YMCA of Greater San Francisco appoints new VP of Marketing and Communications
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Danielle Jones dtjones@ymcasf.org
YMCA of Greater San Francisco Appoints
Kathryn Inglin VP of Marketing & Communications.
SAN FRANCISCO, October 15, 2024 - The YMCA of Greater San Francisco has appointed Kathryn Inglin as its new Vice President of Marketing & Communications. A fourth-generation San Franciscan, with 25 years of experience in marketing, communications and brand strategy, Inglin brings deep expertise and passion for creating healthier communities and broadening organizational impact.
Jamie Bruning-Miles, CEO of YMCA of Greater San Francisco, noted, "Kathryn's impressive and innovative approaches to connecting with diverse audiences will be instrumental to expanding YSF’s reach and deepening our impact to nurture healthier, vibrant communities, where anyone can ‘Be, Belong and Become.’ Together, Kathryn and her team will help build, communicate and demonstrate our brand promise of being a vital resource for wellness, inclusivity and personal growth in the Bay Area.”
An active member of the Bay Area business and philanthropic community, Inglin has dedicated her career to mission-driven organizations. She previously served for more than a decade in marketing roles at the Presidio Trust, where she played a major part in elevating the Presidio from a local park to a Bay Area community treasure and popular tourist destination. At the Presidio, Inglin directed marketing and communications efforts for the Presidio Tunnel Tops project, where she collaborated closely with Presidio Community YMCA, as well as the Y’s Chinatown, Bayview, Buchanan and Mission branches, and won national awards for her work.
“I am honored to assume this position with strong relationships in place and first-hand knowledge of the YMCA’s power to improve lives,” Inglin said. “Through personal experience, I understand the importance of a wellness ecosystem, one that is welcoming and supportive of everyone. I am honored and excited to join the YMCA of Greater San Francisco as we champion engagement and action to ensure everyone can be their authentic self, belong to something greater, and become the best version of themselves.”
A resident of San Francisco, Inglin also has served in leadership marketing roles for a global investment bank, and marketing agencies. She currently serves as the Marketing Chair on the Executive Board of SF Travel Association and has advocated for youth access and empowerment through her work with the San Francisco Symphony, San Francisco Unified School District, and the Salesian Boys’ and Girls’ Club.
About YMCA of Greater San Francisco:
The YMCA of Greater San Francisco provides opportunities and supports that empowers people and communities to learn, grow and thrive. With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y nurtures the potential of all community members, improves the San Francisco Bay Area's health and well-being, and provides opportunities to give back and support our neighbors. At the YMCA of Greater San Francisco, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side by side with our neighbors to ensure everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to improve their lives and their community. visit http://www.ymcasf.org/
###
Kathryn Bio:
Kathryn is an accomplished marketing and communications executive, and proud fourth-generation San Franciscan deeply rooted in the rich history and vibrant community of the Bay Area. With a steadfast commitment to enabling individuals and organizations to thrive rather than merely survive, she has dedicated her career to advancing mission-driven corporations, nonprofits and public entities. Her career spans the health, sustainability, arts and education sectors across the region. She believes in the power of telling authentic stories to elevate brand perceptions, inspire public action and allow ambitious organizations to reach their full potential. Positivity, inclusivity and collaboration are how she approaches work, living by her schoolteacher mother’s mantra, “give respect, get respect.”
After transforming the Presidio from a nascent local park, to visited and beloved by a diverse set of visitors from across SF, the Bay Area and globally, she is excited to lead marketing and communications for the YMCA of Greater San Francisco. There she will strive to enhance its brand awareness to iconic status, drive earnings to new heights and propel the organization’s mission of youth development, healthy living and social responsibility for a meaningful impact.
Kathryn is a mainstay in the broader Bay Area community as an active volunteer with the Salesian Boys’ and Girls’ Club, San Francisco Italian Heritage Parade, San Francisco Symphony and serves on the board of SF Travel. On the weekends you can find her enjoying live music, cooking an Italian-inspired meal or taking on one of the Bay Area’s beautiful trails with her family and pup, Leo.