Bela Moté

Bela Moté is the current CEO at Carole Robertson Center for Learning. Bela has dedicated their career to helping others and improving communities.

Moté began their career as a Senior Program Officer at the McCormick Tribune Foundation. In this role, they were responsible for grantmaking and developing programs that served low-income communities. Bela then transitioned to a role as Director of Government & International Programs at Teaching Strategies, Inc., where they oversaw the development and implementation of educational programs in the U.S. and abroad.

In 2013, Moté became the Senior Vice President of Learning and Evaluation at the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago. In this role, they increased the organization's visibility and credibility by developing a portfolio of high-quality, evidence-based programs. Bela also managed the Learning & Evaluation and Government Affairs departments, guiding policy efforts alongside initiatives to elevate quality, evaluation and impact in six counties, 23 membership centers and 100 locations.

Most recently, Moté served as Vice President of Evidence-Based Youth Development Interventions and National Director of Character Development at the YMCA of the USA from 2016 to 2018. In this role, they were responsible for leading the development and implementation of national youth development initiatives that promoted character development and positive youth outcomes.

Moté has a deep commitment to helping others and improving communities. Bela has spent their career working to develop innovative programs that make a positive impact on the lives of those they serve.

Bela Moté has a Master's Degree in Education from the Erikson Institute and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of Illinois System.

Some individuals on their team include David Walker - Senior Director, Mental Health, Sonja Crum Knight - Chief Programs & Impact Officer, and Laura Hool - Director, Strategic Initiatives.