Who We Are

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YWCA Mankato is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

Our diverse opportunities for families, girls, and women underscores our mission and is consistently adapting to the needs our community is facing.

YWCA Mankato is an affiliate of YWCA USA, a national organization at the forefront of the most pressing social movements for more than 160 years. As one of over 130 sister YWCA associations, our affiliation writes us into the history of one of the largest and oldest women’s rights organizations. As the sole YWCA serving southern Minnesota since its establishment in 1926, YWCA Mankato has been a steadfast force in the greater Mankato area.

Our Values


Integrity


Respect


Trust


Compassion


Inclusion

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Our Team

  • Ceceli Polzin Executive Director

    Ceceli Polzin

    Executive Director

  • Cindy Stock Operations Manager

    Cindy Stock

    Operations Manager

  • Kristina Spidahl

    Kristina Spidahl

    Program Manager

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is a diverse group of women leaders using their passion, insights, and connections in the community, to create real impact for YWCA Mankato.

2023 – 2024 Officers

Trisha Duncan
Outgoing Chair

Jessica Albers
Incoming Chair

Heather Von Bank
Secretary

Kim Hintz
Treasurer

Interest in joining our board?