Peabody YMCA Tabs New Branch Executive Director

PEABODY, MA — Cara Green is eager to use her more than two decades of experience working for the YMCA of Metro North to make a difference in the lives of Peabody residents as the new executive director of the Torigian Family YMCA.

An equity and mission leadership award recipient, Green previously served as operations director and brand co-director in Peabody for the past year after more than 20 years at the Merrimack Valley YMCA where she worked in child care, youth services, membership, and health and wellness programs.

"For the past 22 years, I have made my career at the YMCA and it is a privilege to take on this important role in the Peabody community," Green said. "The Y is more than a place to work out, we are a purpose and I look forward to expanding our mission and engaging more people in Peabody, Lynnfield, and the surrounding area with our healthy living and youth development activities."

Green's role will include adding more programs and services for families, enhancing senior opportunities and expanding the YMCA's offering of swim and water safety lessons.

"We are thrilled to welcome a seasoned YMCA professional like Cara to our Executive Leadership Team," said Kathleen Walsh, President and CEO of the YMCA of Metro North. "Cara's vast experience in every aspect of YMCA's mission will be a tremendous asset to our facility in Peabody as we continue to build back our services and offering to our membership and the community."

Cara succeeds Robert Lowell, who took on a new position as Senior Director of Community Impact for the YMCA of Metro North Association.

"It has been an absolute honor to serve the Peabody-Lynnfield community for the last four years alongside such amazing members and dedicated staff team," Lowell said. "I look forward to continuing to serve the Y Association across the region in my new role.

"I've known Cara for more than a decade. She is an accomplished leader and I am so excited to support Cara and her team in delivering excellent programming and services to our members."

(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)