Ep 37: James Morton, President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Boston
In this episode of Catalysts for Change, we talk to James Morton, President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Boston. The CEO of the largest social services provider in Massachusetts, James advocates for all families in Boston and works to nurture the potential of every child and promote health and social responsibility.
The 13th president and CEO of the YMCA, James previously served at YMCAs in Springfield and Hartford, CT. As the president of the YMCA of Greater Hartford, Morton oversaw substantial growth in innovative programming and membership experience, while also leading a $15 million capital campaign. James is currently a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, serves on the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, and serves on the City of Boston’s My Brother’s Keeper Advisory Board.
We talk to James’ about his personal background and how it has influenced his work and journey, his work with the YMCA and working with Boston residents, the importance of the work of the YMCA during the COVID-19 pandemic, and more. While the pandemic forced many organizations to close, the YMCA of Greater Boston has worked to support their families during these challenging times.
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