Leadership Team
JANET KAFKAS
PRESIDENT & CEO
jkafkas@ymcaofsouthernmaine.org
207-874-1111, 302
Janet is a seasoned YMCA leader with more than 25 years of experience across the movement. Her career includes leadership roles with YMCA of the USA and with local YMCAs in New York City, Charlotte, Houston, and Chicago.
Most recently, Janet served as Senior Vice President of Service Delivery for YMCA of the USA, where she led work in organizational excellence, operations, leadership development, and strategy, supporting YMCAs across the country.
Janet’s connection to the YMCA of Southern Maine runs deep. She grew up in Gorham, and her family has been part of the Y for many years. As a child, she took swimming lessons at the Portland Branch. After helping YMCAs and communities nationwide grow and thrive, she is thrilled to return home to Maine and lead an organization that has been woven into her family’s life for generations.
MEAGHAN WOODSOME
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
mwoodsome@ymcaofsouthernmaine.org
207-874-1111, 340
Meaghan proudly joined the YMCA of Southern Maine in 2016. Before joining the Y, Meaghan held a number of leadership positions at both for-profit companies and non-profit organizations. She has managed three successful state-level political campaigns and led marketing and product development for a wellness-focused direct marketing company.
Meaghan has long been interested in holistic well-being and is a trained herbalist and former board member of several mental health organizations in Portland. When not at work, Meaghan loves exploring the outdoors with her husband Nate.
TYLER CARY
DISTRICT EXECUTIVE -
CASCO BAY & NORTHERN YORK COUNTY BRANCHES
tcary@ymcaofsouthernmaine.org
207-283-0100, 402
Tyler joined the YMCA of Southern Maine in May 2020. Previously, Tyler served as Donor Relations Officer at Pine Tree Society where he performed duties in major gifts fundraising, annual giving, special events and organizational strategy. Tyler’s approach to fundraising is rooted in relationship building and using impact to drive income. He is excited to be bringing this experience to the table with the team at the YMCA, and to use a collaborative approach to philanthropy toward funding the vision of the YMCA of Southern Maine.
Prior to Pine Tree Society, Tyler worked in both radio and television advertising in the Bangor and Portland markets. In these roles Tyler built sales experience and gained skills in copywriting, negotiation, and media relations. Tyler is a 2007 graduate of the University of Maine, where he majored in Mass Communication. He is a life-long Mainer, born and raised in South Portland.
Tyler’s favorite hobbies include almost anything in the great outdoors of Maine like hiking, running, biking, and exploring. He enjoys reading about history, fitness, cooking, live music, writing, and walking his dog on Willard Beach. Tyler lives in South Portland with his wife Danielle, lab/sighthound-mix pup Maizy and two cats, Lucy and Fiona.
