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GREATER KANSAS CITY

YMCA OF GREATER KANSAS CITY

Kirk Family YMCA

Our Staff

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.

Sara Mader

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.

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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.

Tiffany Sanders

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!"