YW News
YWCA St. Paul Honors Martin Luther King Jr. Day
On January 20, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a champion for justice, equity, and civil rights. Let’s recommit
January 15, 2025
Chief Advancement Officer: Dr. Michelle Heyn
Dr. Michelle Heyn has been a dedicated member of the YWCA St. Paul Board of Directors for the past year and has served on our
December 12, 2024
CEO Ashley Booker Delivers Remarks at Tribute Event for Ruth Munson
Thank you to all who attended the Tribute to Ruth Munson event held at Caffe Biaggio on December 8. This solemn evening paid tribute
December 10, 2024
YW News
Neighborhood Leadership Program Finds a New Home at YW!
Nexus Community Partners and YWCA St. Paul are proud to announce a new home for the Neighborhood Leadership Program (NLP)! For nearly three decades, the
October 15, 2024
Get to know a YWCA St. Paul Leader: Patricia Ogbeide-Ihama, MHRM MBA CLSSGB CPPM
This new series of staff features starts with one of our senior leaders, Patricia Ogbeide-Ihama. In celebration of her recent promotion to Chief Human Resources
September 10, 2024
Cynthia J. Fraction
As Chief Operating Officer, Cynthia is spearheading the concept and development of our new social entrepreneurship program. She is also supporting in the development
August 12, 2024
Leadership
Celebrating Ashley Booker’s First Year as CEO!
Join YWCA St. Paul as we celebrate a remarkable year under the leadership of Ashley Booker, CEO! In just one year, Ashley has elevated the
August 2, 2024
Leadership
YWCA St. Paul CEO Featured in the Pioneer Press
in an article published by the Pioneer Press, YWCA St. Paul CEO Ashley Booker shared her vision for the future of the organization. Since joining
May 9, 2024
Leadership
A letter from Ashley Booker, YWCA St. Paul CEO
I am pleased to report that the YWCA St. Paul + Element transition has been completed, and we are so grateful for your patience, understanding,
May 8, 2024
YW News
Empowerment with Element Gym and YWCA
What started as a cold call to Element from YWCA St. Paul’s new Executive Director Ashley Booker, just weeks after joining the team, soon became
May 7, 2024