WNJY - A Podcast for YMCA Professionals
by michael reisman
WNJY is a podcast service of New Jersey's YMCA Professional Network, YPN Chapter 17. The aim is to serve as a resource in YMCA Professional day-to-day operations, as well as professional development on a wide variety of topics relevant to YMCA staff. Hosts Michael Reisman from YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties, and Nya Noziere from Sussex County YMCA, lead discussions with leaders from within and outside the YMCA's community of leaders.
Episodes
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January 16, 2023 - REMLE 2022 (12/2) CEO Panel, Hosted by NJ State Alliance of YMCAs CEO Darrin Anderson, Sr.
The second episode featuring recorded content from the 2022 Regional Multicultural Learning Experience conference held December 2, at the Wayne YMCA. Darrin Anderson hosted a CEO panel discussion around such topics as diversifying leadership in the YMCA movement, advice around growing one's YMCA...
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December 9, 2022: Regional EMLE 2022 - Rodrigua Ross - Morning Keynote
In what we hope to be a multi-episode series, WNJY presents the morning Keynote speech of the 2022 Regional Emerging Multicultural Leadership Development Experience December 2 at the Wayne YMCA. Rodrigua Ross, Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas…
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November 10, 2022 WNJY - Khalilah Harrison (YUSA), Regional Emerging Multicultural Leadership Experience
In anticipation of the upcoming Regional Emerging Multicultural Leadership Experience (REMLE) happening on December 2nd at the Wayne YMCA in Wayne, New Jersey, we speak with Khalilah Harrison, Manager of Multicultural Leadership Development (MLD) with Y-USA and Liaison to the Regional EMLE Tour...
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June 14, 2022 - Happy PRIDE Month! Interview: Taylor Sprague
In this episode, WNJY celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride Month with Taylor Sprague. Taylor is a non-binary educator, advocate, and writer who strives to open hearts and minds by sharing their story and providing accessible training around transgender and non-binary inclusion. Taylor is a Senior Program...
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May 2, 2022 - LIVE Recording: The Jersey 4, Triumph Over Tragedy
YPN Chapter 17, Metro YMCA of the Oranges and the NJ State Alliance of YMCAs present a conversation with three of the Jersey 4. Nya Noziere from the Sussex Y hosts Danny Reyes, Jarmaine Grant and Rayshawn Brown who, on April 23, 1998, along with Keshon Moore, hopped in Moore’s van to drive down…
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March 17, 2022: Youth/Adolescent Mental Health
In this episode, Michael talks with LeeAnn Wagner, Vice President of Counseling and Social Services for YMCA of Greater Monmouth County about endemic mental health concerns in youth and teenagers. LeeAnn discusses trauma-informed care, her department’s professional trauma response team, and how…
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January, 2022: NJ DOH Updated COVID-19 Guidelines For Licensed Childcare
In this first episode of Season 2 of WNJY Michael interviews Dr. Meg Fisher about the January 6 updated NJ Dept. of Health Guidelines for Licensed Childcare, with post-interview analysis provided by Cindy Shields, Senior Director of Childcare Services for the Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and…
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Ep. 7 WNJY Podcast 6/9/21 Bringing The Members Back
In this episode, we talk with YPN Membership Peer Community Chair Tammy Yates, Director of Business Systems Administration for the Madison Area YMCA about coming out of COVID and bringing members back into the fold of the Y. Michael and Tammy discuss membership engagement and reinvention with…
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Ep. 6: May 21, 2021 - YPN Chapter 17 Update and Dr. Meg Fisher from the NJ DOH Office of the Commissioner
Michael interviews YPN Communication Chair Emily Michaels on current YPN Chapter 17 Events. Then Michael interviews Dr. Meg Fisher from the NJ Department of Health's Office of the Commissioner about the COVID-19 vaccines: facts, fiction, and why you need to get it.
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Ep. 5 WNJY Podcast 3 - 23 - 21 YPN Equity
Michael talks with NJ's YPN Equity Committee's Jackie Silva and Nya Noziere about the work of the committee, including the NJ Equity Fund, Leadership Learning Circles and mentorships. If you are interested in more information about these YPN efforts, including participating in mentorships, please...
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Ep. 4: WNJY Podcast Legacies in Leadership: Bruce Black - 3/11/21
Michael talks with Bruce Black, President and CEO of the Hunterdon County YMCA about his upcoming retirement. Bruce shares learning and leadership experiences from throughout his 39-year career serving YMCA communities.
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Ep. 3: WNJY Podcast- LeeAnn Wagner, Living In Crisis-Working Through Change- 10/22/20
Michael discusses behavioral/mental health for staff and members during the Coronavirus Pandemic with LeeAnn Wagner, LPC, LCADC, VP of Counseling and Social Services for the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County. Topics include supervisor empathy, employee self-care, and the changing needs of…
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Ep. 2 - WNJY Podcast - Pam Hearn, Fundraising during COVID - 9 - 17 - 20
Michael interviews Pam Hearn, Chief Development Officer for YMCA of Greater Monmouth County and Director of Membership & Education for North American YMCA Development Organization (NAYDO). Topic is development and fundraising amidst the pandemic: cultivating, pivoting, innovating, communicating…
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About this show
WNJY is a podcast service of New Jersey's YMCA Professional Network, YPN Chapter 17. The aim is to serve as a resource in YMCA Professional day-to-day operations, as well as professional development on a wide variety of topics relevant to YMCA staff. Hosts Michael Reisman from YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties, and Nya Noziere from Sussex County YMCA, lead discussions with leaders from within and outside the YMCA's community of leaders.
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