Please Welcome Emilio Sosa, our new Director of Branch Operations.
Emilio has been with the YMCA for the past 12 years, most recently serving as the Senior Executive Director for the Lakewood Family YMCA. There he oversaw the construction of a new 35,000 sq. ft. facility and was actively involved in a capital campaign, program innovation, membership growth and board development. Emilio graduated from Pacific Oaks College in Pasadena with a BA in Human Development and served as the Executive Director for Early Childhood Education for the YMCA of Greater Long Beach for 6 years. Additionally, he served on the board for the Greater Lakewood Chamber of Commerce, Long Beach City College Foundation, City of Lakewood Budget Advisory Committee and was the President of the Rotary Club in Lakewood.
In his new role as Director of Operations with the YMCA of Orange County, Emilio will work with our
branch leadership to strategically grow membership, increase quality and retention, develop new programs and increase community partnerships.
Emilio, his wife Laura and their two daughters Natalia (13) and Iliana (12) enjoy traveling, going to the
beach and hosting family and friend gatherings. Emilio recently stated, “I am excited to join the YMCA
of Orange County and help support and impact our staff, members, participants and communities while
adding to the strong positive culture we have here.”
Please welcome Emilio when you see him and feel free to stop by his office or send him and email to say “hi!”