YMCA of Greater Boston Announces New Promotions to Gail C. Klimas and Joseph J. Gaeta Jr.

EAST BOSTON & WINTHROP, Mass. – The YMCA of Greater Boston is pleased to announce two internal promotions to Gail C. Klimas of Winthrop, and Joseph J. Gaeta Jr. of East Boston

Klimas who served as the director of food service operations was recently promoted to director of operations food program manager for the YMCA of Greater Boston organization overall. Gaeta who served as the association wide director of teen programs will now hold the position of operations director for the East Boston branch.

“The YMCA of Greater Boston prides itself on attracting top talent to guide the organization in youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility—the Y’s areas of focus—and strengthening communities,” says Kelley Rice, spokesperson for the YMCA of Greater Boston. “It’s our goal to promote from within and we are excited to see Gail and Joey as they continue to thrive and apply their skillsets to positively impact the youth and surrounding neighborhoods in Boston.”

In her most recent position, Klimas balanced many duties and responsibilities and is most notable for the work she did overseeing the year round food programs and summer food service and building community partnerships and opportunities for expansion. Additionally, as the YUSA-Regional food facilitator, Klimas provided support as guidance to regional YMCA’s while hosting webinars, training, and meetings to work toward the national goal of eradicating childhood hunger.

A graduate of Springfield College and a long-time veteran of the YMCA, Klimas is excited to continue nurturing existing relationships with community partners and looks forward to new ones that will further strengthen the city related to the USDA and Nutrition Programs for the Y’s Early Childhood Education Centers, after school programs, and summer programs.

Serving the YMCA community has also always been a passion of Joseph J. Gaeta Jr., who has been a part of the East Boston Branch for ten years since graduating from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Gaeta began his work at the Y as the school age child care site director where he performed many duties such as creating and implementing the educational curriculum for ages five through thirteen. In 2010, Gaeta held the title of youth, teen and family program director where he oversaw operation of the teen fitness center, family programming, and assisted in fundraising efforts for youth scholarships to camp.

As the new operations director at the East Boston Branch, Gaeta is prepared to accept more responsibility, take on new roles and projects, and develop new programs and community outreach opportunities.

About the YMCA of Greater Boston

Founded in 1851 as America’s first Y, the YMCA of Greater Boston has strengthened the Greater Boston community through a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. As the community’s leading nonprofit, we are dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving our community’s health and well-being and providing opportunities to give back and support our neighbors. Each year the YMCA enables more than 100,000 youth, adults, and seniors to be healthy, confident, connected and secure.

The YMCA of Greater Boston is dedicated to improving the health of mind, body and spirit of individuals and families in our communities. The Y welcomes men and women, boys and girls of all incomes, faiths and cultures.

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