Governance

Board of Directors, Youth Programs, YWCA Minneapolis

YWCA Minneapolis is led by a board of directors who are responsible for setting the policy and direction for the organization.

In 2023 we added men to our board, following a YWCA USA decision to allow men to join its affiliates’ board of directors.

“While we understand the historic value of an all-women board, we recognize that if our mission is to eliminate racism and empower women and girls — and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all — adding passionate and committed allies to our efforts regardless of how they identify benefits our organization. Only together can we tackle systemic barriers to an inclusive society.”
— Shelley Carthen Watson, President & CEO