YMCA President & CEO Receives Leadership Award

Rhonda Anderson, President & CEO of The Community YMCA, was honored Saturday, April 25 with the Professional Achievement Award by the Central Jersey Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc.

The award was presented at the club’s 51st Annual Founders’ Day Luncheon at the Sheraton in Eatontown.

Anderson, of Shrewsbury, was appointed President and CEO of The Community YMCA in 2013. A leading nonprofit with a mission to serve all, regardless of age, income or background, the Y provides health and wellness membership, enriching childcare, summer camp experiences and counseling and social services to over 20,000 individuals in Monmouth County.

Prior to the Y, Anderson served as Chief Operating Officer of Cathedral International, a church based in Perth Amboy with three locations serving over 5,000 parishioners. She also held several management positions at Johnson & Johnson, Simon & Schuster and GTE (now Verizon).

About The Community YMCA
The Y is a leading nonprofit charity that strengthens communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Community YMCA serves more than 20,000 residents in greater Monmouth County through programs such as: preschool, before and after school care, health and wellness, leadership, arts enrichment, personal and family counseling and summer day camp. With a mission to serve all, more than $660,000 in reduced and free membership fees and programs is provided by the YCares financial assistance program to individuals and families in need. For more information, visit TheCommunityYMCA.org.