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Staff Spotlight: Penny ZuberAs we honor and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage this month, I have been reflecting on my journey as a teenager from the Philippines to Jacksonville, where I now serve as the First Coast YMCA’s Chief Operating Officer and CFO. I remember the sadness of leaving my country,...
A Cultural Journey to South Korea and the PhilippinesI am a proud member of the YMCA Asian Pacific Islander Leadership Network (APILN) International Leadership Institute (ILI). The APILN selected 7 YMCA leaders from across the United States, all of whom are ofAsian-Pacific Islander descent, to join in a year-long commitment as members of the 2022-2023 ILI cohort.  The...
Member Spotlight: Meet Stephanie & SiriusBy Stephanie In April 2020, I moved to Nassau County with my son Sirius in hopes of a brighter and better future.  I had concerns about finding childcare where Sirius would fit in, but most importantly, somewhere safe, welcoming and affordable.  My neighbor and staff at Sirius’ elementary school suggested...
Member Spotlight: Shantel DavisThe YMCA Saved Our Lives By: Shantel Davis, First Coast YMCA Member and Board Member, Metropolitan Board of Directors Could you jump into a pool to save someone’s life? In the deep end? What if it was your child? That’s a scary thought, but it’s a nightmare I lived through...
Member Spotlight: Richard RobinsonPersonal Training Through Life’s Ups and Downs As an avid athlete participating in half marathons and endurance bike riding, Richard Robinson has always led an active lifestyle. Looking for a place to maintain his fitness, he and his wife joined the First Coast YMCA. Richard would come to the Y...



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