Key Staff
Maureen Mizerak
Executive Director
Lake Anna YMCA
Email: maureenm@akronymca.org
Phone: 330-745-9622 ext. 1712
Experience: I have been with the YMCA 22 years working with both the Cleveland YMCA and the Akron Area YMCA; I worked eight years as the Executive Director of Conflict Resolution Center, Inc. [private, nonprofit community mediation center] I am a graduate of Miami University.
Amy Philips
Membership Director
Lake Anna YMCA
Email: amyp@akronymca.org
Phone:
330-745-9622 ext. 1708
With the Y Since:
September 2007
Experience:
I began my YMCA experience in 1997 at the Orrville YMCA as a lifeguard and swim instructor. After becoming a program member at the Green YMCA in the spring of 2007, I remembered why I enjoyed the YMCA so much. The YMCA provides a positive atmosphere with an emphasis on family. In September of 2007, I became the Membership Director here at the Lake Anna YMCA. I have truly enjoyed getting to know so many people within the community and hope to continue to do so.
Qualifications:
B.S. in Secondary Education (Social Studies) from the University of Akron
Personality Quirks:
I never put vegetables on my lunch sandwiches - unless Justine makes fun of me!
Katrina Newsome
Senior Program Director/Aquatics Director
Lake Anna YMCA
Email:katrinan@akronymca.org
Phone:
330-745-9622 x1707
With the Y Since: Started volunteering as a Child
Experience: I began volunteering with the YMCA as a child. I became an employee as a lifeguard at the Tiffin YMCA and the coordinator in 2001. I then went to the Findlay YMCA, as the Aquatics Director in 2003. I helped open the Lake YMCA in 2004 and recently came to the Lake Anna YMCA in 2007. At the YMCA, I enjoy meeting so many people and helping them reach life long goals.
Qualifications: YMCA Lifeguard Instructor, YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor, YMCA Water Fitness Instructor, CPR / First Aid / Oxygen Instructor, American Swim Coaches Association Certification and Certified Pool Operator
Hobbies & Interests:I enjoy outdoor activities
Justine Carlson
Fitness Director
Lake Anna YMCA
Email: justinec@akronymca.org
Phone:
330-745-9622
With the Y Since:
November 2007
Experience:
I have been a certified athletic trainer for 10 years and have been the A.T.C. at Manchester High School for the past 5 years. (Go Panthers!) I have taught many exercise classes, including: aerobics, spinning, yoga, toning and youth classes. Why I enjoy working at the YMCA: I am in a unique position where I can utilize my athletic training background. Athletic trainers are health care professionals who specialize in preventing, recognizing, managing and rehabilitating injuries that result from physical activity. I am happy to help members in the fitness room and also direct them to proper medical facilities, if needed. I enjoy the atmosphere and I think my co-workers are goofy… including myself.
Qualifications:
Certified athletic trainer. Other certifications include: ergonomic assessment, spinning, yoga fit and personal training.
Favorite Books & My Theme Song:
My favorite books are: Memoirs of a Geisha, The book Thief, To kill a Mocking Bird and The Red Tent.
Special Talents and Personality Quirks:
My special talents include: I can tape an ankle in my sleep. When I get bored I do cart wheels with one of my co- workers. This would fall in the goofy category, noted above. My personality quirk is: I always have candy in my office, I hide chocolate in my desk and on Sunday mornings I listen to Slovenian hour on the radio
Kevin Murphy
Business Manager
Lake Anna YMCA
Email: kevinm@akronymca.org
Phone: 330-745-9622 ext .1717
With the Y Since:
June 2001
Experience: I have been with the YMCA for 10 years working at several branches including Rotary Camp, Camp Y-Noah, Firestone Park, and East Akron YMCA. I love working at the YMCA because everyday I get to make a difference in the lives of our members and celebrate with them their accomplishments.
Hobbies & Interests:
I enjoy outdoor activities especially Kayaking and Boating. I love to be outside any chance that I get.
Personality Quirks:
I never wear a coat in the winter.
Kareem Smith
Sports Coordinator
Lake Anna YMCA
Email: kareems@akronymca.org
Phone: 330-745-9622 ext. 1711
Randy Booth
Property Manager
Email: randallb@akronymca.org
Phone: 330-745-9622 ext. 1715
Becky Lesher
Data Entry Clerk
Lake Anna YMCA
Email: beckyl@akronymca.org
Phone: 330-745-9622 ext. 1710
