Board of Directors

Meet the Board

This group of of dedicated volunteers come from diverse backgrounds and each have a different ‘Y Story’ to tell. Together, they represent our growing community and advise the strategic direction of the YMCA of Lethbridge.

With a shared passion for our community, and a deep understanding of the needs of our region, these board members bring leadership, vision, and accountability to every facet of YMCA of Lethbridge governance. 

Board of Directors

Effective March 30, 2025

Ashley Matthews
Board Chairperson

Matthew Salmon
Board Vice Chairperson

Florene Ypma
Treasurer

Abi Iskander

Andre Edwards

Chris Lastiwka

Dominika Wojcik

Emmerson Reyes

Jessica McAlpine

Maggie Gibb

Melissa VanderHeide

Rachel Reurink

Shawna Goodstriker

Stephen Mogdan

Jennifer Petracek-Kolb

Chief Executive Officer

For information on joining the board, please email Jennifer Petracek-Kolb, our CEO.

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Disclosure of Payments to Board Directors

From time to time, YMCA of Lethbridge purchases goods and/or professional services from board members or companies in which a board member is an owner, partner, or senior manager. These transactions are in the normal course of operations and are measured at the exchange amount, which is the amount of consideration established and agreed to by the related parties and, which, in management’s opinion, is comparable to the amounts that would have been paid to non-related parties. These transactions are subject to a regular review process.
In 2024, these transactions amounted to $10,670.06 and represented professional fees paid to Stringam LLP.