Tiffany Escott has been a driving force behind the Summit Area YMCA\u2019s mission\u2014building community, supporting families, and leading with heart. Now, she will bring that same dedication and vision to her new role as Executive Director of the organization\u2019s flagship building, the Summit YMCA.<\/p>\n
For nearly 23 years, Tiffany has served as an integral part of the Summit Area YMCA\u2019s leadership team\u2014first as the Youth and Camp Director and later as the Executive Director of the Berkeley Heights YMCA. Most recently, Tiffany led the expansion of the organization\u2019s community initiatives in her role as Mission Advancement Director. In this capacity, she received widespread praise for her success reestablishing the organization\u2019s annual Extra Special Prom for youth with special needs, invigorating beloved cultural events like Lunar New Year and Diwali, and launching initiatives to increase mental health training and awareness throughout the community.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe’re delighted that Tiffany will lead the Summit YMCA into its next chapter,\u201d said Anjali McCormick, Interim President and CEO of the Summit Area YMCA. \u201cHer knowledge of our organization, combined with decades of hands-on experience serving our members and staff, makes her an invaluable asset. Tiffany truly understands what makes the Y so special to this community.\u201d<\/p>\n
In her new role, Tiffany will continue much of her current mission-focused work while overseeing the day-to-day operations and long-term planning of the Summit YMCA. She will also lead a team of senior and program directors to deliver outstanding programs and services that foster the welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment that makes the Y the place it is.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is an honor to be chosen as the next leader of the Summit YMCA, which has been embedded in our community for nearly 140 years,\u201d said Tiffany. \u201cWhether you turn to us for our expertise in water safety, wellness, childcare, or sports and enrichment, we\u2019re proud to be a trusted partner in your growth, health, and happiness.\u201d<\/p>\n