Originally from Dallas, Christin King received her degree in strategic communications from UCO in Edmond. After working in fashion in New York City, then at a full-service advertising agency in Oklahoma City, King says about her current position: “My passion for marketing and strategy has never been as rewarding as it has been here at the YMCA. Here, the return on investment (ROI) is not measured by the bottom line but is more about the impact the organization has on families in the communities it serves. That is very rewarding to me.” In interacting with the families impacted by the YMCA’s programs, King hears every day about the difference the organization makes. One particularly powerful story came from a single mom who told King how the financial assistance she received for childcare saved her job and kept her family from being homeless. King adds, “I was even hired when 8 months preg- nant, and having our two daughters at quality, af- fordable child care at the YMCA means I can provide meaningfully to my family and our community.” Christin King Vice President of Communications In her position, Lacy Kendrick may not be on the frontline every day with Y members, but she works hard behind the scenes to make sure anyone who wants services from the YMCA gets them. “My team is tasked with seeking partnerships with individuals and businesses who are just as invested in the health and wellness of our community as we are,” said Kendrick. “Their generosity allows families the access to our services they may not have the ability to pay for otherwise. “From childcare to swim lessons to fitness programs, we are a place for all. I am excited to get up each day and go to work because of the two most important words of our mission statement: for all. We are a safe space for every single person in our community, regardless of gender, economic status, family structure, religion or physical abilities.” Kendrick is passionate about service to others, having observed her parents, who were heavily invested in their community, and now, along with her husband, working to instill that sense of purpose in her own two sons. Lacy Kendrick Vice President of Financial Development
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