EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Executive Director – smitchell@ymcanyc.org
 

Sandy Mitchell oversees all operations of the International YMCA Branch of the YMCA of Greater New York and its outreach and exchange programs with over 120 countries.

Sandy came to the YMCA in June 2008 following more than thirty years at the international headquarters of AFS Intercultural Programs, most recently as chief Intercultural education officer and corporate secretary.  AFS provides intercultural learning experiences worldwide, and under Sandy’s leadership, AFS grew into a leading intercultural education organization for youth and young adults.

Before joining the YMCA, Sandy also served as a consultant to the United Nations Division of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) and the United Nations Volunteer Programme (UNV) where she facilitated an international group of experts to examine methods for promoting participation, engagement and inclusion in national development initiatives.

Sandy holds a BA in Diplomacy and World Affairs from Occidental College and she began her international career as a teacher in Thailand with the US Peace Corps.