FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT
Paula Simonds currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Family YMCA of the Desert, a position held since October 2019. Prior to this role, Paula Simonds was self-employed, providing nonprofit organization support from January 2018 to June 2019, focusing on Board of Director responsibilities, strategic planning, grants, fundraising, and community collaboration. Previous experience includes serving as the Executive Director for the Desert Cancer Foundation from May 2014 to September 2017, and as the Community Program Director at the Family YMCA of the Desert from April 2007 to May 2014. Paula Simonds holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language and Literature from California State University, Stanislaus, earned between 1984 and 1989.
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FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT
The Family YMCA of the Desert is the largest provider of licensed childcare in the Coachella Valley, in addition to offering opportunities in youth and family programming. The primary focus of the Y is to reinforce caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, while helping kids to develop social skills, confidence, leadership, and fitness. The Y is for Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.