Michelle Abel elected new Chair of the Y's Board of Trustees

Newark YMCA Elects Michelle Abel as Board Chair.

Newark NJ – January 19, 2022: The YMCA of Newark and Vicinity is pleased to announce the election of Michelle Abel as Chair of its Board of Trustees.  Michelle has been an active volunteer for the Y for nearly 8 years,  most recently serving as the Board’s Vice President and Chair of the Annual Support Campaign.  Under her leadership the Y’s Annual Support Campaign raised funds to support housing for the homeless and scholarships for summer camps, swim lessons and healthy living programs.  Michelle has also served on the Board’s Executive Committee, Diversity/Inclusion Committee, Annual Leaders & Legends Event Committee, MLK, Jr. Memorial Breakfast Event Committee, and Strategic Planning Committee.

“I’m so excited for Michelle and the YMCA.  I have worked alongside Michelle for the past 8 years and in those years, she has done it all.   Michelle has chaired our annual campaigns, provided leadership to many of our special events, and championed many of our initiatives.” noted Newark Y President and CEO, Michael C. Bright.   “The Newark Y has always had great volunteer leaders, and Michelle just adds to that consistency.  I’m confident that with Michelle at the helm, we will continue to navigate these turbulent times of society, as well as make great achievements in serving the most vulnerable in our community.”

Michelle holds a B.A. in Business Administration from Montclair State University and is a 2018 Fellow of the Leadership Newark Public Policy Leadership Development Program. In 2012 Michelle Abel joined PNC Bank’s Community Development Banking Group as Vice President, Community Consultant covering the Northeast Territory. Michelle serves as the primary interface and key connector of bank resources with low-to-moderate income community needs. With 20 years of diverse experience in the banking industry, Michelle previously held positions with TD Bank, Wells Fargo and City National Bank.

A firm believer that "if you do the right thing, right things happen," and passionate about utilizing the talent, gifts, and privilege that she’s been afforded to serve others, Michelle enjoys travelling, mentoring youth, empowering women, and investing in the personal development of herself and others.        

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Since 1881, the Newark YMCA has served the needs of the communities of Bayonne, Belleville,  East Newark, Harrison, Irvington, Jersey City, Kearny, Newark, and Nutley through an array of programs and services. Our Mission is to be a resource for individuals, families, and the communities we serve to improve the quality of life through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.  We accomplish our mission through our areas of focus: Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility.

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