Scotland
Director

Lisa Togher
Director

Taylor Bourret
Director

Echo Nowak
Director

Kimberly Manning
Director

Cindy Rendall
Director

Julie Lutz
Director

Shaye Paull
Director

YWCA Administrative Team
The day-to-day operations of YWCA Lethbridge & District are overseen by our Executive Leadership & Administrative Team. This team is responsible for implementing the organization’s strategic plan, engaging with members of our community, and supporting the overall vision and direction provided by the Board of Directors.

Jill Young
Chief Executive Officer

Tamara First Charger
Human Resources Coordinator

Sharon Adesina
Director of Finance

Lorien Johansen
Events, Marketing & Communications
External Relations

Lena Neufeld
Building & Facilities Manager

604 8th Street South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 2K1
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