YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee
Helen Boomsma is an experienced leader with a robust background in development and community relations. Currently serving as Executive Director at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center since May 2017 and holding the role of Vice President of Development and Community Relations at YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee since September 2014, Helen has demonstrated a commitment to organizational growth and community engagement. Prior experience includes serving as Senior Director of Development and Provost Liaison for University Advancement at Marquette University from August 2007 to September 2014 and as Director of Workforce Training and Development at the same institution from January 2000 to January 2007. Helen began a career in education as Director of the Lifelong Learning Institute at the Milwaukee School of Engineering from January 1995 to January 2000. Helen holds degrees in English from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and in Education with a focus on Higher Education from Alverno College.
YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee
The YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee is a powerful association of men, women and children of all ages and walks of life joined together by a shared vision to create a healthier, stronger, and safer Milwaukee where families of all incomes and backgrounds truly thrive. Our impact in Milwaukee is widespread, from teaching thousands of kids to swim each year to being one of the only safe spaces open seven-days-a-week in the neighborhoods we serve to helping to reduce the diabetes epidemic through proven, targeted programs. We also believe that lasting personal and social change happens in the places where our members live, work and play. That’s why in addition to our center-based programming, we are committed to being vocal advocates for healthy families and partnering with others to improve the greater good in Milwaukee beyond our four walls.