YMCA Tauranga CEO Heads Home
September 1, 2011
“I am proud to say I know I am leaving the YMCA Tauranga in a much better position than when I joined it three and half years ago,” says Amy.
“With the fantastic support from the board of directors and a great team of people, we’ve been able to accomplish a great deal.”
Amy says despite having good memories in New Zealand, she finds herself wanting to go home.
I’m at a point where the draw of my American whanau is simply too strong to ignore and where I feel the best way forward for both myself and my daughter Blythe is to move back to the Washington DC area.”
Amy says the decision to move is one she hasn’t made lightly.
“Having my own child and having gone through a recent personal crisis, I’ve come to re-examine what family means to me and how much I want my family to be part of my daily life.”
During her time at YMCA Tauranga Amy has overseen the implementation of two new OSCAR programmes, a Mother’s and Preschoolers programme and the appointment of Mahe Drysdale as patron.
“While looking back is important as it provides evidence and understanding of where we came from, now is the time for the YMCA Tauranga to look forward.
“We have worked hard to establish a solid foundation for the Y in the future. Now we must find the right person to lead us there.”
Amy says the search for her successor will start on Thursday and she hopes for a smooth transition before her departure at the end of January next year.