The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) has promoted Terri Edgar to senior vice president of branch operations. In her new role, Edgar will lead operations at eight branches and program centers in Chester County, seeking to ensure consistency, operational excellence and alignment to the needs of the community. Edgar's responsibilities also include stewardship of child care and early learning, before- and after-school enrichment programs and summer camp; she will aim to ensure a high operational standard across the association.

With branch locations stretching from Berwyn to Atglen, the YMCA serves a diverse community with a variety of needs. Top priorities for Edgar and her team will include evolving YMCA services to meet the needs of each branch's local community and developing an operational model that allows staff members the flexibility to deliver services on-location in each community. Edgar will also be tasked with aligning branch operations to the association's strategic plan.

Edgar has served at YMCAs across the region for more than 30 years, with the last 12 years at YGBW. She began her career teaching lifesaving skills as a lifeguard and swim instructor and served as the executive director of the West Chester Area YMCA and the regional vice president of operations before becoming the vice president of operations during the pandemic.

Edgar began taking swim lessons at the Y as a child, and she noted that the activity gave her more confidence and a sense of belonging. Belonging is a key part of the YMCA's mission to connect all people to their potential through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body. The Y's commitment to inclusivity is something that has inspired Edgar and motivated her to continue working for the organization.

In addition to her experience with branch operations and aquatics, Edgar has supported multiple employee resource groups (ERGs) to ensure that YMCA employees feel welcome and included.

Edgar earned a Bachelor of Arts in sociology from Ithaca College and is pursuing a master's degree in human resources management at West Chester University. She holds the Global Leader and Organizational Leader certifications from Y-USA and serves on the board of the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce.

To learn more about the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, visit http://www.ymcagbw.org.