Mercedes Rippel

Mercedes Rippel is an experienced program director with over a decade of leadership at YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish, overseeing a variety of Economic Advancement programs and managing a significant budget. As YWCA Work$ Program Director, Rippel supervises a team of 8-12 staff members and provides essential support to the Regional Director and program managers. Prior roles including Program Manager II and BankWork$ Program Manager involved leading programs focused on career development, managing contracts, and ensuring effective communication between students and employers. Rippel's background in retail banking as a Retail Branch Manager at Banner Bank, along with extensive experience as a Senior Regional Training Officer at Frontier Bank, underscores a strong foundation in customer service, training, and business development. Educational credentials include studies at Highline College and a diploma from Kent Meridian High School.