Title: President & CEO
Workplace: YMCA of Delaware
Coming from leadership experience at Greater Boston YMCA, the YMCA of Delaware President and CEO Jarrett Royster has developed the non-profit’s five promises: make kids workforce and life ready, improve individual and community health, create equitable experiences, build family economic stability, and build bridges in the community. As one of the largest non-profits in the state, the YMCA of Delaware had a revenue stream of $39.9 million in 2021, and Royster aims to build that even more. Last year, the Y awarded $3.9 million in financial assistance to members. Th ere are also 2,000 teens in programs like the Youth in Government program, the Black Achievers program and the Leaders in Training program, teaching them how to lead.