CEO Allison D’Antonio on leadership, fundraising, and why the YMCA is more than just a gym.
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (May 2026) — From her early days as a camper to leading major growth today, Allison D’Antonio has spent nearly a decade working with the Saratoga YMCA. Her story reflects the power of community-driven work and how fundraising becomes meaningful when the mission behind it is one of trying to improve the lives of the people around you.
At the YMCA, impact stretches far beyond just “gym and swim.” From childcare and youth programs to evidence-based health initiatives like LiveStrong at the YMCA, the organization supports people at every stage of life. Families find connection, kids build confidence, and seniors maintain vital social ties in a space built around access, inclusion, and care.
At its core, this feature is about what happens when community is built intentionally. Through programs that introduce service early and create lifelong opportunities to stay involved, the YMCA continues to bring people together across the Capital Region. Community isn’t something you observe. It’s something you build every time you show up.
This episode is brought to you by Girls Inc. of the Greater Capital Region.
