Mel Tse

As the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Melvin Tse provides strategic leadership to the operations of 24 YMCA of Greater New York branches serving over 500,000 children, adults, and seniors through programs and services focused on empowering youth, improving health and strengthening community. Mel has devoted his career to strengthening the diverse and multicultural communities of New York City and as a lifelong resident, he understands the importance of responding to local community needs with an unwavering commitment to quality and excellence.

Mel began his Y career in 2002 as a Senior Program Director and has had the privilege of leading the organization in the roles of Associate Executive Director, Executive Director, Senior Executive Director, Vice President of Operations and Interim Chief Operating Officer. Throughout his Y career, he has been responsible for programming, board and staff development, fundraising, financial management, and capital development. Among his accomplishments, Mel provided leadership to the design and opening of the Coney Island YMCA, a new Aquatics center at the Prospect Park YMCA, and a new Early Childhood center for the Greenpoint YMCA.

Prior to the YMCA, Mel spent 10 years in various leadership positions with Hudson Guild, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, and the City of New York Parks and Recreation. Mel has a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from Hunter College and is a proud husband and father to three of his own Y kids.