Who We Are
YWCA White Plains and Central Westchester is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
For almost 90 years, the YWCA has been making a difference in the lives of women, children and families in White Plains and Westchester by:
Being the largest provider of supportive housing for low-income women in New York State and the only provider in Westchester County
Cultivating girls to be tomorrow’s leaders
Preparing children for a bright future through one of the largest early education and youth services programs in the County; and
Putting better health and wellness within reach of all, including the developmentally disabled.
The YWCA is proud to be the oldest and largest women’s movement, providing services for women and their families in our community.
Our local programs and services have furthered the YWCA vision of peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all people since 1914. Over the past 108 years, programs have evolved and have included educational and employment classes for women, teen clubs, community dialogue groups to discuss race relations, child care centers, a youth resource center, and aquatics programming.
Our Team
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Tiffany S.W. Hamilton
CEO
Responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction to the organization.
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Jayliss Diaz
Chief of Staff
Oversees the daily operations and supports the CEO in strategic planning and implementation.
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Angelique Morelli
Chief Development Officer
Leads and oversees the organization's fundraising and development efforts.
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Henry Chapman
Chief Human Resource Officer
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Crissy Esposito
Chief Finance & Administration Officer
Program Directors
Our team is a diverse group of leaders using their passion, insights, and connections to create real impact for WPCW.
Directors by Department
Afterschool & Summer Camp
Luisa Villa
Youth Program Coordinator
Ext. 109
Kristin Pinkerton
Director, Camp Funkist & Afterschool
Ext. 110
Aquatics & Middies Swim Team
John Yearwood
Director, Competitive & Recreational Aquatics
Ext. 151
Billie Grier
Assistant Director, Aquatics
Ext. 152
Children’s Learning Center
Sara Frontera Senior
Director, Early Learning
Ext. 142
Court Supervised Visitation
Nasikah Moore
Director, Court Supervised Visitation
Ext. 128
Economic Empowerment
Diane Tukman
Director – Women’s Empowerment
(914) 428-1130 Ext. 444
Emendya Diaz
Economic Empowerment Director
Ext. 130
Facilities
Wanda Smith
Director, Building Operations
Ext. 108
Directors by Department
Gymnastics & Tumbelettes Gymnastics Team
Melissa Spoor
Director, Gymnastics
Ext. 200
Membership
Kristin Pinkerton
Executive Director, Membership, Health & Wellness
Ext. 110
Special Programs
Wanda Smith
Director, Special Programs & Inclusion
Ext. 108
Women’s Residence
Andrea Dogostiano
Director – Residence & Clinical Services
(914) 428-1130 Ext. 313
Girls Empowerment
Lesley Mazzotta
Youth Leadership Director
Ext. 107
Rhonda Brooks
Director, GEMS
Ext. 136
Westchester Center for Racial Equity
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors is a diverse group of leaders using their passion, insights, and connections in the community, to create real impact for WPCW.
Officers
Andrea Foote, President
Astara N. Crews, Vice President
Kimberly Demilia, Treasurer
Christina Altomare, Secretary
Board Members
Gina Accordino, Esq.
Keith Evans
Mary Herrnstadt, Esq.
Tina Newsome-Lee, Esq.
Elona Shape
Gloriana Waters
Ex-Officio
Tiffany S.W. Hamilton, CEO YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester
FAQs
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You can now register your children online for YWCA programs, such as childcare, aquatics, gymnastics, and more! Enjoy our convenient location at 515 North Street in White Plains, NY, just off I-287.
If you’re a current or past member, or if you have registered for programs in the past, but you haven’t set up your online account, select the option “I want to set up online access for my account” when prompted. You can use your online account to register for classes, programs, and events.
Please note: If you’re a current or participating member, and don’t have a preexisting email address on file, you will not have the ability to register online. Please reach out to us at (914) 949-6227 or frontdesk@ywcawpcw.org to input or update your email address so you can register.
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Contact us today for more information or to arrange for a tour. You can reach the Membership Office at (914) 949-6227.
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Yes. You may purchase a 1-Day Pass which includes the use of the pool, and/or classes.
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Yes. Please contact Wanda Smith at (914) 949-6227 ext. 108 for information on renting meeting space.