SALISBURY, MD – April, 2021 – The YMCA of the Chesapeake announced the hiring of Kevin Lindsay as the organizations first-ever Director of Strategy and Alignment. In this new role, Lindsay will support staff and volunteers to work toward development of strategies that strengthen connections with diverse populations and align the Y to better reflect the communities it serves across the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia.
“I’m excited to welcome Kevin Lindsay to our team”, said Robbie Gill, YMCA of the Chesapeake CEO. “Kevin has a rich history of community impact and has been able to develop strong neighborhood relations through his work with the City of Salisbury, Goodwill Industries, and the Department of Juvenile Services and the Board of Education in Wicomico County and Ocean City. Bringing people and communities together has never been more important to our mission and to the health and well-being of our country, and Kevin is going to be a huge help as we work toward that goal. We can do more and will do more with his leadership.”
Lindsay is a graduate of Salisbury University and lives in Fruitland, MD with his wife, Leliya, and his two children, Keylianna and Xavier. In addition to his work within the community, he volunteers on numerous boards and regularly gives his time as a coach for youth sports across the Shore.
About the YMCA of the Chesapeake
The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits and the largest Human Service organization on the Eastern Shore; strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the Shore, Ys engage 40,000 members and their families, regardless of age, income or background, to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the Shore’s health and wellbeing, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. The YMCA of the Chesapeake operates facilities in Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Talbot, Queen Anne’s and Wicomico Counties in Maryland and on Chincoteague Island in Virginia.
