Leadership York alumni are everywhere and they’re making a difference—from volunteering and serving on boards to receiving awards and recognition, our alumni continue to make us proud!
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Alumni Updates from Earlier This Year
July 2025 - June 2026
July 2025:
Reed Gunderson (LTP 15, MY 17): Recently named as one of the 2025/2026 Board of Directors for the Children's Home of York.
Natalie Williams (MY 18, NLA 23), Lindy Hitzel (AOB 23), & Tom Kaizer (LTP 18): Recently announced as new members of the 2025/2026 Executive Committe for the Children's Home of York.
Donna Roper (EC 13): Named as a 2025 Circle of Excellence Honoree by the Central Penn Business Journal.
Joe Stein (MY 25), Sean Kenny (LTP 05, NLA 09, MY 11 and 12), and Teresa Gregory (EC 10): Named to the Rotary Club of York Board of Directors.
Wilda Reahm-Alessi (LTP 09, MY 15): Named President of the Rotary Club of York.
Joy Martin (LTP 23): Named President of the Rotary Club of Red Lion/Dallastown Area.
Rebecca Shanaman (MY 18), Sarah Malinsky (LTP 20), & Katelyn Rohrbaugh (LTP 22): Named to the 2025 Women of Influence List by the Central Penn Business Journal.
August 2025:
Caitlin Steel (MY 22): Recently accepted a position with the County of York as the new Director of Finance for Human Services.
Deborah Best (AOB 23): Transitioned to a new role within United Way of York County as the Annual Giving Manager and was elected to the Board of Education for Keystone Christian Academy – York.
Zak Wolpert (MY 22): Recently finished his term as President of the Board of Directors for Bell Socialization Services.
Scott Thomassy (LTP 06): Announced as new President of Bell Socialization Services' Board of Directors.
September 2025:
Alexa Bejaran (LTP 23) and Chawna Griffith-Myers (NLA 25) were recently appointed to the Board of Directors at the YWCA York!
Matt Miller (LDS 10), Penn State alumnus, and elementary school teacher in Central York School District was named Pennsylvania's Distinguished Principal for 2025 by the Pennsylvania Principal's Association.
Megan Kreiser (EC 24) was appointed Secretary of the Board at Typical Life Corporation.
The following alumni were named to the Forty Under 40 List by the Central Penn Business Journal: Michael Andrews (LTP 23), Dan Boyle (LTP 19, MY 23, BOD 20-Current), Laura O'Grady (LTP 12, MY 22).
October 2025:
Joyce Santiago (MY 14, NLA 17, MY Mentor 24): Named new Vice Chair of Latinos Unidos of York.
Jenn Borden (LTP 25): Joined the Board of Directors for Communities in Schools of Pennsylvania.
Kellie Boysen (EC 12) and Taylor Hess (LTP 24): Joined the Board of Directors for Community Connections for Children.
November 2025:
TaTyana Abreu (LTP 24): Named one of the 2025 Changemakers, “The Illuminator.”
Jakyra Simpson (MY 24): Named one of the 2025 Changemakers, "The Catalyst".
Congratulations to the following alumni who ran for office:
Thomas Brant (former LY Board) – York Township Commissioner
Jamye Cappetta Shah (LTP 19) – West York School Director
Zachary Claghorn (LTP 23) – West York Borough Council
Samantha Hall (NLA 21) – Eastern York School Board
Andrew Herrold (EC 19, former LY Board) – Spring Garden Township Commissioner
Kelsey Hoke (LTP 21) – Jefferson Borough Mayor
Paul Minnich (LTP 98) – Judge of the Court of Common Pleas
Margie Orr (LDS 12) – York City School Director
Wendy Smith (LDS 07) – Southern York School Board
Sandie Walker (former LY Board) – City of York Mayor
Kristan Winand (FLY 99) – Central York School Board
Tania Zech (LTP 21) – County Coroner
Congratulations to the following alumni who were named to this year's 40 Under 40 List:
Michael Andrews (LTP 23)
Dan Boyle (LTP 19, MY 23, LY Board)
Laura O'Grady (LTP 12, MY 22)
December 2025:
Justin Tomevi (LTP 14, MY 20): Named incoming President of the York County Bar Association.
January 2026:
Sam Miller (EC 09) and Ashana Taylor (LTP 18) were recently named to the York County Economic Alliance Board of Directors.
Jenn Borden (LTP 25) recently joined the board of Communities in Schools Pennsylvania.
Catherine Roque (LTP 19, Current LY Board), former LY Board President, secured a racial equity grant through the York County Community Foundation. This funding will support six York County individuals in the Leadership Training Program over the next three years. Read more here!
Jenny Englerth (EC 05, NLA 06, AOY 23) was recognized in the Central Penn Business Journal's Power List for Health Care 2025.
The following alumni were recently announced as part of the 2026 York Federal Fellows cohort:
Ron Bunce (NLA 21, MY 23, AOB 24)
Averie Clark (MY 14)
Wilda Reahm (LTP 09, MY 15)
Terri Travers (EC 24)
February 2026:
Kellie Boysen (EC 12): Recently became a board member for DreamWrights Center for Community Arts and Community Connections for Children.
Joan Mummert (NLA 11, AOY 25, LY Board 16-19): Chosen as the 2026 ATHENA Award recipient!
Gina Spellman (LTP 25): Named as the 2026 Ignite Young Professional by the York County Economic Alliance.
Jody Keller (Mentor 11-16): Chosen as the 2026 White Rose Award recipient by the York County Economic Alliance.
Suzanne McConkey (LTP 89, AOY 12, Board President 94): Recently joined the WellSpan Health’s Board of Directors.
Pat Brubaker (EC 08) and Kelley Gibson (MY 16, NLA 19): Recently joined the WellSpan Health Central Region Board of Directors for 2026.
RAYAC recently announced the following Leadership York alumni in new board leadership roles and recognitions:
Allison Altman (LTP 25) - President
Paula Musselman (LTP 12) - Vice President
Brenda Drawbaugh (LTP 26) - Secretary
Amanda Lantz (LTP 26) - Board Member
Marie Arcuri (LTP 25) - Board Member
Jennifer Clemens (LTP 21) - Recipient of the Community Service Award
Tamra Peroni (LTP 17) - Recently sworn in as the District 6 Vice President for the Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS.
The York County Bar Foundation recently announced the following Leadership York alumni in new board leadership roles:
Andrew Herrold (EC 19, BOD 20-22) - Secretary
Erin Miller (LTP 03) - Treasurer
Erica Townes (LTP 20) - Director
Richard Konkel (LTP 07): Recently recognized at the York County Bar Association dinner for his Pro Bono service!
Melissa Stiles (LTP 11): Chief Growth Officer for Storage Asset Management has been appointment as the Pennsylvania Self Storage Association Board President.
Mindy Christian (MY 18, NLA 19): Joined the York Suburban Education Foundation board.
Erica Townes (LTP 20): Appointment to the Y Community Development Corporation Board of Directors.
Rasheeda Martin (EC 22): Received the 2025 Best in Tourism Award on Martin Luther King Day.
Huge Milestone for Longtime LY Supporter...
Tom Brant (Board Member 2010-2016) reached an incredible milestone of 200 blood donations at the WellSpan Apple Hill Blood Donor Center. That’s 200 pints, enough to potentially help up to 600 patients!
March 2026:
Rev. Aaron Anderson (MY 18): Received a Pennsylvania Senate citation, presented by Senator Dawn Keefer, in recognition of his outstanding leadership and service to our community.
Meredith Baker (LTP 26): Featured as the first "My Y Story", a new digital campaign celebrating the powerful impact the Y has had on individuals in our community.
David Chiaverini (MY 15): Recently became a board member of Bell Socialization Services.
Harvey Green (EC 23): Honored as part of City and State PA's 3rd Annual Black Trailblazers List! Honorees are recognized for advancing their communities with leadership and compassion.
Elle Hale (LTP 20): Recently appointed to the Spring Grove Borough Council and became Vice President of the Spring Grove Area Historical Preservation Society.
Tammy Miller (LTP 82, NLA 09): Windy Hill on the Campus Senior Center celebrated the dedication of the Tammy L. Miller Conference Room with a special ceremony honoring Tammy’s 18 years of service as Director.
April 2026:
Jenny Englerth (EC 05, NLA 06, AOY 23): Honored as the 2026 Dorrie Leader Advocacy Award recipient by the YWCA York.
Greg Dwyer (EC 25): Recently named as a board member for the York Literacy Institute.
Chad Paules (EC 20): Recognized as a 2026 PNC Market All-Star for his outstanding performance in 2025.
