February 18, 2008
YMCA of Greater Providence welcomes new Executive Directors at local branches
Jeanine Achin of Rehoboth, MA has been named executive director of the Newman YMCA in Seekonk. Achin has 17 years experience working at the Attleboro YMCA where she was the associate executive director. A graduate of Springfield College with a BS in Health Recreation & Physical Education, she continues to participate in a variety of community service and health & wellness related activities. In her new role at the Newman Y, Achin will focus on utilizing the Y’s resources to encourage healthier living for all, and encourage a culture of caring that extends into the community. The Newman Y serves Seekonk, Rehoboth and East Providence residents.
Paula Reynolds-Jacobson of Westwood, MA was recently hired as the executive director of the East Side/Mt. Hope YMCA in Providence. Prior to her hiring at the East Side Y, Jacobson was the executive director of the Wang YMCA in Boston and held positions at YMCAs in Woburn and Boston over the past 14 years. Her career highlights successes at increasing member satisfaction and success, a focus that will continue to improve the programs and services offered through the East Side/Mt. Hope YMCA. As executive director, Jacobson’s emphasis will be for the branch to broaden its service capabilities within the community and connect with health seekers whose goals include living healthier lives.
Adrienne Stirrup, a resident of Attleboro, MA, has accepted the executive director position at the Cranston YMCA. She comes to the YMCA of Greater Providence with nine years of experience at the YMCA of Greater Boston, serving as executive director of the Dorchester YMCA for the past five years. In 2003, Stirrup received the YMCA Black Achiever Award and in 2004 received the Codman Square Neighborhood Hidden Heroes Award for Youth Outreach. Stirrup, a graduate of Boston University, will continue the Y’s legacy of activism and community involvement, increase collaborations with city and community partners, and continue to focus on youth, teen and family programming that will meet the area’s changing needs.