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Amy Hurwitz Gutschenritter has a life-long connection with Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA, beginning in the 1970s-1980s as a camper, LIT and staff member. Amy served on the Board of Trustees for sixteen years, including as Board Chair and co-chair of the successful Changing Lives: The Campaign For Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA.
Her daughter Libby and son Matthew have collectively spent nearly thirty summers at BCCYMCA, as campers, LITs, counselors, Ad Staff and BOC staff. Amy has over 25 years of experience as a senior executive in global financial institutions, including leadership positions in strategy, client management, operations, technology and marketing/communications.
Amy is a graduate of Tufts University and earned an MBA from Bentley University.
Matt Scholl joined Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA in June 2019. Previously, Matt was the Director of Programs & Manice Education Center Director, at Christodora Inc., where he led all aspects of Christodora’s award winning programs in New York City and in the Berkshires. He and his team engaged over 80 classrooms across 25-30 partner schools, and reached approximately 3,000 middle school and high school youth per year in outdoor and environmental education and leadership training. Matt has also lead experiential learning and outdoor programs for the Pressley Ridge School. A graduate of Westminster College, Matt is an avid fly-fisherman and active in his community, currently serving as the President of the Massachusetts Camping Association Board. Matt’s passion for the outdoors stemmed from being a Wilderness Education Association Certified Outdoor Leader. Matt and his wife Sara have three children who are excited to join the BCCYMCA family as Camp Becket, Chimney Corners, and Becket Day Camp campers.
Alysa joined BCCYMCA in 2010 as the Program Director for the Travel and Service Programs. She oversaw TSP for ten years before starting her new role as the Executive Director of Community Engagement and Inclusion.
Alysa grew up in the Berkshires and holds a bachelor’s in Experiential Education from Hobart and William Smith Colleges and an MSM in Organizational Leadership from Marlboro College. Her interests in alternative education have taken her around the globe from teaching English in Laos to volunteering in a Danish kindergarten. She has lived in South America, South East Asia, and Scandinavia and has worked in a wide range of educational institutions including public after-school programs, an independent news outlet, and a kayaking company where she led tours of coastal Maine. When not working, you can find Alysa cooking, making art, and exploring new places near and far.
Joanne Salus(she/her/hers) is the Human Resources Manager for Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA. She will serve as Diversity & Inclusion Advocate for summer programs. Prior to joining BCCYMCA, she was the human resources business leader for a multi-state non-profit human service organization that serves adults with disabilities. Joanne earned a masters degree in organizational development with a concentration in social justice education from the University of Massachusetts. She taught English as a second language in Japan for several years after graduating from Oberlin College in Ohio. Joanne’s passion for social justice and equity work is at the heart of her family and professional life. Joanne lives with her wife, Joanna, and their sons, Calvin and Treyvon.
Jodi joined Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA with over twenty years of experience in the accounting field. Her specific areas of interest are rooted in the human service and resort sectors stemming from prior experience with Berkshire Children & Families, the CYC, Jiminy Peak and Canyon Ranch.
She holds a bachelor of science in business administration with a concentration in accounting and a minor in finance from North Adams State College, now MCLA. Jodi has fond ties to the Becket area where she spent vacations with her family during her early years and is still amazed by the natural beauty found in the Berkshires.
Jodi lives in Pittsfield with her husband Bruce and has two grown daughters, Mikaela and Makenzi.
Kim Raftery joined BCCYMCA in 2010 as the Development Operations Specialist. With over 25 years of progressive non-profit operations and development experience, Kim is instrumental in the behind-the-scenes work of fundraising and community engagement. Kim has a Bachelor of Science degree from Westfield State College (now Westfield State University), double majoring in Mass Communications and Geography and Regional Planning. Her previous experience includes positions at her alma mater, Northern Berkshire Healthcare, and Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation. While at Northern Berkshire Healthcare, she coordinated the $12 million CARE Capital Campaign for North Adams Regional Hospital. An equestrienne, Kim also worked at several professional horse stables in the northeast early in her career. She is proud to be a fifth-generation Becket resident, living on family property with her husband.
Patty joined us as Payroll & Benefits Specialist in September 2022 following her seasonal employment as H.R. Support over the summer. Patty has 30+ years of experience in the benefits and human resources field working with non-profit organizations serving individuals with disabilities. She is a graduate of Holyoke Community College with an Associate of Science degree in Business Administration. She spends her free time enjoying the outdoors hiking, biking, kayaking, and snowshoeing with her husband Jim. She also enjoys yoga and yoga dance. Patty lives in Westfield MA with her husband Jim and Australian Bearded Dragon Oliver.
