Towson Y Announces Two New Directors

From The Y in Central Maryland: The Y in Central Maryland is pleased to announce the addition of two new associates to the Orokawa Y in Towson. Kim Capone will serve as the Senior Swim Director and Jillian Pawlowski will serve as Senior Program Director. Both bring several years of Y experience to their new roles.

As Senior Swim Director, Capone will oversee programs and services including youth swim lessons, the center’s biggest swim program. In addition, she will supervise and manage the Orokawa Y’s swimming pools and swim associates.

Capone started her career at the Towson Y in 1991 as Swim Coach and Coordinator. She then spent 16 years with the Y in Hanover where she built a program for kids from local schools. For the last four years, Capone led the operations of the Y in Central Maryland’s Baltimore County Swim Centers in Randallstown and Dundalk.

Capone graduated from Springfield College with a B.S. in physical education. She resides in Hanover, PA.

As Senior Program Director at the Orokawa Y, Pawlowski will oversee all youth programs including sports, youth activities, summer camp and the “Stay & Play” program. Pawlowski has been with the Y for over eight years, most recently as the Sports Program Director at the Southtown Family Y in Buffalo, NY.

Pawlowski has a dual B.A. in recreation and leisure management and English literature from the State University of New York. She resides in Parkville.

Our Mission: The Y in Central Maryland is a charitable organization dedicated to developing the full potential of every individual through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Our Commitment: At the Y, we are committed to providing family-oriented, affordable, high quality programs. A cause driven organization with three areas of vital focus:

• For Youth Development: nurturing the potential of every child and teen
• For Healthy Living: improving our community’s health & well-being
• For Social Responsibility: giving back and providing support for our neighbors

The Y is a place for everyone. People of all races, ages, faiths, gender, abilities, backgrounds and incomes are welcome and financial assistance on a sliding scale is available to those who would otherwise be unable to participate.

Our Values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility

More information can be found at www.ymaryland.org.

Photos courtesy of the The Y in Central Maryland