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The talented, caring team at the Kirk Family YMCA is ready to connect you with our many programs and services that focus on Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility.
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Sara Mader, Executive Director
Hometown: Clarksville, Tennessee
Y Start Date: January 2023
Certifications: Masters in Sports Management Administration; ACE Personal Trainer; ACE Fitness Nutrition Certification: ACE Weight Management Certification
Hobbies: Camping, kayaking, quilting, reading and I'm a huge KC Current fan.
Favorite part of working at the Y: Getting to know the members and helping our community grow stronger and healthier.
Matt Cavlovich, Aquatics Director
Hometown: Raytown, Missouri
Y Start Date: August 1996
Certifications: Lifeguard and CPR Instructor
Hobbies: Watching the Chiefs play, movies, traveling and watching my son, Greyson, grow up.
Favorite part of working at the Y: I enjoy watching adults and children get excited when they learn to swim and seeing how the YMCA impacts peoples' lives for the better. The YMCA has always had a positive impact on my life.
Jahana Hamilton, Membership Director
Hometown: Springfield, Missouri
Y Start Date: June 2026
Certifications: Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology with a Minor in Health and Wellness from The University of Central Missouri
Hobbies: "Grabbing food with my friends at new restaurants, anything that has me outdoors in weather over 60 degrees, finding small businesses in Kansas City to support, watching tv with my dog!"
Favorite part of working at the Y: Being a part of someone's journey to develop them into the healthiest and happiest version of themself! The Y helped shape me at a very young age and I'm excited to give back and make an impact on the members that we get to engage with daily.
Tiffany Sanders, Healthy Living Director
Hometown: Omaha, NE
Y Start Date: 2021
Certifications: Bachelor's Degree Health and Human Performance-Bellevue University, Master's Degree Health and Wellness Coaching-Creighton University, Master's Degree Wellness and Health Promotion Management-Nebraska Methodist College, Lifestyle Medicine Certificate-Creighton University Group, Exercise Certification-ACE, Nutrition Specialist Certification-ACE & Personal Trainer Certification-ACE
Hobbies: "I enjoy volunteering, reading, watching my fav tv shows, and attending local community events like the farmer's market."
Favorite part of working at the Y: "My favorite is the members. Meeting so many people that come from different walks of life and getting to know each of them. It has been a fun experience!"
