Page 42 Desert Charities News – www.desertcharities.com • www.dcnnews.com October/November/December 2026 www.ponzusushipalmsprings.com www.lovingallanimals.org www.lovingallanimals.org FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT NAMES STEPHEN MACALLER AS NEW CEO Family YMCA of The Desert Names Stephen Macaller as New CEO MacAller Brings More Than 20 Years of YMCA Leadership Experience to the Organization The Family YMCA of the Desert has named Stephen MacAller as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective September 8, 2026. Selected unanimously by the Y’s Board of Directors following a comprehensive and thoughtful search process in partnership with YMCA of the USA, MacAller will lead the organization into its next chapter of community impact. In his new role, MacAller will build on the strong foundation already in place, with a focus on strengthening community impact, operations, and program development. “Stephen brings more than 20 years of YMCA leadership experience and a demonstrated commitment to collaboration and strengthening the communities he serves,” said Patrick Klein, Chair of the Family YMCA of the Desert Board of Directors. “We are confident that his leadership will build on the strong foundation already in place and help lead the Family YMCA of the Desert into its next chapter of impact.” “I am thrilled to join the Family YMCA of the Desert team and the Coachella Valley Community” said Steve MacAller. “I grew up at the Y in Thousand Oaks, California, starting as a summer camper and swim team kid, becoming a camp counselor, and ultimately, Program Director. I have enjoyed working as a YMCA Executive in communities including Rochester, NY, Buffalo, NY, and most recently, Los Angeles, CA. The YMCA has impacted my life in so many positive ways and I’m thrilled to be able to give back.” continued on page 48
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