LEADERSHIP TEAM

ANJALI MCCORMICK, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

I found fitness and community at the Summit YMCA in NJ as a young mother. The Y is also where my three children learned to swim and play soccer, attended summer camp, and competed in Y Travel basketball for many years.

My current role leverages my days at Harvard College and the NYU Stern School of Business, as well as my work experience in the private sector, and integrates my love of learning and commitment to serving members, staff, and the community in a positive and meaningful way.

The opportunity to connect purpose and passion, and to be a steward of the Y’s mission in the WWFY’s milestone 100th anniversary year, is a joy and privilege.

GLEN HALE, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

CHRISTINA SCHERWIN, CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER

Christina has been involved in the WWFY and community since moving to Westport in 2014. She leverages her background in competitive fitness, coaching and consulting to enhance WWFY’s program offerings and make a meaningful difference in our community.

Christina is a two-time Olympian in the javelin for her native Denmark in 2004 and 2008 and a finisher at the 2005 World Championships. In 2022, as a collegiate athlete she was elected to the NCAA Hall of Fame. She has served on the Danish Olympic Athlete Commission and the World Athletics Athlete Commission. While at the University of Oregon, Christina coached athletes to an NCAA Championship, US Olympic Trials, World Championships, and the London and Rio Olympics.

She enjoys playing tennis and working out at the Y. Her daughter Emilia is part of the YMCA competitive gymnastics team, and her son Luka enjoys playing basketball and tennis.

MELANIE BROCKWAY, VP OF COMMUNICATIONS & BRANDING

Melanie brings 20+ years of marketing experience to the WWFY, working on both brand and agency sides. She is thrilled to have joined the Y as VP of Communications and Branding, to work for an esteemed, local non-profit organization, and is eagerly using her marketing experience to make a positive impact.

You will often see Melanie with smile on her face as she walks around the Y, saying hello to toddlers and seniors and everyone in between. She remembers learning how to swim at the Y and is now watching her kids learn to swim too. Her daughter, Aria started gymnastics classes and is already in love with the program, her coach, and new friends! She lives in Norwalk with her husband and two children. Melanie has volunteered for a variety of local arts and cultural events in her community. She enjoys live music, photography, and swimming.

BRIAN KUZMIAK, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Brian grew up on Long Island where he was a member of the local YMCA. He always had a positive experience there, so when an opportunity presented itself to join the WWFY, he was definitely open to the possibility.

When Brian came to the WWFY for an interview, he was impressed by the facility and felt the energy and excitement as he watched some of the interactions that were taking place between staff and members. Brian was looking forward to being a part of this environment and serve his community. Since joining WWFY, he has enjoyed watching the children have fun in Adventure Gym or watching members compete at basketball.

JOSEPHINE ROJAS, AQUATICS DIRECTOR

JUDY KLEIN, DIRECTOR OF HEALTH & WELLNESS

Judy played four years of Division 1 Basketball and Tennis at Brooklyn College (B.C.) and, in her senior year, was named B.C.’s Female Athlete of the Year and Senior Scholar Athlete.  Judy’s M.S. and B.S. Degrees are both in Physical Education with specializations in Exercise Science and Secondary Education respectively.

After graduating college, Judy became a long-distance runner.  She has completed 29 marathons and has qualified for the Boston Marathon numerous times.  Judy is considered a New York City (NYC) Marathon “Lifer” because she has completed the NYC marathon 15 times.  Although she used to be quite competitive, these days Judy loves to race to meet new people from all over the world.  Judy runs for Fred’s Team, an organization of runners who raise money for cancer research for Memorial Sloan Cancer Center and has personally raised over $100,000 for the Aubrey Fund for Pediatric Cancer Research.

Judy’s passion is people!  She feels professionally and personally rewarded when she helps our members at the WWFY feel good about themselves.   Judy is especially passionate about our LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA and Parkinson’s’ Body and Mind Programs.  She also enjoys mentoring her employees.  For Judy, it is all about community.

ELLEN JOHNSTON, COMPETITIVE SWIMMING DIRECTOR

When Ellen was in high school, she joined the Fairfield YMCA Swim Team. Swimming helped define her as a person. She was the team’s representative for CT Swimming and coached the 8 & under swimmers. Ellen continued coaching at the Fairfield Y through high school.

In 1986, Ellen suffered a knee injury and was unable to coach. While doing physical therapy at the Fairfield Y pool, she was approached by a former teammate’s sibling who told her the WWFY Swim Team was looking for a coach. And a few months later she was on deck. Opportunities have come along, though Ellen has always felt there is more to accomplish with the Water Rats. With support, she has expanded her swimming beyond the pool deck and became a volunteer at the local and national level that has had an impact in the direction and governance in the sport of swimming. Ellen is proud to be associated with the WWFY Swim Team and appreciates all she has experienced.

EMILY REGAN, CAMP & RECREATION DIRECTOR

Emily is our new Camp and Recreation Director. She comes to us with 15 years of camp, youth sports, and school-aged children experience. Emily graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a double major in Sport Management & Youth and Community Recreation.

Emily brings her relevant experience to the WWFY. In her spare time she is an avid sports card collector, even starting up her own business buying, selling and trading sports cards at card shows and through social media. Being a hardcore sports fan, she is excited to bring new sports classes to the community. In her spare time Emily likes traveling and spending time with family.

KATHY GIGLIO, CHILDCARE & YOUTH SERVICES DIRECTOR

Kathy Giglio is our Childcare and Youth Services Director. She comes to us with over 15 years of experience in the private childcare sector, both in daycares working with children 3 months through 5 years and their families and in youth centers providing both academic and recreational programs for children 4 years through adulthood throughout the school year and summer camp. Kathy has a BA in Child Studies and Early Childhood Education and brings a wealth of knowledge with her on child and family relations, as well as program policies.

She comes from a Hispanic background and enjoys using her fluency in Spanish to help others. Along with leading our before and after-school care programs, she is also one of the faces behind our family events, Camp Hafaday, SpEd programming, and child-related staff trainings.

On her time off Kathy usually has a house full of children, including her three children, their friends, her niece, the dog, and various extended family members. Watching them clean up the house when all the guests leave brings her immense satisfaction, as does coffee with a lemon Danish, online shopping, and a good paperback novel. The WWFY quickly became a second home and she works excitedly each day to make a difference in the lives of the children, families, and members here.

BRIAN MARAZZI, DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP

Brian’s “Y story” started at the Valley YMCA in Ansonia, CT. in the early 1980’s. It was at this YMCA that he learned to swim, attended various camps, and held his first job as a summer camp counselor in 1994.  For the last 30 years he has been a part of the YMCA movement as an employee, and the last 21 years now in a professional capacity.  The YMCA communities he has had the opportunity to serve include Cheshire-Southington, Stamford, Norwalk, Hamden-North Haven, and the WWFY now for the last 10 years.

Brian is passionate about helping people improve their lives and serving the community. Being part of the WWFY has been a blessing in his life as he has had the privilege to work with many great people and create lasting relationships with many members and families.

Positively impacting so many lives on a daily basis is what drives Brian to continue as a YMCA professional and he looks forward to doing so for years to come.

MEGAN WILLETT, GYMNASTICS PROGRAM MANAGER

Megan truly enjoys being a part of the gymnastics program, as they’ve grown in size from downtown, to the temporary facility in Norwalk, to the permanent home here at the new building. She loves being a part of the WWFY because there’s a place here in our program for everyone. From those that just want to try gymnastics, to those at the highest level of our competition team. Megan loves seeing the smiling faces of the kids as they walk into the gym each day.