Our Team

  • Amy Bennett

    Executive Director

    Amy Bennett has a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a Masters of Nonprofit Organizations. Prior to joining the YWCA, Amy was the Executive Director of Heartland CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates).

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  • Kristine VanHoosen

    Director of Early Care and Education

    Kristine comes to us with over 15 yrs of experience in the early childhood field & brings a strong commitment to quality care. She has experience in running her own in-home daycare to being a teacher & administrator at St. Paul's Cornerstone ELC.

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  • Darcy Harders

    Executive Assistant

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  • Cassandra Wardyn

    Marketing & Development Coordinator

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  • Tiffany Karre

    Programs Specialist

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  • Laura Gamboaurrego

    Community Organizer

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  • Katy Robins

    Head Childcare Teacher

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  • Lucero Lozano

    Head Childcare Teacher

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Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is a diverse group of women leaders using their passion, insights, and connections in the community, to create real impact for YWCA of Grand Island.

Executive Board

Kelli Mayhew/Chair
April Empfield/Vice Chair
Andrea Jones/ Treasurer
Christine Haba/ Secretary

Board

Yetzira Calvillo
Amber Alvidrez
Barb Beck
Tasha Birch
Sarah Griess
Joana Reyes
Natalie Chavez
Constantina Boesen