BELLEFONTE — YMCA of Centre County has announced it has new leadership.
The Y’s board of directors appointed Scott Mitchell, who has been with the association for 19 years, as chief executive officer after the former CEO stepped down to pursue other opportunities. Mitchell served most recently as the chief operating officer, providing oversight to YMCA of Centre County’s four facilities, while also serving as executive director for the State College Branch.
Mitchell graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science and pursued a career in wellness and coaching before joining the YMCA team as a wellness director in 1998. He is passionate about educating and engaging the community in the Y’s mission and aspires to expand the positive impact the organization has on the community.
“At the Y, we’re all about strengthening the community. I’m eager to talk with people about what we do and offer opportunities for them to get them involved,” he said.
“The Y is a unique organization. We not only offer youth development and healthy living opportunities for all ages and abilities at our four branches in Centre County, but we are also committed to social responsibility — turning no one away due to financial limitations, providing weekend and summer meals for kids, and so much more to ensure that we are giving back and supporting our communities. That’s what the Y is all about, and I look forward to working with the Y board, staff and volunteers to continue and grow the great work we do in the community.”
For more information, contact Mitchell at smitchell@ymcaocc.org or (814) 237-7717.
