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Darien YMCA Selects New CEO: Jennifer Gardner, Who Runs a Y in New Jersey

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The Darien YMCA has named Jennifer Gardner as its new chief executive officer, effective July 16. Selected by the Y’s Board of Directors after a six-month search, Gardner will succeed Pat Morrissey, who is retiring after 22 years with the Darien YMCA. — an announcement from the Darien YMCA

In her new role, Gardner will be responsible for carrying out a newly created strategic plan and raising awareness of and contributed support for the Y’s charitable mission. “During our search for a new CEO/executive director, we looked at candidates from throughout the country, but Jennifer stood out among a very capable and experienced pool of applicants,” said John Schrenker, president of the Darien YMCA Board. Gardner comes to the Y with over 10 years of leadership experience in the non-profit world, currently serving at the Sussex County YMCA in Hardyston, NJ.