The Alliance of Massachusetts YMCAs

Our Purpose is to serve with our member YMCAs and their communities to create a healthy and socially-responsible environment which enriches the lives of all people and future generations.

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Advocacy for
Public Policy

Provides support for YMCAs and communities by advocating to government entities

 
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Promote Child
Protection

Works with YMCAs to help all children
and youth to thrive in safe environments

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Collaborative
Programming

Creates shared opportunities for YMCAs to serve their communities across the Commonwealth

 
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Workforce
Enrichment

Provides developmental support
and education to YMCA employees

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Operational
Support

Provides crucial resources and connections for YMCAs to operate effectively

 
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Early Education &
After School Care

Serves as the collaborative voice of the largest early education and after school care provider in Massachusetts

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Funding
Opportunities

Assists YMCAs in accessing regional
and/or statewide funding prospects

 
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Wellness
Support

Provides YMCA chronic disease programs with access to funding and technical assistance

The Team

  • Kate-Marie Roycroft

    CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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  • Jessica Rumlow

    CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

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  • Caitlyn Sweeney

    SENIOR DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

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  • Jessica Borges

    OPERATIONS MANAGER

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  • Nisha Noor

    ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF POLICY & PROGRAMS

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  • Jenelle Balstra

    LEARNING AND TRAINING MANAGER

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Join us for the 2026 YMCA State Advocacy Day!

Join us for the 2026 YMCA State Advocacy Day!

We’re excited to invite you to the 2026 YMCA State Advocacy Day, taking place on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the Massachusetts State House. This year is especially meaningful as YMCAs across the country celebrate a historic milestone. In honor of this moment, the theme of this year’s Advocacy Day is “175 Years of Serving the Commonwealth.”

We’re introducing a new registration platform to make the process easier and more streamlined. Please visit the registration website, https://maymca.quorum.us/, sign up to be an advocate, and then click on the 2026 State Advocacy Day tab to complete the registration form. On the same site, you’ll also find helpful resources to prepare you for your legislative meetings. Please note that you will need to sign up (the green button) before completing the registration form. 

We can’t wait to see you on February 12!




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