Volunteers play a crucial role in making magic happen here at the Harold Mezile North Community YMCA Youth & Teen Enrichment Center. Our volunteer-based Community Board brings together diverse talents from numerous industries across the Twin Cities.
Learn a little more below about each member’s motivations for investing his/her time and talents.
Donzell Dixson - Board Development Committee Chair

Dixson Dynamics
“I could not be in the position I am today without community. It is my responsibility to give back and provide opportunities to those who this may not be afforded to. My desire is to make the path smoother for the next generation.”
Phillip Morris, Board Chair

HelpSystems
“It is important for me to support those working to make Minneapolis the best possible place for all. I believe it is hard to find an organization having a more meaningful impact than the staff and team at the North Community YMCA.”
Jennifer Olstad, Committee Chair - Financial Development

BRIX Real Estate
“It’s important to me to give back to the community that has given so much to me. I have seen the impact that positive role models and organizations can have on young people. I want to do my part to help our youth move forward in a positive direction.”
Thomas Toley - Committee chair for Community Relations

Self Employed
Eric Alexander

Sterilmed
“I want to share my skills and experiences to help improve the lives of youth by providing strategic and hands-on support.”
Khary Campbell

General Mills
“I firmly believe that having a wealth of knowledge without sharing is a waste of all the experiences that led to that knowledge. Being a part of the Y allows me to share back my knowledge and experiences to help others.”
Vivian Enck

Robins Kaplan, LLP
“I grew up on the north side. I want to do what I can to support a vibrant community for all the youth in the area.”
Jerica Gillespie

Brooklyn Center STEAM School
Jason Lamontagne

Select Advantage Properties, LLC
Isreal Moses IV

Director of Integrated Care, Better Futures MN
“I am inspired by the opportunity to serve the youth here on the north side of Minneapolis.”
Zach Neumann

Northeast Bank
“I am inspired to serve this one-of-a-kind organization that is devoted to helping youth and teaching them life skills.”
Nancy Nyakeri

Ameriprise
Christopher Webley, Jr.

OTHER ACTIVE MEMBERS (Not pictured)
Natasha Vandecruise
Best Buy Co.