1. The Heart of the Y: Carlisa Choate

In this debut episode, host Lynne Boyer sits down withCarlisa Choate, Vice President of Youth Development and Achievement, to talk about her incredible journey from television journalism and education to becoming a leader at the YMCA.Carlisa shares her personal Y story, her passion for youthdevelopment, and the powerful moment she realized she had truly become part of the Y movement. Together, Lynne and Carlisa discuss the importance of creating safe spaces for youth, supporting families, building strong communityconnections, and the heart behind the work happening every day at the Y.You’ll also hear reflections on leadership, parenting,teamwork, the recent Early Education Center renovation, and what inspires Carlisa most about serving children, teens, families, and the community.Thank you for joining us for the launch of The Heart ofthe Y podcast. We’re excited to continue sharing the stories of the dedicated staff and leaders who make the YMCA of Greater Nashua such a special place.