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Meet the team

Leadership: Our Board and Administrative Team

2025 - 2026 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.

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Jill Young

Executive Director

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Cyndi Bester Crane

Chair 

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Blaine Badiuk

Vice President

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Catherine Filgas

Treasurer

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Julie Lutz

Director

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Ally Keith

Director

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Taylor Bourret

Director

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Cindy Rendall

Director

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Shaye Paull

Director

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Renee Scotland

Director

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Echo Nowak

Director

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Cassandra Ostlund

Director 

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Christine King

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.