Governance
Board Recruitment
February 2026: Currently recruiting for new volunteers to serve on the YMCA Board of Directors.
Click here to open the Board recruitment posting.
Board of Directors
The YMCA of Pictou County is governed by a volunteer board of directors.
- Chair – Marc Essiambre
- Vice Chair – Hana Nelson
- Past Chair – Peter Murray
- Secretary – Emily MacDougall
- Treasurer – Amanda Chambers
- Nancy Cheung
- Wayne Desmond
- Ken MacDonald
- Nick MacGregor
- Paras Parashar
- Ashley Richardson
- Meagan Ryan
- Jessica Veitch
Charitable Information
Charitable Registration Number: 119093011RR0001
Annual Reports
2024 Audited Finacial Statement
Audited Financial Statement 2021
Strategic Plan
The YMCA of Pictou County Strategic Plan 2022-2025.
Our refreshed strategic plan 2026-2029 will be posted in March 2026. Our new Strategic Pillars are:
- Welcoming & Belonging
- Community Awareness & Strong Foundations
- Charitable & Community Support